CMP .223 Hornady Match Ammo

[billybe]

I noticed the CMP has the Hornady .223 75 GR BTHP Match. I have a RR NM and would like to know how this would do at 100 and 200 yards. I have never fired factory ammo from this rifle, only my reloads with great results. Just interested if this would be worthwhile to experiment with. I currently use the Sierra 53 GR HP. Thanks to all.

 

[TexasRifleman]

What twist rate does your rifle have? 75gr will require 1:7 or 1:8 usually. Sometimes you can get by with 1:9 but it seems iffy.

 

[VinnAY]

^ I would echo this, when I saw 75gr my first thought would be the rifling twist

 

[shooterer]

I shoot Hornady 75gr HPBT (reloads) out of my RRA NM A2 at all the stages. One gun, one load. You will be fine.

 

[lonegunman]

I've been running 77's across the course in an RR service rifle, they run fine but you need 1-7 or 1-8 to make it happen.

 

[Intrepid Dad]

Per TexasRifleman on August 26, 2010:

What twist rate does your rifle have? 75gr will require 1:7 or 1:8 usually. Sometimes you can get by with 1:9 but it seems iffy.

I have a Bushmaster with a 1:9 twist. What would happen if I were to shoot 75gr ammo? Is it dangerous or just that it's not as accurate as a smaller bullet.

What is the largest bullet one should shoot in a 1:9 twist barrel? 69gr?

I'd appreciate any input from TexasRifleman or others.

Thank you.

IntrepidDad

 

[alemonkey]

Not dangerous, a slower twist just might not stabilize a heavier bullet enough to be very accurate, especially at longer ranges.

 

[Intrepid Dad]

Alemonkey, Thanks for your response. I appreciate it.

Intrepid Dad

 

[dzelenka]

Many, if not most, 1:9" barrels will stabilize the 75.