500 yard load for 223 rem 1 in 9 twist

[Varmint Hunter]

This post is a Super Zombie post, 20yrs old.LOL

 

[Ckleeves]

This post is a Super Zombie post, 20yrs old.LOL

I believe we have a new record? Previous to this I think around 14 years old was the record. Can we get a mod to verify this as the oldest resurrection?

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

This post is a Super Zombie post, 20yrs old.LOL

If someone wants info on shooting up to 500 yrs on the .223/5.56 cartridge they should start a new post. The .223 with 65 gr SGK is our go to for Yotes , PD to 400 yds +++ and buck the wind. 1:8 Twist 20" .
ZMax 50 gr are devastating on pd & chucks with the right load.
I am sure some members will chime in since we traded away several K 50gr ZMax.

 

[BW64]

70RDF with 24.5 Varget = 2910 FPS @ .010 off lands. 9.4 moa drop @ 500 no pressure even in 100 degree Az heat

 

[Timeout]

I believe we have a new record? Previous to this I think around 14 years old was the record. Can we get a mod to verify this as the oldest resurrection?

Last seen the same day he joined and posted. That may be a record also?

 

[Grey Goast]

what is the twist rate on your ar.

Im the real grey goast you are hacking my acount.

 

[Grey Goast]

this is the real grey goast the fourm told me my account my have been hacked to change my pass word now I will. january 23, 2023

 

[Zen Archery]

69gr Sierra's served me well out to 700 on steel. 20", 1:8 TR barrel.

 

[birddog 68]

Tommy,
The 223 will easily make varmint kills out to 500yds. Your best bet would be to find the most accurate bullet regardless of weight and shoot for the record on a windless day. If that bullet is a 69-75gr bullet than you may have the best of both worlds.
This past groundhog season, I shot a few small groundhog pups @ 400yds with a .221 and a Nosler 40gr B-Tip. Naturally, I only use this set-up when the wind is down. When I had this rifle built, I figured that it would only be good out to 250yds or so. However it easily groups .5" @ 100yds and about 3" @ 400yds when there is little wind. I only have a Leupold 3X9 Compact scope on this rig and that is plenty for 400yd shots. Although, I did have Premier Reticle put 3 tiny aiming dots on the verticle crosshair.
For your first shot at getting into the 500yd Club, pick your days. Good luck.
VH

So @Varmint Hunter do you still have the 221 after all these years?

 

[Varmint Hunter]

So @Varmint Hunter do you still have the 221 after all these years?

I still own and shoot the same rifle today. However, when I rebarreled the rifle, I had it chambered in .223. I use Lapua .223 brass and moved to a slightly heavier bullet (50gr V-Max).
This rifle was always a companion to my long(er) range heavy gun in 22-243AI.

 

[sdakotaguy]

Perhaps some threads shouldn't die What's your preferred bullet in a 1 in 9 twist 223 these days?

 

[Turkeytider]

Considering the popularity of the .223, it`s an oldie but a goodie! 69 SMK has got to be one of the best .223 bullets ever made. Anyone with 7-9 twist gun should try them. For those who shoot factories, ADI makes one that shoots great in my 7 twist Savage Model 12 LRPV at 500 yards.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Perhaps some threads shouldn't die What's your preferred bullet in a 1 in 9 twist 223 these days?

I've been shooting the 77HPBT and 77TMK in my brother's Savage BVSS with good results @ 400yds. The rifle is supposed to have a 9 twist, but after repeated checks of the twist, I come up with an 8.5 twist.