heavy 223 loads

[Rangemaster]

You'll need a 1:9 or faster barrel to shoot 77s.

I shoot 77gr CCs in a 1:8 18" AR15 with 23.5gr 8208XBR (book max is 23.2gr) and had great results in two different 1:9 Savages using the Hornady 75gr HPBT and 24.0gr Varget.

I have been looking for the hornady 75 gr bullets for some time, they are sold out everywhere.

 

[BullfrogKen]

Anyone have any luck loading these for long range shooting?
I been shooting at or below 400 yards, using the 55-60 grain bullets with very good results.

What I just bought was the Nosler .224 77 grain HPBT

I need to work up a load to shoot 500-600 yards.

I have a 8-1 twist heavy bull barrel 24"

Those 77gr Noslers will work great out of your rifle. That's really the optimal twist for that bullet. It'll do quite well at 600 yards, certainly better than those lighter bullets.

 

[mnhntr]

I use the Hornady BTHP match over 24.6gr of Varget

 

[cacoltguy]

I shoot 69, 77 and 80 grain Sierra matchkngs all with reloader 15 powder. If you dont mind loading one round at a time the 80 grain sierras are the best bet for 500 yard plus shooting. Its the go to bullet for many highpower shooters at the 600 yard line. It cant be seated to magazine length however. As others have said, yes a 1 in 8 twist can handle these bullets.

 

[Tim the student]

I wounldn't go much over 70gr bullet

I use 77 and 80g SMK in a 1:7.7 and in a 1:8. They work well.

 

[SgtRock04]

SMK 69gr

SMK's 69gr with 23.5 grs H335 or RL-15 23.5 grs out of my Tikka 1 in 8" twist & Savage LRPV same twist. Sierra Match King's

 

[Rangemaster]

Hey thanks guys, I am really looking forward to trying them out.