Looking to develop a groundhog load for my 8 twist AR (5.56 NATO). I've broken it in with 77 gr match ammo, and like the concept of heavier bullets, but don't want crawl-offs. Any recommendations for a heavier frangible for this duty? Any suggestions for over 60 gr bullets, even HP match bullets that will 'splode inside a PA whistle pig?
I was getting under half inch 5 shot groups with the 60 grain VMAX and Benchmark from a stock Ruger MPR. My current MPR shoots almost that well with Nosler's factory 60 grain Ballistic Tip load. IMHO those beat any of the heavier bullets constructed for target use or hunting game.
I would also consider the 53 grain VMAX or the 55 grain TNT ... I have pushed the TNTs hard out of my Ruger's 1-8" twist w/o any bullet failures.
Tom
