.223 for bear, deer, elk and moose.

[cod0396]

I posted a few pics of what the 77 at 3150 out of a 22/250 does to deer a fair way back in this thread

Do you remember what the penetration was like at that velocity? I'm guessing no exit?

 

[Castle Rock]

This one was running at 50 m
Small exit of bullet core showing and massive damage inside

 

[jadkins223]

Just an update. Finally got the 77s to shoot something decent. Ended up tweaking seating depth with a longer metal mag. My first time really messing with seating depth and was pleasantly surprised to see it improve accuracy


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[BLJ]

WINCHESTER XPR THUMBHOLE VARMINT 223 THREADED

WINCHESTER XPR THUMBHOLE VARMINT 223 THREADED

www.cdnnsports.com

I know nothing about these rifle other than it’s a threaded 1/8” twist .223 and available. I thought it may help someone out that may be looking for such.

 

[JBradley500]

This thread made me get my own reloading equipment. Thanks for keeping me broke.

 

[mossyoak52]

This thread made me get my own reloading equipment. Thanks for keeping me broke.
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Spend it while your above ground you can't take it with you when your pushing up daiseys in the local cemetary

 

[Grundy53]

Really wish Washington didn't have a .24 caliber minimum. Would be a great blacktail round.

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[Nomosendero]

I would bet there is a potential use for that bullet in Washington!
I heard there is a lot of Varmints up there.

 

[mossyoak52]

I would bet there is a potential use for that bullet in Washington!
I heard there is a lot of Varmints up there.

That's why they have he 24 cal minimum

 

[Stinky Coyote]

Really wish Washington didn't have a .24 caliber minimum. Would be a great blacktail round.

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we have the same limit in Alberta, but good news is you can get close to this 'do more with less powder formula' with 6mm-ARC or 6.5 Grendel, they burn ~30 grains of powder and are also 'AR Cartridges' and they are the most versatile of all the AR cartridges imo just because you can hunt them on most of the continent but also, especially with the 6mm, the bullets range from down into .223 weight ranges but up over .243 weight ranges too, the 6.5 bullets are more down to the .243 weights and up to the lighter weight 7-08/.270 range, either way .223/6mm/6.5mm have a lot of bullet choices and flexibility, can't go wrong

 

[h2so4]

Some 77gr TMK just dropped in our classified ads

 

[BLJ]

Anyone have any info on impact velocities? How slow are these still working? I know it’s not exact, but a close guess. Thanks.

 

[Lawnboi]

Anyone have any info on impact velocities? How slow are these still working? I know it’s not exact, but a close guess. Thanks.

It’s in the thread somewhere pages back, probably a few times.

My goal is to keep them going 2k impact velocity, which works good with what I consider a long range for the 223.

 

[BLJ]

Thanks @Lawnboi. I assumed it would be in here, just didn’t want to do an 80 page search for it.
Your looking for 2k and above? For deer size game?

 

[Lawnboi]

Thanks @Lawnboi. I assumed it would be in here, just didn’t want to do an 80 page search for it.
Your looking for 2k and above? For deer size game?

Yes, a couple reasons, I want aggressive expansion. In my experience 2k does that. My bullet hits 2k at around 400 yards. Beyond that I feel like I’m gambling when it comes to that bullet from a 223 in the wind.

 

[Castle Rock]

Yeah I want 2000 which puts me at 525 metres in my 22/250 and 400 in the 223

 

[BLJ]

With my load and where I hunt, 2k should be very attainable for me. Thanks.

 

[Formidilosus]

Any .22 centerfire, for that matter. I'd be real curious to see what a 77gr TMK would do out of something like a .22 creedmoor...

With substantially more kills with the 22CM and 77gr TMK’s now- they wreck stuff. Penetration has not been an issue even at close range.

 

[Formidilosus]

Anyone have any info on impact velocities? How slow are these still working? I know it’s not exact, but a close guess. Thanks.

Good upset (read wide) down to 1,800’ish fps. Understand that as with all cartridges, below around 2,000fps wounds will be narrower due to the temp cavity not causing permanent damage.

I do not necessarily recommend using it to this, however I have seen multiple kills quite a bit below 1,800fps impact and the wounds were still dramatic.

 

[BLJ]

Good upset (read wide) down to 1,800’ish fps. Understand that as with all cartridges, below around 2,000fps wounds will be narrower due to the temp cavity not causing permanent damage.

I do not necessarily recommend using it to this, however I have seen multiple kills quite a bit below 1,800fps impact and the wounds were still dramatic.

What I wanted to here. Much appreciated.