Quickload Request: 223 Rem Berger 52 FBHP Varmint Match, 2.260" OAL, CCI #41, FC brass 1-8 Twist 16"
Powders on hand include: H4895, AA2495, Varget, H322
Thank you very much in advance!
27.5 H4895 with 35 Berger FBHP shoot accurately in mine. Pin hole entrance, no exit, but jellos coyote internals. 32 v-max with H322 were just as accurate and way more explosive on varmints, but I'm a coyote/predator hunter.
120-140 ballistic tips with good shot placement produce fast kills on deer size game in 7mm08. I think the 150 Accubond is better suited for larger game at magnum velocities.
It just gave Jack something to write about and debate with Jim over for 55 years until the advent of the 7mm08 took the wind out of both of their sails.
I agree that hunting bullets designed to open up at 1800+ fps are not good hunting bullets at extended ranges. My Nosler number 3 manual suggested the old Solid Base bullets with their thin jackets be used for very long shots on game, as an example. This is why Bergers with high bc bullets and...