March 15, 2018, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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what would you guys recommend for a 300 yd target bullet for me to reload for my Ar-15. I have a 16" 1 in 8 twist and a 20" 1 in 9 twist.
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March 15, 2018, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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I good target bullet is the 68/69 gr Match bullets and can be used in both your guns. My favorite was the Sierra 69 MK in my 1:9 twist.
For the 1:8 you could probably use a 75 gr for targets. Hornady, Sierra and Nosler all make excellent target bullets.
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March 15, 2018, 12:57 PM | #3 |
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Something 55-65gr and flat base.
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March 15, 2018, 03:28 PM | #4 |
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Agree with joed, 68-69 gr BTHP from Hornady, Nosler or Sierra, and their 75 or 77 gr BTHP. Both are excellent. For some reason the 68-69 gr bullet seems to like a lot of powders and easy to find a very accurate load.
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March 15, 2018, 07:54 PM | #5 |
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69gr SMK out of my 20” is incredibly accurate out to 700yds so far.
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March 16, 2018, 12:57 PM | #6 |
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This might give you some ideas. This is the ammo tested in their 5.56/223 Mann device.
The Mann devise is an highy modified systed issued to ammo suppliers to test their ammo for the Army.
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March 16, 2018, 07:06 PM | #7 |
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That was some help to me thanks
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March 17, 2018, 06:07 AM | #8 |
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You should try some factory rounds first to see what gr. bullets your barrel likes. I've been trying different rounds for mine. 55-69 all group about the same. It really likes 75gr hornady black bthp rounds. You don't want to buy a bunch of bullets to find out your gun doesn't like them much. Once you find a bullet gr. it likes then you can fine tune it.
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