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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 15, 2014 11:08:24 GMT -7
Monday a good friend of mine came over to go check water with me. Richard and I were pulling up to one of the water holes when I saw some hogs at the water. I stopped the truck and the two of us got out and walked up to the barns. I got out with what I had ready which was a 17 HMR. Richard had his 243 Win. I'd seen they were staying so I went back to the truck and got my AR-15 in 223 Rem. Got back up to the barns and made a plan to take two of them. I was on one side of the barn and Richard was on the other side. I take one on the left side and he take one on the right side. So with a ten count in play. I lined up one one through two fences and finished counting 7........8.......9........10! I let the AR bark. And sent a 55gr soft point down range. It found it's mark just below the right eye. Richard didn't have a shot due to the hogs moving before we got to the ten count. I will add this. I am not a big fan of the 55gr bullets. I have been trying some again. They do work good but I like a lighter bullet. A good time was had by all. I don't think the hog did but that's ok.   Clint |
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 15, 2014 18:12:40 GMT -7
A lighter bullet for a hog? I'm a bit surprised after all the stuff I've read about hogs and how tough they are.
But great shot.
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 15, 2014 20:18:38 GMT -7
I like a 40-45gr.I like Sierra's 60gr as well. Just not big on 55gr.
Clint
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 16, 2014 13:12:01 GMT -7
What is your barrel twist?
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 17, 2014 19:48:57 GMT -7
I have one in 1-9 1-12 1-14 and looking to get one in 1-6.5.
Clint
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 17, 2014 20:27:32 GMT -7
Which grain and speed do you prefer for the 1:9? I would think the smaller ones would be out. Now I see why you like the smaller grains with a 1:12 and 1:14, wow.
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 18, 2014 11:46:37 GMT -7
In fac loads I like the Win in the white box. 45gr HP. In reloads I like the Seirra's 60gr HP. I shoot Nosler's 40gr BT in all rifles as well. I keep all speed just under max.
Clint
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 19, 2014 7:20:23 GMT -7
Thanks. I'm planning on reloading as soon as I get through what I got from factory and am surprised the 40 and 45 grains shoot well in the 1:9's rifling. Under 1 MOA?
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 19, 2014 20:51:44 GMT -7
Yes,they shoot very well. Have a 22-250 with a 1-8 and it shot from 40gr to 80gr really well.
Clint
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 20, 2014 19:12:32 GMT -7
My .223 arrived at DPMS for them to fix a small thing on it and I cannot wait to get it back and shoot the ammo I got and get reloading when I've got some cases available. I really want to try some of those lighter loads and see how they do. Do you have a goto powder that always seem accurate for your .223 light grain bullet loads?
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 21, 2014 0:29:56 GMT -7
In my AR I have been using IMR 4064 with good loads with the 60gr and 69gr. CFE 223 works good with the 40gr.
Clint
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 21, 2014 20:37:29 GMT -7
Thanks.
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 21, 2014 23:30:37 GMT -7
Welcome and good luck.
Clint
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Post by 72camaro on Jan 29, 2014 7:07:07 GMT -7
I've been checking online and local, CFE 223 is not available. I'm on a list at two places to notify me if a keg comes in but I don't know where I'm at on the lists.
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Post by vmaster59 on Jan 30, 2014 11:44:01 GMT -7
Man that bad news.
Clint
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