i have a remington 700 sps .223 now i shoot winchester 45 grain jhp (jacketed hollow points) but i was thinking of reloading these rounds with 45 grain fmj but i can't find any dealers that sell 45 grain fmj. I was going to use the jhp just for hunting and the fmj for shooting at the range. your thoughts and suggestions plz!
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vagrantviking
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Any change in components will likely mean that you need to resight the rifle. Even if the bullet weight is the same.
yea but going from a 45 grain bullet to a 55 grain will change it enough that when i go hunting i'd have to sight it back into the 45grain and waste more ammo when i'm tryin to not spend so much in ammo. even if i could find 45 jhp i'd reload with them to save some $
45 gr is very light for a 223. It drifts in the wind more than a longer bullet, too.
As for shooting paper, a fmj bullet is not as accurate as a hunting bullet.
You did not mention what twist your rifle has, but you would probably get a more accurate rifle and better results for hunting and on paper by standardizing on something like a 60 gr HP bullet.
I only use 45 gr bullets in a Hornet.
As for shooting paper, a fmj bullet is not as accurate as a hunting bullet.
You did not mention what twist your rifle has, but you would probably get a more accurate rifle and better results for hunting and on paper by standardizing on something like a 60 gr HP bullet.
I only use 45 gr bullets in a Hornet.
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Also, changing between bullets won't change your zero THAT much, two or three shots on paper should be enough to adjust
Your point of impact will depend as much on the powder charge as the bullet weight. As you work up loads, you'll have to adjust your sights for each load because they will impact the target in different places. Your handloads may be faster or slower than the factory loads you're shooting, resulting in a different trajectory which will require a few clicks here or there.
You should read up on the basics of reloading (including the practice of working up loads). If you're going to reload, be prepared to shoot a lot. You may fire 20 or more rounds working up just one load. You picked a very inexpensive cartridge to reload and it's reasonable to expect big savings over factory ammo, but you will have to do some shooting to find the best loads for your gun.
thnx gps. yea this is why i chose the .223 i knew i could get away with cheaper rounds. i've researching more n more on the differnt bullets n that but for a 1:9 twist what is the best grain to use cause i heard that the heavier grain arent good for that rate of twist
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Ive got a Remmy 700 SPS Tactical in .223, 1 in 9 twist.
The most accurate load I have tested is 50gr Nosler BT pushed by 25.5gr of Benchmark.
I have also tested the PRIVI brand bullets in 50gr, they are a spire pont.They were a relatively accurate out fo my Remmy 700, about 3/4moa, and they worked really nice in my AR. They are relativley inexpensive (about $150/K if memory serves) and should work for a hunting bullet and are also very good at the range, they are also available in a FMJ in the same weight (if you still want to try that out). Contact Mystic Precision if you would like to give them a try.
You have already recieved some sound advice from other members here, I would reccomend you find a bullet you can live with both on and off the range, there is a bunch less dickin around that way. You will be constatnly re-zeroing your optics if you are switching from one kind of ammo to another.
Cheers!
The most accurate load I have tested is 50gr Nosler BT pushed by 25.5gr of Benchmark.
I have also tested the PRIVI brand bullets in 50gr, they are a spire pont.They were a relatively accurate out fo my Remmy 700, about 3/4moa, and they worked really nice in my AR. They are relativley inexpensive (about $150/K if memory serves) and should work for a hunting bullet and are also very good at the range, they are also available in a FMJ in the same weight (if you still want to try that out). Contact Mystic Precision if you would like to give them a try.
You have already recieved some sound advice from other members here, I would reccomend you find a bullet you can live with both on and off the range, there is a bunch less dickin around that way. You will be constatnly re-zeroing your optics if you are switching from one kind of ammo to another.
Cheers!
