.223 G2 23" Bull Barrel--what bullet weight?

[azmike]

Just got my .223 barrel scoped.  I read that the factory barrels have a 1:12" twist.  Those of you with a contender or G2 carbine, which bullet weight does yours prefer?  This will be used mainly as a trainer for my kids, and range fun.

Regards,

Mike

[pastorp]

Mike, In factory amo mine shoots the winchester white box loads the best. They load a 45gr bullet. For reloads the sierra 52 gr match bullet is a good shooter. With that twist I would just stay 55gr or less. Regards, Byron

[azmike]

Thanks for the info.

Regards,
 Mike

[Grumulkin]

I use Speer 70 grain Semi-Spitzers.

[pastorp]

Grumulkin, In a 1/12" twist. I've never been able to stabilize that heavy a bullet in a barrel with that twist. If it works for you thats great. Byron

[Grumulkin]

I've had no stabilization problems with Speer 70 gr. Semi-Spitzers in 1:12 twist barrels from the T/C line.  I use them with great accuracy in a 222, 223 & a 22-250.

Stabilization is more related to the length of the bullet than the weight but of course, the heavier a bullet, the longer it will be.

[ebgb68]

Honestly you will never know for sure if you don't try them.  I have 1 in 8 twists that shoot 40 gr bullets and 1 in 12 that shoot 60 gr. bullets. The fun is the trigger time finding them loads.

[tom ga hunter]

my 223 likes 50 & 55 I have not tried heavier bullets but it did not do as well with 45 gr's.

[Heavy C]

Mike, In factory amo mine shoots the winchester white box loads the best. They load a 45gr bullet. For reloads the sierra 52 gr match bullet is a good shooter. With that twist I would just stay 55gr or less. Regards, Byron

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