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AR-15 (.223)
« on: November 17, 2014, 11:34:46 AM »
Looking for some feedback here. I just bought a Ruger SR556VT (.223) AR-15. The barrel as a 1:8 Twist. I'm curious what grain bullet most of you shooters are using for target shooting, as well at predator hunting. Again, any advice would be much appreciate.

Thanks again!  :tup: 

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2014, 11:51:27 AM »
It has a 20" barrel

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2014, 12:38:19 PM »
I like 77gr BergerOTM

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2014, 02:33:35 PM »
Are you still shooting good groups at 300 yards with 77 grain?

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2014, 04:36:25 PM »
yeah, it does ok

this particular rifle was built to handle 77 grain pills.

Would like to run MK262s out of it, but even with a Wylde chamber, they are a bit too hot.

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2014, 04:40:58 PM »
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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2014, 06:02:06 PM »
Hey with a 1/8 twist don't be afraid to try Fioochi Extrema hunting 50 grain Vmax,they come in 200 round cans for really reasonable.They shoot excellent in my AR with a 1/8 twist Jp enterprises barrell.1/2 in groups at 200 meters.They come in 50 count boxes as well.I've got a bolt gun that loves them too.

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2014, 09:16:10 PM »
The 8 twist will shoot pretty much every factory offering just fine.

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2014, 09:46:02 PM »
My Ar didn't like the Federal  AR.223 ballistic tip ammo,big groups 3" at 200 meters Hammer,the Savage bolt gun likes em though,it's a 1/9 twister

The 8 twist will shoot pretty much every factory offering just fine.

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2014, 11:40:27 PM »
My Ar didn't like the Federal  AR.223 ballistic tip ammo,big groups 3" at 200 meters Hammer,the Savage bolt gun likes em though,it's a 1/9 twister

The 8 twist will shoot pretty much every factory offering just fine.

Maybe the ammo didn't like your AR? :o

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2014, 08:52:34 AM »
My rifle LOVES the Fiocchi Exacta 77 grain match ammo!!

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Re: AR-15 (.223)
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2014, 12:20:11 PM »
My RRA 1/8 Wylde loves HSM 77gr MatchKing loads.
I would really like to get ahold of some MK262 to run through it.
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