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I tries the 53gr. Hornadys in my 14" twist 223; groups ran 1 1/2" to 2". Emailed Hornady; their response was "...needs 12" twist."
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I tries the 53gr. Hornadys in my 14" twist 223; groups ran 1 1/2" to 2". Emailed Hornady; their response was "...needs 12" twist." Ouch bummer.....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Did you hold into the wind?
It makes a huge difference in group size...
- Greg
Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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I tried to, maybe I'll do better next time..... Remember this rifle and load are still under the development stage.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I tries the 53gr. Hornadys in my 14" twist 223; groups ran 1 1/2" to 2". Emailed Hornady; their response was "...needs 12" twist." What are you shooting that has a 14 twist?
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Somehow I have missplaced the load suggestions you all have given in the past for loads using the high B.C. Hornady 53 grain V-Max bullets. I am new to these bullets myself. Its the winter "reloading" season here in SW Montana and I have a 223 Varminter that I think NEEDS to shoot this bullet. My Rifle (Remington 700 SPS-V) has a 26" barrel and a Leupold 6.5x20 variable scope on it. I picked this Rifle up a while back and it has only shot Berger 50 grainers to date. These Bergers are accurate bullets, but are PRICEY, and the Hornady has a higher B.C (.290). And I think the Prairie Dogs and Ground Squirrels should really plop when hit with these V-Max bullets - even when these Varmints are "way out there". Any load suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy 24-24.5grs Benchmark should work really well for ya, I use 24grs BM with 55VMAXs.
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