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

[YukonCorneliusAurelius]

If they’re still standing, I’m still shooting.

Exactly

 

[HighUintas]

Im relatively disappointed in the velocity I get from my 16" 223 barrel. What's the cure?

 

[Schmo]

Im relatively disappointed in the velocity I get from my 16" 223 barrel. What's the cure?

What velocity with what bullet?

 

[HighUintas]

What velocity with what bullet?

That's mostly a rhetorical question because I had some beer and then got on the Internet. But here are the speeds just for some extra data.

75gr Hornady black, 2703avg first out of barrel
Blackarc 77otm 2633avg
Aac 77 otm 2526avg
Aac 75bthp Avg 2643
AAC 75bthp Avg 2680 (probably post speed up)

I haven't handloaded anything yet. I've got some 77tmks and some aa2520 to try but haven't done so yet. I'm allergic to reloading now and will probably hunt with either my 223 or flintlock next season to avoid having to load for my 243.

 

[sierracharlie338]

That's mostly a rhetorical question because I had some beer and then got on the Internet. But here are the speeds just for some extra data.

75gr Hornady black, 2703avg first out of barrel
Blackarc 77otm 2633avg
Aac 77 otm 2526avg
Aac 75bthp Avg 2643
AAC 75bthp Avg 2680 (probably post speed up)

I haven't handloaded anything yet. I've got some 77tmks and some aa2520 to try but haven't done so yet. I'm allergic to reloading now and will probably hunt with either my 223 or flintlock next season to avoid having to load for my 243.

You can go 22cm/GT if you just really need more speed. I’d try the handloads and see what you get out of that. Maybe try to source some XBR or other favorite powders. You can also send your rifle to a good smith and get you a little more freebore (like +p chamber)