Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Tentman

Only about 59mm, maybe a tad more with the factory "box". I'm thinking of making a mod to mine - cutting the mag box rear block out and replacing it with a shorter one - as there is plenty of room. However the shortish throat and barrel all conspire to make it a journey of marginal gains . . .

TM,
You hit the key points, big time.
Thanks!


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Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

Would they go alright in a 22-250 (Tikka)?
I read somewhere the twist rate in the 250 was different to a 223.

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

Originally Posted by Tahr

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

Can buy 1:8 22-250 Tikkas in the states surprised they haved come here yet.

Originally Posted by gerald.

What speed and charge can I expect 77tmk 2206h 20" bbl??? Please?

I get 2880fps from a 18" 2206H

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Thanks for that great info..

Originally Posted by Stocky

Can buy 1:8 22-250 Tikkas in the states surprised they haved come here yet.

When has Beretta cared about NZ hunters.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Not sure what you are referring to by "they" but yes, 22.250 are almost exclusively 1:14 twist which limits them to lighter bullets like the 55grn and some 60grn. Whereas it is usual for the .223 to have a faster twist (1:12 through to 1:8) which can stabilise heavier bullets - with the 1:8 through to 80 grn).

I started reading where you had the photo of the stag shot with the 60 grn Hammer, which is the projectile I was referring to.
Read a bit further back, and now see I was less than clear…

Thx

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

I started reading where you had the photo of the stag shot with the 60 grn Hammer, which is the projectile I was referring to.
Read a bit further back, and now see I was less than clear…

Thx

@Lauries Hut 9 twist or faster.
https://hammerbullets.com/product/22...hammer-hunter/

Originally Posted by Tahr

@Lauries Hut 9 twist or faster.
https://hammerbullets.com/product/22...hammer-hunter/

I just checked and you’re right. Seems the Tikka is 1:14, so presumably too slow.
Will get a sample pack and try anyway unless anyone has tried already without success, or can definitively say they won’t shoot?

Originally Posted by Lauries Hut

I just checked and you’re right. Seems the Tikka is 1:14, so presumably too slow.
Will get a sample pack and try anyway unless anyone has tried already without success, or can definitively say they won’t shoot?

Have a look at the 52 grn Hammers. They are good and might stabilise although 1/10 is recommended. The 44 grn is recommended for 1/14. You will be shocked when you see the price.

Makes the 77gn TMKs look cheap

Originally Posted by Tahr

Have a look at the 52 grn Hammers. They are good and might stabilise although 1/10 is recommended. The 44 grn is recommended for 1/14. You will be shocked when you see the price.

Yes but customer service is high.

“Quote” @doinit
“Perhaps I could put up a story myself of old and new where just one bullet weight does it all eh.”


Go on Old Timer,(capitals for respect), spin us a good old West Coast yarn. Take us back to the days of swannies, Buller boots, black jacky hoes, green river knives, railway tarps, and Norse wear socks.
Cheers MG

Originally Posted by Muttonguts

“Quote” @doinit
“Perhaps I could put up a story myself of old and new where just one bullet weight does it all eh.”


Go on Old Timer,(capitals for respect), spin us a good old West Coast yarn. Take us back to the days of swannies, Buller boots, black jacky hoes, green river knives, railway tarps, and Norse wear socks.
Cheers MG

You dont have to be on the West Coast to "spin" a yarn. That gear was de rigeur in times of yore. Spending time at the Mangaweka pub in undies , Jackie Howe and Bullers after walking across the Ruahines and not seeing anyone for 2 weeks.

Originally Posted by TeRei

You dont have to be on the West Coast to "spin" a yarn. That gear was de rigeur in times of yore. Spending time at the Mangaweka pub in undies , Jackie Howe and Bullers after walking across the Ruahines and not seeing anyone for 2 weeks.

You had undies!? For some, undies, we’re a luxury. So were socks
As a young fella in the late sixties I once followed govt gun up a steep ridge in his bullers without any socks, and his wedding tackle swinging freely out the leg of his shorts. Never been more happy to get to the tops
Cheers MG