good 223 ammo for target/precision

[lpmartineau]

Hi there,

I have a Remington 700 SPS Varmint and enjoying it so far!

I have been using cheap Winchester and Remington ammo (under $10 a box) but I can't group them very well.

A gentleman was at the range the other day and he had me try 5 of his home-loaded 223's and the grouping was much better.

I am in no position to reload my own (yet) so I am wondering what would be great ammunition that is commercially available that should do the trick for 100y and 200y? (and that won't break the bank too badly )

Thanks

Luc

 

[punkrockboy]

Quality factory ammo is quite expensive, handloading is the way to go!!

 

[Airborn_69]

Federal 69gr BTHP's are good but I've heard that BlackHills 77gr & Hornady's 75 grainers are pretty tight.

 

[manitou210]

Good fried just bought some 77gr Federal Gold Match .223 rem and claims they shoot better than the 69gr gold match, bought them at a small store outside Renfrew ON but I am not sure if the SPS is a 1/12 Twist these bullets will not be good, friends is a Rem police with 1/9 twist

 

[Airborn_69]

I've never seen the 77gr from federal yet, I may have to start looking around now that they're out.

 

[CyaN1de]

I don't know what the "L" means but Remington site says 1:12 twist for the .223

Model 700™ SPS™ Varmint Specifications
223 Remington 12"
223 Remington (L) 12"

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint_specs.asp

 

[Graybeard]

Wrt the Remington website, L = Left Hand.

 

[Airborn_69]

I don't know what the "L" means but Remington site says 1:12 twist for the .223

Model 700™ SPS™ Varmint Specifications
223 Remington 12"
223 Remington (L) 12"

http://www.remington.com/products/f...les/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint_specs.asp

1:12 twist don't do well with heavier bullets.

 

[jennis]

My 700P (223) LOVES rem/umc 55 fmc(j), it will shoot sub 1" all day long.....To confirm my story you may contact fellow CGN 'the judge'