Most accurate bullet

[Elkman]

I was thinking about this, while I was laying flooring this afternoon. For all of you out there, how about posting what you believe in "your" experience is the most accurate bullet by weight and caliber. I am thinking this would be interesting, especially for those beginning load development. I know that many of you will have many more, but I am caliber poor. I will go first.

.284 Caliber, #1. the 180 Gr. Berger. #2 The Barnes 160 Gr. TSX. If it won't shoot either of those it will probably shoot the 162 grain Hornady BTPSP.

.308 Caliber. By far the best ever for me is the 180 Gr. Sierra Boattail. #2 Would be the 180 Gr. Speer BTSP.

 

[CatskillCrawler]

These are the bullets I've experienced the most accuracy with to date:

.224/222Rem - 50gr Nosler BT
.224/223 Rem - 52gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT
.224/22-250 - 53gr Hornady V-Max
.243/243 - 85gr Sierra HPBT
.257/257 Roberts - 110gr AB
.257/25-06 - 115gr Nosler BT
.277/270 WIn - 130gr Sierra GameKing
.284/7mm-08 - 139 Hornady SST
.308/308Win - 150gr Sierra MatchKing HPBT
.308/30-06 - 165gr Sierra GameKing HPBT
.358/358Win - 225gr Sierra Game King

 

[FOTIS]

Any "Groove" bullet.

I use to be a moderator on their webpage. http://www.groovebullets.com now long defunct. Tested every single prototype bullet and I never had a load with any of their bullets over moa in standard stock factory guns.

Problem was their expansion was not all that good. Don the owner was working on that when all of the sudden all done..... Tota silence from everybody involved.

 

[gerry]

Some bullets I have found to be very accurate:

6.5mm 129 gr Hornady Spirepoint (working with the newer 140 gr Ballistic Tip has shown it to be a serious challenger)
30 cal 180 and 200 gr Accubonds
358 225 gr TSX
375 260 an 300 gr Accubonds

After seeing the results guys are having with the Speer Deep Curl, they seem to be very accurate as well.

 

[JD338]

I have had excellent accuracy with several Nosler bullet styles in various calibers and cartridges.
7mm 140 gr BT .210"

7mm 160 gr AB .092"

338 250 gr AB .412"

.458 300 gr BST .400"

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

.308 168 gr

Nosler Custom Comp

Sierra Matchking

Either can be 1/2 MOA at 600 yards from a good .308 Win. The 155 gr versions of each shoot just as well.

 

[nvbroncrider]

I'd say 3 stick out right off.

7mm 160AB
7mm 140BT
224 55 BT

All of these are 1/4 MOA bullets if not better.

 

[tecumseh]

My 280 Rem

140gr BT
140gr AB
140gr Sierra Gameking

300 WSM

165gr BT
180gr Hornady Interlock
180gr Speer Grand Slam

22-250

55gr Sierra Gameking HPBT

 

[SJB358]

Here are a few I have found easy to get to shoot, with minimal amounts of tweakings

95 grain BT .243 - 243 Winchester

115 BT .257 - 25-06

140 BT/AB .264 - these bullets are incredible in my 264. Both shoot identically, groups and POI

150 BT /PT .277 270WSM

160 AB and 140 BT 7mm WSM and 7mm Mauser

180 AB .308

250 AB .338 - bullet has shot well in a few 338 Win Mags now

225 AB and 250 PT - .358 both shoot excellent in my 35 Whelen

225 PT .358 in my 358 Winchester - Not my most impressive, but I struggle with the trigger a little :lol:

 

[Woodycreek]

223 Rem
50gr BTs or 50gr Vmaxs. Both shoot great in the AR.

243
70gr BT
105gr Amax

270 Win
140 AB

308 Win
150gr BT

300 RUM
200gr AB

45-70
300gr PT

 

[onesonek]

No intention of dis'n the OP, just saying for the new person to the shooting/reloading fraternity.
Interesting yes,,,,, helpful begining, I'm not so sure.

Each rifle barrel has it's own set of rules, so I'm not quite sure other than it's always cool to see other's results are, how it helps another's own in the "begining" aspect.
But I will add.
All my new to me guns over the last many years or so, get accuracy capability checks with good old NBT's first. As for me, they have been pretty consistant in showing such, with results I have developed faith in. Then go from there depending on terminal performance wants.
Exception would be the extreme range rigs.

 

[DrMike]

No intention of dis'n the OP, just saying for the new person to the shooting/reloading fraternity.
Interesting yes,,,,, helpful begining, I'm not so sure.

Each rifle barrel has it's own set of rules, so I'm not quite sure other than it's always cool to see other's results are, how it helps another's own in the "begining" aspect.
But I will add.
All my new to me guns over the last many years or so, get accuracy capability checks with good old NBT's first. As for me, they have been pretty consistant in showing such, with results I have developed faith in. Then go from there depending on terminal performance wants.
Exception would be the extreme range rigs.

Good post, Dave. I tend to use Hornady Interlocks. They tend to give me a good assessment of new rifles. After that initial wringing out, I test with the bullets I wish to use.

 

[Elkman]

Dave
I agree in principle but also disagree. I did not base my post on one rifle. For example I currently own 6 .308 caliber rifles. Of those 6 I have tested with the Sierra BT and numerous other bullets (because they are less expensive) and found that 4 out of the 6 prefer the 180 BT. Same with the .284, I have owned/own 5, and only of them did not like the 162 gr. Hornady BTSP. That one prefers the 180 Berger and the 160 TSX. So my point is that when I get a new rifle or recommend a bullet to someone else it is based on some real life experience.

 

[FOTIS]

Hornady Interlocks are always my go to non-premium bullets.

 

[shoots_5]

I've yet to find a .224 centerfire that didn't like the 52gr sierra MK. Might not end up being the absolute top of accuracy but has always shot really really well in any .223, 22-250 or 220 swift I've ever loaded it in. Maybe I'm just lucky but it's the first one I try with any new .224.

If you have enough twist in your barrel the 140 Amax has been really accurate and pretty easy to load for in my 260 rem. I've usually had pretty good luck with Amax's of various calibers and weights for accuracy as well.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Personally, I have gotten my best accuracy in several rifles with nosler Ballistic Tip bullets.

-.257 Roberts 85 grain BT.
-.270 130 grain BT, < an inch at 300 yards.
-.280 Rem 140 grain BT, < inch at 300 yards.
-.30-06 wth 165 grain BT, < inch at 300 yards.
-.300 H&H with 165 grain BT.
-.338 Federal 200 grain BT

 

[Charlie-NY]

While I really favor Nosler bullets (not just because this is their site), I shoot and experiment with all regularly available bullets in various calibers. After decades of reloading I must say that the most accurate bullet for me in many different diameters has been the Hornady A-Max bullet.

They are also reasonably priced and easy to find. However, they have limited application for a hunting bullet IMO.

 

[onesonek]

Dave
I agree in principle but also disagree. I did not base my post on one rifle. For example I currently own 6 .308 caliber rifles. Of those 6 I have tested with the Sierra BT and numerous other bullets (because they are less expensive) and found that 4 out of the 6 prefer the 180 BT. Same with the .284, I have owned/own 5, and only of them did not like the 162 gr. Hornady BTSP. That one prefers the 180 Berger and the 160 TSX. So my point is that when I get a new rifle or recommend a bullet to someone else it is based on some real life experience.

I understand, and not saying anything against choices or thoughts in general what so ever. I did not really consider how many of what you use, as it did not matter. Although, your findings with the above you just presented, are good enough for me in your use/wants.

It wasn't so much what was said, but what was left un-said in my thoughts. Just thinking of the newcomer, was my intent. By way of trying to add caution the expectations to the unknowing. I still ask around if something is completely new to me. All in all for me I guess, it's not so much the bullet as the foremost factor when accuracy is concerned, but rather the firearm and the shooter that come first is all. I also understand, that really is outside the context of the OP. All are variables involved however. Hope ths is all a no harm no foul.

 

[Elkman]

Dave
There was never any harm !! I also learned from this. When I looked at the posts I see that the majority of responders have found the Nosler Bullets to be the most accurate. As I am waiting for a new/used rifle to arrive I ordered some Nosler Custom Comp bullets to try in it for my first loads. I have not used them or the BT's in the past, but will probably in the futuure, based on the small sampleing here, if I have a need (I am bullet rich).

 

[BeeTee]

Personally, I have gotten my best accuracy in several rifles with nosler Ballistic Tip bullets.

Same here.... If the rifle in question is expected to be accurate, I first try the Nosler BT. If it won't shoot the BT well, the rifle has problems that bullet choice won't solve. BT