Thread: .223 off the shelf ammo

Originally Posted by rewa

Who stocks that ?

(Buffalo River) Hunting and fishing used to. In 5 round blister packs so very handy. Haven't seen it lately but they do have some ADI loaded 55gr SP which are comparable but not "ballistic tip" or whatever.

Originally Posted by SiB

@Marty Henry

“If you run a supressor its best to take it off after say 65 grains to avoid a nasty surprise”

This is news to me - am now running 69gr Sierra in my 1:8 Tikka - can you explain the issue?

Thanks!

68-69gr will stabilise in most barrels, they seem to be the "sweet spot" for .223. 1:8 is fast, AR fast, you could easily go 74gr or higher.
I would do ALL testing without a supressor. As mentioned above, yaw and instability leading to baffle strike.

90gr in a 1:12.5