target bullet

rebs · March 15, 2018, 11:44 AM

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.

joed · March 15, 2018, 11:54 AM

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.

Nathan · March 15, 2018, 12:57 PM

Something 55-65gr and flat base.

Berger 55 gr FB

NWPilgrim · March 15, 2018, 03:28 PM

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.

Zen Archery · March 15, 2018, 07:54 PM

69gr SMK out of my 20” is incredibly accurate out to 700yds so far.

kraigwy · March 16, 2018, 12:57 PM

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.

BWM · March 16, 2018, 07:06 PM

That was some help to me thanks

G.barnes · March 17, 2018, 06:07 AM

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.

March 15, 2018, 11:44 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	target bullet 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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joed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2014 Posts: 442	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. __________________ The 6 gun was once as common as the cellphone is today, and just as annoying when it went off in the theater. Last edited by joed; March 15, 2018 at 09:12 PM.

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Zen Archery Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2005 Posts: 274	69gr SMK out of my 20” is incredibly accurate out to 700yds so far. __________________ Video Hunting Library

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kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	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. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

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BWM Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2013 Location: SW IN Posts: 438	That was some help to me thanks __________________ Man that likes guns. Navy. USS Ponchatoula AO 148 USS Vesuvius AE 15

March 15, 2018, 12:57 PM	#3
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,328	Something 55-65gr and flat base. Berger 55 gr FB

March 15, 2018, 03:28 PM	#4
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	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.

March 17, 2018, 06:07 AM	#8
G.barnes Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2011 Posts: 182	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.