77TMK 1:9 Twist

[FSB12B]

May be a dumb question, but is anyone having success with 70+ grain 223 bullets in a 1:9 twist? Specifically the 77TMK?

Not sure if this is the correct forum, but a 223 fell into my lap for roughly $200. Will 1:9 stabilize the 77 enough for decent results? If not, what’s my best option for 60-70 gr bullets on big game? Sub 400 yards.

Thanks!

 

[KJ_ND]

I haven't had an issue with 73 eldm stabilizing in a 223 savage 1:9. I can throw some 77 tmk through it this weekend and report back.

 

[S-3 ranch]

For god’s sakes use your search feature on here
This subject has been beaten to death

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

Jun 3, 2019

DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ 176 PAGES? HERE'S THE CHEAT SHEET.

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“Bullets matter more than headstamps.”

“Spent primers offer the supreme tutorial”.

I’ve read it here and elsewhere online. It got my attention. I started digging and asking questions and listened.

The 77gr TMK delivered by a .223 is where I ended up after many discussions and objective data regarding bullet performance and numerous pics of field results.

Now for the delivery system. Accurate. Repeatable. Reliable. Reasonable weight to afford steady shot placement and the ability to spot my own impacts...

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[h2so4]

You could also try the 69gr TMK.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Ammo's cheap enough. Pick up a couple boxes and find out. You might be surprised....

 

[JackButler]

For god’s sakes use your search feature on here
This subject has been beaten to death

P

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

Jun 3, 2019

DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ 176 PAGES? HERE'S THE CHEAT SHEET.

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“Bullets matter more than headstamps.”

“Spent primers offer the supreme tutorial”.

I’ve read it here and elsewhere online. It got my attention. I started digging and asking questions and listened.

The 77gr TMK delivered by a .223 is where I ended up after many discussions and objective data regarding bullet performance and numerous pics of field results.

Now for the delivery system. Accurate. Repeatable. Reliable. Reasonable weight to afford steady shot placement and the ability to spot my own impacts...

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• Replies: 11,132
• Forum: Firearms

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What you quoted showed nothing about 77tmk in a 9 twist.

 

[JackButler]

Out to 200 yards, my 9 twist AR shoots the 77tmk great. Bullets not tumbling at that range at least. Need to shoot paper at 500 to verify it holds.

 

[Rockpicker]

You’ll be fine with a 9 twist. My Ruger Hawkeye is a true 9 twist (I ran a rod and patch through it to verify) and shoots the 77 TMK a hair over MOA at 350 yards for 5 shots. If I got rid of the craptastic trigger I’d probably do a bit better.

If you bought a Savage/Stevens with a 9 twist it’s more of 8.75-8.625 twist which is plenty.

 

[NDhunter88]

Believe it or not I have a 1-10” twist 223 barrel for my Blaser that shoots the 77tmk great out to 700yds. I tried the 77s since I had them for my tikka and I was surprised at how good they shot.

I did verify the barrel is a 10” twist with a cleaning rod.