223 what 80g projectiles?

[jmc]

Hi all, I have just ordered a new barrel a maddco 30inch number 6 profile 1 in 8 twist on a howa action. What 80g projectiles should I be trying? I'm looking at the Amax 80g berger 80g vld and berger 80.5g any information would be good got some 2208 powder,rem 7.5 primers and rem cases thanks jc.

[saum2]

My Maddco 8T loved Sierras, 2206 + 2206H. I couldn't get the A-max to group as good, maybe the twist wasn't quite right for them.Used Lapua cases & success with ADI, Rem 7.5 are good primers. Remember, another excellent .223 shooter on this forum anneals the necks each time used & be precise with powder loads. Have fun.
Geoff

[DannyS]

Hi JC, have some 80 grain Noslers, you are welcome to try.

You shot well on Saturday with your factory barrel and light bullets, next you will be wanting a better scope, lol

Surely Uncle Mike has a spare one hiding in the cupboard.

Cheers
Danny

[ned kelly]

G'day JMC,
CCI450 primers, 2208, accurate loads usually around 25gns, start at 24.6 and work up in your rifle. I've seen Sierra's, Nosler's, Amax's and Berger 80.5's & VLD's work accurately in Maddco's.
Great little cartridge to learn with, enjoy!
Cheerio Ned

[jmc]

Thanks every won is it worth throating it out to shot the 80g projectiles or leave it as a standard throat? Danny thanks I keep that in mind yes a new scope is on my list down the path.

[bushtick]

Best success was with 80 grn nosler batched , with 26 grn of 2208 and federal gold primers

[mike H]

Thanks every won is it worth throating it out to shot the 80g projectiles or leave it as a standard throat? Danny thanks I keep that in mind yes a new scope is on my list down the path.

The barrel should be chambered with a throat to suit the bullet in use,hopefully your gunsmith is familiar with target rifles and the heavier projectiles.
My advice is similar to Ned's,take it easy for a start.
Mike.

[Nathan P]

I've had good results with berger VLDs jammed 10thou with 25.4 gr 2208 and a fed primer, managed to shoot a 60.9 at 300 with it a couple of weeks ago

[Seddo]

I'm running A-Max but i have a heap so i wont be changing soon.