Thread: 223 on deer

Does anyone have any experience with Sako ammo in .223? I’ve acquired a CZ527 in .223 and tried Hornady American Whitetail 60gr interlocks, Federal Fusion 62gr SP and Winchester 64gr SP.

None of the above group particularly well. Circa 1.5” at 100m. The rifle, while second hand, has had very few rounds through it.

I have it on good authority at the twist rate of the barrel is 1:9 although it’s possible it’s 1:12.

Any suggestions on ammo options to try?

I’m not in a position to reload for it at the moment unfortunately.

Cheers,

Andrew

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Originally Posted by Andrew46826

Does anyone have any experience with Sako ammo in .223? I’ve acquired a CZ527 in .223 and tried Hornady American Whitetail 60gr interlocks, Federal Fusion 62gr SP and Winchester 64gr SP.

None of the above group particularly well. Circa 1.5” at 100m. The rifle, while second hand, has had very few rounds through it.

I have it on good authority at the twist rate of the barrel is 1:9 although it’s possible it’s 1:12.

Any suggestions on ammo options to try?

I’m not in a position to reload for it at the moment unfortunately.

Cheers,

Andrew

I’m

Fiocchi 55gn soft points......yet to see a 223 that doesn't shoot them well

Originally Posted by Andrew46826

Does anyone have any experience with Sako ammo in .223? I’ve acquired a CZ527 in .223 and tried Hornady American Whitetail 60gr interlocks, Federal Fusion 62gr SP and Winchester 64gr SP.

None of the above group particularly well. Circa 1.5” at 100m. The rifle, while second hand, has had very few rounds through it.

I have it on good authority at the twist rate of the barrel is 1:9 although it’s possible it’s 1:12.

Any suggestions on ammo options to try?

I’m not in a position to reload for it at the moment unfortunately.

Cheers,

Andrew

I’m

I have found a number of those rifles in 223 that came out with action screws that were too long, binding in their locating hole - and not tightening the stock properly to the action

Check that your action screws are the correct length