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

[dirtshooter]

I have thousands of bulk 556 I can shoot for practice. I'll look for the 73gr eldm I can find them local for $7/box more than the 75gr

 

[BLJ]

I’ve only shot two whitetail with them and I couldn’t tell the difference between them and the ELDs

That said, 2 is a very small sample size and folks here advise that they’re inconsistent.

I personally wouldn’t use for elk based on the advice here. But if it’s all you got before deer season, I’d run it.

Even smaller sample size, 1, and that was enough to turn me off of them. On the other hand the 62 gr version has been great.

It seems like they kinda work.
Too many options to worry about them anymore. Thanks guys.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Has your experience with the 75 BTHP been positive?

I've filled freezers with 105 bthp's. Wouldnt hesitate to use a 75gr bthp. It is a bit harder than a ELD...

Course a 55gr sp will kill anything a guy wants to shoot as well

 

[BLJ]

I’ve always heard the 55 SP do well.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

First actual kill with my 223. Same 80 ELD-Murder bullet as I killed my sheep a few weeks ago with out of the 22 CM.
150 yards. Bang flop.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I’ve always heard the 55 SP do well.

I sure wouldnt be scared of a 55 or 60gr sp.

68gr bthp is also one that should not be forgot about.

 

[justinspicher]

@B_Reynolds_AK,

That pack pic is legit!

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

First actual kill with my 223. Same 80 ELD-Murder bullet as I killed my sheep a few weeks ago with out of the 22 CM.
150 yards. Bang flop.


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Standard chamber for the 223 or did you rebarrel with more freebore to accommodate the 80eldm?

Living your best life in AK very cool, I get to enjoy it for about a month a year but I’m working.

 

[Brontosaurus]

First actual kill with my 223. Same 80 ELD-Murder bullet as I killed my sheep a few weeks ago with out of the 22 CM.
150 yards. Bang flop.


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Epic

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Standard chamber for the 223 or did you rebarrel with more freebore to accommodate the 80eldm?

Living your best life in AK very cool, I get to enjoy it for about a month a year but I’m working.

PVA barrel on a Tikka action.
18”, 1/7 twist, .100 freebore.
2.52 OAL

223 vs 22 CM, both with 80 ELD-M’s.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

PVA barrel on a Tikka action.
18”, 1/7 twist, .100 freebore.
2.52 OAL

223 vs 22 CM, both with 80 ELD-M’s.

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I like the convenience of loading same bullet in 2 different cartridges. Very nice something I may consider doing in the future

 

[Pharmseller]

Are you showering with your chickens or wtf? I am confused right now

Who doesn’t?

 

[sierracharlie338]

PVA barrel on a Tikka action.
18”, 1/7 twist, .100 freebore.
2.52 OAL

223 vs 22 CM, both with 80 ELD-M’s.

You’ve probably posted it somewhere but what speeds are you getting with that 223 set up?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

You’ve probably posted it somewhere but what speeds are you getting with that 223 set up?

25.0 N150. 2765 fps from the broken in 18” bbl.
Actually I just realized that I bumped up the load to 26.0 of N150 and getting 2792 fps now from the 80's.

 

[Tahr]

150 yds. 60 grn Hammer Hunter. MV 3280. 20" barrel. Benchmark powder.
Good blood trail.
Bottom pic exit.

 

[Gstew1930]

25.0 N150. 2765 fps from the broken in 18” bbl.
Actually I just realized that I bumped up the load to 26.0 of N150 and getting 2792 fps now from the 80's.

Damn. This is tempting to re barrel. Thats bad ass. Have you shot and 88s in this barrel?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

No I haven't tried the 88’s in the 223. I figured I’d

Damn. This is tempting to re barrel. Thats bad ass. Have you shot and 88s in this barrel?

probably reached the point of BC to Velocity, but I could be wrong. I’m going to re visit the 88’s in my 22 CM, so I’ll try them out in the 223 as well, just for fun.

 

[Gstew1930]

No I haven't tried the 88’s in the 223. I figured I’d

probably reached the point of BC to Velocity, but I could be wrong. I’m going to re visit the 88’s in my 22 CM, so I’ll try them out in the 223 as well, just for fun.

You could be right. Im just curious. Id imagine the 80s are the sweet spot