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Posted: 3/8/2009 4:12:09 PM EDT
| Anyone ever reload with these for plinking? Think I'm going to get back into it. |
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I bought 4000 of 55 grain boat tail and although not Hornady, they are giving me good results at 50 yards. I can usually cover 10 shots with a half dollar piece using an elbow rest and a good scope through my Rock River 16" barrel.
I find a slight bit of variation in length and weight but for plinking and fun, not bad at all. |
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If you are talking about 55 gr FMJBT's loaded in 223, yes I have loaded and shot some.
I was getting 100 yd 10 shot groups of 6 inches off the bench. I usually get 2 to 3 inch 10 shot groups with pulled (heavy pull marks) 62 gr SS-109. Not a match bullet here. So I will not be buying these again. Hope they work better for you. |
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You will be much happier with the Hornaday. Not as happy with the Win. Pretty much what I found too. Both Win and Armscor don't like to be pushed into the 3000fps range or higher in fast twist barrels. Loading down a bit tightens the groups up a LOT. My loads are minute-of-steel-gong from standing, which works for short range 3 gun matches. |
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