Graybeard Outdoors (GBO Reloaded)
Rifle and Optics Forums => Single Shot Rifles => Topic started by: kjeff50cal on January 14, 2004, 04:48:09 PM
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I like you are a "sucker" for a good deal on a SS rifle (even if it isn't :wink: ). I was crusing through one of my favorite pseudo-gun stores (definition: a store that is not quite wally world but has alot of other sport equipment for sale at a discount) and saw they had a few of those Rossi "pairs" combos on the shelf after Christmas for the same price (about $180). They were all in .223 Rem/ 20 gauge. The money was not right before CHRISTmas but with a few extra bucks in my pocket and more on the way (new contracts) I put one on Lay-away. The 23" barrel of the .223 is a 1 in 12" twist and I was wondering as to optimum bullet weight for accuracy. This gun will be used for target plinking and general woods loafing.
Kjeff50cal :grin:
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Factory 55 SP will satisfy your needs. If you are reloading there are LOTS of other choices although I don't think that heavier bullets will stabilize well with the 1/12 twist.
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2520,
I figured as much but when it gets here I might get a hold of some 60 gr. loads just to be sure. I was in Bass Proshop yesterday and saw some PMC (poor millitary cartriges) 55grs -40 round box for 10 bucks. It's almost as cheap as a box of .22 mag rimfire and has a little more reach :-) .
kjeff50cal