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**Unclenick** · December 7, 2009, 03:16 PM

The 7" twist is for heavier target ammo. The only bullets that pop into mind as easily compatible with both the 7 and 9 and the slower of your two powders are the 77 grain Sierra MatchKings, but those are not economy bullets. Of course, if it's truly just plinking, overstabilizing something a bit light won't matter that much unless they go so fast they come apart from the excess spin. Perhaps the flat base 60 grain Hornady hollow point would be a good compromise?

December 7, 2009, 03:16 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	The 7" twist is for heavier target ammo. The only bullets that pop into mind as easily compatible with both the 7 and 9 and the slower of your two powders are the 77 grain Sierra MatchKings, but those are not economy bullets. Of course, if it's truly just plinking, overstabilizing something a bit light won't matter that much unless they go so fast they come apart from the excess spin. Perhaps the flat base 60 grain Hornady hollow point would be a good compromise? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle Last edited by Unclenick; December 7, 2009 at 06:24 PM.