.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[Matt5266]

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If you are planning to shoot the 77 gr. TMK out of an H&R handi rifle, check the twist rate first.

All praise the TMK.... even coming at you sideways it still hits its mark!

 

[grappling_hook]

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If you are planning to shoot the 77 gr. TMK out of an H&R handi rifle, check the twist rate first.

1:12?

 

[Breddoch]

1:12?

That is my guess but the cleaning rod I have is too big to measure it. I’ll report back when I figure it out.

 

[jikkyo]

Well I finally bought a Tikka 223 after creeping RS for a couple of years. Got a T3x stainless. Loaded 73 ELDMs in new Starline brass using N135 over Ginex SRP at max factory mag length.

Shot two groups using the painless development method. I think I’m done!





The 22 gr group was 10 shots and 21 gr group was 5.

 

[BigEd36]

That is my guess but the cleaning rod I have is too big to measure it. I’ll report back when I figure it out.

My brother has a Handi Rifle .223 with the heavy barrel. His documentation says it is 12" twist and states to not shoot projectiles over 55 grain weight.

 

[FredH]

Well I finally bought a Tikka 223 after creeping RS for a couple of years. Got a T3x stainless. Loaded 73 ELDMs in new Starline brass using N135 over Ginex SRP at max factory mag length.

Shot two groups using the painless development method. I think I’m done!

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The 22 gr group was 10 shots and 21 gr group was 5.

Man that flyer might let a mouse get away!

 

[Pharmseller]

Well I finally bought a Tikka 223 after creeping RS for a couple of years. Got a T3x stainless. Loaded 73 ELDMs in new Starline brass using N135 over Ginex SRP at max factory mag length.

Shot two groups using the painless development method. I think I’m done!

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The 22 gr group was 10 shots and 21 gr group was 5.

What’s the velocity?



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[Pharmseller]

Add marmots to the list with 75 gr ELDM.











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[jikkyo]

What’s the velocity?



P

Using the load data from Viht, it should be around 2575fps for the 22 gr load. No chronograph to verify unfortunately

 

[Pharmseller]

Using the load data from Viht, it should be around 2575fps for the 22 gr load. No chronograph to verify unfortunately

Accuracy wins, but that load seems really slow. I’m getting 2915 with 75 ELDM using Benchmark. My brother’s Tikkas prefer Varget, he gets 2935.

23.6” barrels.





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[jikkyo]

Ya fair enough. My barrel is 22" and I'm 1.3 grains under book max. Though I did run it through Hornady's calculator and I should be good out to 350 yards which is fine for my hunting needs/environment. I'll likely try and push the speed a bit to get me to 500 yards.

 

[Castle Rock]

Don’t worry, not everyone can blow up guns like Pharn

 

[waspocrew]

Ya fair enough. My barrel is 22" and I'm 1.3 grains under book max. Though I did run it through Hornady's calculator and I should be good out to 350 yards which is fine for my hunting needs/environment. I'll likely try and push the speed a bit to get me to 500 yards.

Viht data appears pretty conservative - you probably have a bit more room to go than what is listed. You don’t necessarily need to chase speed, but might be worth checking.

 

[Pharmseller]

Don’t worry, not everyone can blow up guns like Pharn

Sure they can, with proper motivation.

And it was only the back side of the firing pin assembly.


Before:




After:




Accuracy wins, but velocity plays a major part, otherwise why reload?





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[The Guide]

Took the "Pink Panther" out to 500 yards on my steel plate and went 10 for 10.



Details:
Howa Mini Action in 223 with 22" sporter barrel, bought as a barreled action from Brownells with factory bottom metal and magazine.
Bell and Carlson M40 Howa Mini Action stock in pink and black spider web.
EGW Howa Mini Action 0 cant rail
Maven RS1.2 in Mil
UM medium 30mm Premier rings
SilencerCo Omega 300 DTM
AAC 77tmk MV 2714 fps with an ES of 34 & SD of 12
Ranged @ 498 and 500 multiple times
Estimated 8 mph wind
Solution 3.1 mil up and 0.6 mil right



The first 7 (right of center) shots I held the wind call in the reticle. The last 3 (left of center) I dialed the wind call. I'm going to revisit my zero and make sure my windage is centered but it isn't bad overall for shooting accross and down a dranage with a light wind. At the elevation I was at, I have 1800 fps to 550 yards but I don't know that I'd be comfortable shooting a black bear at that distance right now just due to having to make sure that there are no cubs with the bear and hunting solo. I hope to have more time to practice and bear hunting in the coming weeks.

Jay

 

[Ratamahatta]

Took the "Pink Panther" out to 500 yards on my steel plate and went 10 for 10.

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Details:
Howa Mini Action in 223 with 22" sporter barrel, bought as a barreled action from Brownells with factory bottom metal and magazine.
Bell and Carlson M40 Howa Mini Action stock in pink and black spider web.
EGW Howa Mini Action 0 cant rail
Maven RS1.2 in Mil
UM medium 30mm Premier rings
SilencerCo Omega 300 DTM
AAC 77tmk MV 2714 fps with an ES of 34 & SD of 12
Ranged @ 498 and 500 multiple times
Estimated 8 mph wind
Solution 3.1 mil up and 0.6 mil right

View attachment 869964

The first 7 (right of center) shots I held the wind call in the reticle. The last 3 (left of center) I dialed the wind call. I'm going to revisit my zero and make sure my windage is centered but it isn't bad overall for shooting accross and down a dranage with a light wind. At the elevation I was at, I have 1800 fps to 550 yards but I don't know that I'd be comfortable shooting a black bear at that distance right now just due to having to make sure that there are no cubs with the bear and hunting solo. I hope to have more time to practice and bear hunting in the coming weeks.

Jay

Be hard to lose that rifle in the brush, I;m digging the pink.

 

[The Guide]

Be hard to lose that rifle in the brush, I;m digging the pink.

I figured if I was going to shoot a "girls gun" I'd go all in on it. Plus it is a very non threatening gun. Everyone laughs and joke until they shoot it and they can't miss. Fun build that shot just as well with the Houge stock that came on my 6mm ARC. I only put it in a new B&C stock for the added stiffness for using a bipod and the clamp on my BogPod tripod.

Jay

 

[Pharmseller]

Took the "Pink Panther" out to 500 yards on my steel plate and went 10 for 10.

View attachment 869963

Details:
Howa Mini Action in 223 with 22" sporter barrel, bought as a barreled action from Brownells with factory bottom metal and magazine.
Bell and Carlson M40 Howa Mini Action stock in pink and black spider web.
EGW Howa Mini Action 0 cant rail
Maven RS1.2 in Mil
UM medium 30mm Premier rings
SilencerCo Omega 300 DTM
AAC 77tmk MV 2714 fps with an ES of 34 & SD of 12
Ranged @ 498 and 500 multiple times
Estimated 8 mph wind
Solution 3.1 mil up and 0.6 mil right

View attachment 869964

The first 7 (right of center) shots I held the wind call in the reticle. The last 3 (left of center) I dialed the wind call. I'm going to revisit my zero and make sure my windage is centered but it isn't bad overall for shooting accross and down a dranage with a light wind. At the elevation I was at, I have 1800 fps to 550 yards but I don't know that I'd be comfortable shooting a black bear at that distance right now just due to having to make sure that there are no cubs with the bear and hunting solo. I hope to have more time to practice and bear hunting in the coming weeks.

Jay

What’s the dimensions of the plate?




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[The Guide]

What’s the dimensions of the plate?




P

Not sure. Can't find it on the Sportsmans website but that tracks since I bought it around covid time. I'm driving and don't have a tape in the truck. It is around 12". It's not a hanging gong, it sits on the ground and tilts forward. Has 2 rods that go through the holes.

Jay

 

[Marbles]

Viht data appears pretty conservative - you probably have a bit more room to go than what is listed. You don’t necessarily need to chase speed, but might be worth checking.

Loading VV powders (N135, N140, N150) I have hit pressure prior to VVs max. YMMV.