Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: deerbandit on February 11, 2011, 08:03:14 PM
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Hello all only been here a short time and I have a question I hope someone can answer. My AR has a 1 in 7 twist and I know that allows me to shoot some of the heavier .223 rounds. Here is my question. I have a .223 barrel for my Thompson Center Encore rifle which has a 1 in 12 twist, what grain rounds would work best in that. I have been using 55 and 60 grain Hornady T.A.P. in it with no problems. Should I be using something different. Opinions please. Thanks.
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If what your using is working then stick with it. I don't think anything heavier then a 60gr bullet would stabilize in a 1 in 12.
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30-45 grain should work well in a 1 in 12" barrel.
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Thanks to all who replied.
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Don't waste your money on Hornady TAP. I have both a Rock River AR and Remington 700 in 223. I buy bulk PMC and it kills whatever I hit. All this hype about brands is bullsnot. I've got 700 rounds of the PMC and it works, period.
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Let me clarify I shoot the T.A.P. because I was given a case of 55 grain and a case of 60 grain. I am running low and was asking to get suggestions on other rounds to use because I will not pay for T.A.P. with my own money. Dont get me wrong great ammo, but too pricey for me. I guess I should have put this in the original post, oh well.
