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  1. 21-03-2022, 10:12 AM #1
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    I have got a M7 in 1:9 twist and it loves the Hornady 55 SP which is handy as I have got heaps. I am looking at getting another 223 and the Tikka T3x is the current favourite, @Nathan F love your one mate How are these with the 55 grain in the faster twist? Anyone using this combo?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shamus_ View Post
    I have got a M7 in 1:9 twist and it loves the Hornady 55 SP which is handy as I have got heaps. I am looking at getting another 223 and the Tikka T3x is the current favourite, @Nathan F love your one mate How are these with the 55 grain in the faster twist? Anyone using this combo?
    I got mine specifically for deer Shamus . Im working on 69gn and 77gn loads at the moment. I do have some 50 and 60g projectiles for stuff around the house but wont be fussy with that. Will prob just load to half of book max and get on with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shamus_ View Post
    I have got a M7 in 1:9 twist and it loves the Hornady 55 SP which is handy as I have got heaps. I am looking at getting another 223 and the Tikka T3x is the current favourite, @Nathan F love your one mate How are these with the 55 grain in the faster twist? Anyone using this combo?
    It could be just my shooting but mine didn't like the 50gr or anything 55gr, I managed to pick up a box of 60 gr hornady white tail which went pretty good.

    I have been looking for factory heavier pills but can't seem to get onto them. I might try a trip to Dunedin to check out what they have in the heavier pills in factory loads
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag View Post
    It could be just my shooting but mine didn't like the 50gr or anything 55gr, I managed to pick up a box of 60 gr hornady white tail which went pretty good.

    I have been looking for factory heavier pills but can't seem to get onto them. I might try a trip to Dunedin to check out what they have in the heavier pills in factory loads
    PPU do a 69gr BTHP, might be worth a try.
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    Quote Originally Posted by viper View Post
    PPU do a 69gr BTHP, might be worth a try.
    Ok thanks @viper I will look out for some
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