Will a 1 in 8 twist 223 rifle handle varmit bullets?

Jay

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I'd like to know what your personal experience with varmit bullets has been with the tighter twist rifles.

I plan on using Sierra 55 grain blitzking bullets in a Tikka rifle. (handloads)

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I had a 1:7 made for a .222, and accuracy was no problem with light bullets, in fact it pretty much debunked the idea that you could over spin a bullet, as far as I was concerned. I made a pest of myself at the range cutting the chains which held the steel plates - one side of a link at a time - on demand - in calm condition - with Sierra 52 gr HPBTM. (They were my chains)

You may encounter a problem if you choose to use fast expanding bullets like SX's or Blitz's. I loaded up some 50 gr SX's, and although most did, occasionally one would not make it to the target. I must of been right near the limits of what those bullets could take and still maintain their intergrity. The phenomenon, as I recall, did not occur with 55 gr. bullets.
 
yes I agree You should get away with 40s to 55s however my gun with 1:8 likes the SMKs 53 gr FBs the best, I assume you will be using BTs however.
Look at the nosler bullets there a good bet for varminting.
 
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