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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Dan-o on February 27, 2014, 09:14:05 PM

Title: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Dan-o on February 27, 2014, 09:14:05 PM: I bought my first AR a couple months ago..... ordered some accessories and will get it all put together here shortly.

QUESTION: What grain bullets should I be trying to work with in a 1:9 twist barrel?

I want to plink some but use it on coyotes, so I want to try a few good coyote bullets - not just military surplus stuff.

I don't reload, and I'm not a fan of premium ammo (Ok , I'm cheap).

Thanks a bunch.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: mountainman on February 27, 2014, 09:18:09 PM: Hunting Shack and thier 55 gr V--Max!
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Dan-o on February 27, 2014, 09:40:26 PM: Quote from: mountainman on February 27, 2014, 09:18:09 PM
Hunting Shack and thier 55 gr V--Max!

Cool.

So how do I find hunting shack and their 55 gr V-Max?
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: BullMagnet76 on February 27, 2014, 09:40:57 PM: With that twist rate you are better off shooting the heavier bullets. I have the same twist rate in mine and i shoot 68 gr match hollow points.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: BullMagnet76 on February 27, 2014, 09:47:00 PM: For plinking you can shoot whatever. But huntingwise youll get better results with the heavier stuff
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Dan-o on February 27, 2014, 09:47:55 PM: Thanks!
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: mountainman on February 27, 2014, 09:59:14 PM: My 1:9 shoots these phenomally..
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: McCRIZZLEY on February 27, 2014, 10:06:30 PM: yup, 1:9 should handle anything (cheap :tup: ) for plinking, but you will want to be testing some heavier grains for hunting. That twist rate should be able to handle it all though.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 27, 2014, 10:17:12 PM: 60 grainers shoot great in mine, but 55 grainers are plentiful and cheap. I use mostly 55 grain bullets. Plenty accurate for most purposes.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: jrebel on February 27, 2014, 10:18:12 PM: Negative ghost rider.......1:9 will not handle anything. I am by no means an AR whiz but I do have an AR with an 18" barrel 1:9 twist. I took the above advise and wasted money. My 1:9 will not stabilize 75 grain bullets. It will however stabilize 50, 55 and 62 grain bullets. It like the 55 grain the best and will hold sub 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards, literally stacking bullets on top of each other. The 75 grain Hornady V-max Match ammo will barely hold 4" groups at 100 yards.

If you don't believe me....I have 200 rounds of Hornady Match 75 grain ammo for sale. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Stick with 55 grain and you can't go wrong. They will destroy anything you will be shooting with an AR and are readily available. :tup:
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 27, 2014, 10:30:44 PM: Guys I know that demand good long-range accuracy, like the 69 grain Sierras. Being the animal that I am, I shoot the 55's. :chuckle: "Minute of Coyote Accuracy" is good enough for me! :tup:
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Caseyd on February 27, 2014, 10:54:32 PM: Quote from: jrebel on February 27, 2014, 10:18:12 PM
Negative ghost rider.......1:9 will not handle anything. I am by no means an AR whiz but I do have an AR with an 18" barrel 1:9 twist. I took the above advise and wasted money. My 1:9 will not stabilize 75 grain bullets. It will however stabilize 50, 55 and 62 grain bullets. It like the 55 grain the best and will hold sub 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards, literally stacking bullets on top of each other. The 75 grain Hornady V-max Match ammo will barely hold 4" groups at 100 yards.

If you don't believe me....I have 200 rounds of Hornady Match 75 grain ammo for sale. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Stick with 55 grain and you can't go wrong. They will destroy anything you will be shooting with an AR and are readily available. :tup:

How much :chuckle: my 1-8 er shaw will eat them up
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: McCRIZZLEY on February 28, 2014, 10:53:57 AM: I didn't think that hornady made vmax in 75 grain? I could be incorrect though, sorry for supplying bad info. And yeah, how much you looking for? my 1:7 has a strict 75gr diet... and is hungry!
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Rick on February 28, 2014, 11:14:19 AM: Quote from: jrebel on February 27, 2014, 10:18:12 PM
Negative ghost rider.......1:9 will not handle anything. I am by no means an AR whiz but I do have an AR with an 18" barrel 1:9 twist. I took the above advise and wasted money. My 1:9 will not stabilize 75 grain bullets. It will however stabilize 50, 55 and 62 grain bullets. It like the 55 grain the best and will hold sub 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards, literally stacking bullets on top of each other. The 75 grain Hornady V-max Match ammo will barely hold 4" groups at 100 yards.

If you don't believe me....I have 200 rounds of Hornady Match 75 grain ammo for sale. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Stick with 55 grain and you can't go wrong. They will destroy anything you will be shooting with an AR and are readily available. :tup:

That could be your rifle as much as the twist rate. Loads of guys shoot 75s out of a 1:9 with great results.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: PNW_Hunter on February 28, 2014, 04:15:52 PM: If you dont mind me asking, just out of curiosity, which AR did you purchase? I just got my first one yesterday :IBCOOL: ADDICTION!!!
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 28, 2014, 04:27:11 PM: I have always had the best luck with under 60 in my 1:9 twist rates. If I am shooting anything heavy I go to 1:8 or 1:7.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: mountainman on February 28, 2014, 06:00:21 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 28, 2014, 04:27:11 PM
I have always had the best luck with under 60 in my 1:9 twist rates. If I am shooting anything heavy I go to 1:8 or 1:7.
:tup:
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Dan-o on February 28, 2014, 07:04:58 PM: Thanks Gents.

I picked up some 55 gr Superformance, and will find some 55 grain V-Max.

Someone should warn the coyotes that I'm comin'.
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: Dan-o on February 28, 2014, 07:08:10 PM: Quote from: PNW_Hunter on February 28, 2014, 04:15:52 PM
If you dont mind me asking, just out of curiosity, which AR did you purchase? I just got my first one yesterday :IBCOOL: ADDICTION!!!

I just got a Bushmaster Carbine length (16" barrel), but I bought a quad rail hand guard and all kinds of crap to mount to that thing (bi-pod, flash light, new scope, vertical grip, 1-point sling, laser, etc.)..... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

It will look like one over accessorized piece of something shortly......
Title: Re: ultra newb to ARs - what grain bullet out of 1:9 barrel?
Post by: McCRIZZLEY on February 28, 2014, 09:06:05 PM: Quote from: Dan-o on February 28, 2014, 07:04:58 PM
Someone should warn the coyotes that I'm comin'.

I'll be sure to let them know when I'm out this weekend! :chuckle: