Bullets & Twist Rate....?

[Powerstroke]

To be even more specific.... The new Remington 700 VTR. The .223 model has a twist rate of 1 in 9. Idealy I think the 60gr B-tip would be perfect.... but... what about lighter bullets in the 50 to 53 grain range?

 

[Woodycreek]

Just shot my buddy's new 223 VTR and it liked Blackhills 50 gr V-MAX. Three shots at 300 yards, one inch group. The VTR is very nice rifle.

 

[JD338]

Powerstroke

The lighter bullets should shoot just fine.

BTW, I shot the 60 gr BT from my 22-250 1:14 twist into a 4.75" group at 100 yds. The bullet is too long for the slower twist of my 700 VLS. The 60 gr PT is my go to coyote bullet.

JD338

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Powerstroke, My Bushmaster 1-9 shoots the everything from 40gr to 69gr beautifully.

 

[Woodycreek]

Just like Antelope Snpier said, both of my Bushmasters will eat anything from 50 gr all the way up to 75gr. Under an inch at 100 yards.

 

[Powerstroke]

My DPMS AR shot 50 and 55 grainers fairly well too... ( just traded it off and purchased the VTR today ) I have a surplus of older Hornaday bullets.

JD,

That Partition did quite the job on that yote !! Too bad on the B-tips though.....
I am going to buy a box for the new VTR......I'm thinking the wife will enjoy shooting this one too....

 

[Woodycreek]

Let us know how the VTR does.

 

[JD338]

Powerstroke

Let us know how the VTR shoots.

JD338

 

[Powerstroke]

I should have it out on Sunday, weather permiting. I just have way too many choices on this caliber for powder and bullets that I have on hand. The surplus of powder I have is IMR 4198 & 3031. I know those arn't the " top " of the list powders for the .223 but I think I'll start there.
I also have 322, 335, H380, BL-C-2
I can clearly see I just don't have enough play-time !!