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Is my choice the most effective 223 bullet for longer range?
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<blockquote data-quote="quigley257" data-source="post: 3059732" data-attributes="member: 84442"><p>I guess it would come down to what you have available for bullets. Keep in mind that a monolithic will require a faster twist rate than a cup and core bullet of the same weight due to its length. I love shooting the heavy bullets in 223. I have a 1/7 twist 223 bolt gun that will easily handle the high BC 80 through 90 grain 22 cal bullets that are available. It also shoots the lighter bullets very well. The only issues I have had with the 7 twist is with the very thin jacketed Hornady SPSX bullets coming apart due to rotational stress at over 340,000 rpm. If you want to stretch out your 223, get a faster twist barrel and also have it throated for the longer bullets to maximize powder capacity. My 1/7 twist bolt gun is throated to seat the 88gr ELD-Ms with the base of the bullet right at the shoulder/neck junction. Good luck with whatever you decide to try!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="quigley257, post: 3059732, member: 84442"] I guess it would come down to what you have available for bullets. Keep in mind that a monolithic will require a faster twist rate than a cup and core bullet of the same weight due to its length. I love shooting the heavy bullets in 223. I have a 1/7 twist 223 bolt gun that will easily handle the high BC 80 through 90 grain 22 cal bullets that are available. It also shoots the lighter bullets very well. The only issues I have had with the 7 twist is with the very thin jacketed Hornady SPSX bullets coming apart due to rotational stress at over 340,000 rpm. If you want to stretch out your 223, get a faster twist barrel and also have it throated for the longer bullets to maximize powder capacity. My 1/7 twist bolt gun is throated to seat the 88gr ELD-Ms with the base of the bullet right at the shoulder/neck junction. Good luck with whatever you decide to try! [/QUOTE]
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