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Offline Strikenmike

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O.A.L. 223 w/69 grain matchking bullet?
« on: March 07, 2010, 01:12:18 PM »
My Stoney Point gauge tells me my lans are at 2.33" with this bullet and the Load Book says to use 2.260.  I have loaded some 2.235 and 2.250 loads.  Neither one is shooting that great, but the gun is new.  I am using Varget for powder.  I was going to load a batch at 2.31" when I decided to ask for some suggestions.

I should add that I am working with a NEF Ultra Rifle.

What O.A.L are you using with a 69 grain matchking bullet.  Please advise.

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Re: O.A.L. 223 w/69 grain matchking bullet?
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2010, 01:20:41 PM »
I'm not using the 69.0gr. Sierra MatchKing, but rather the Nosler Custom Competition bullets loaded to 2.380" with bench rest primers and 26.0gr. of Varget.
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Re: O.A.L. 223 w/69 grain matchking bullet?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2010, 01:44:11 PM »
The 2.26" is for the autoloaders (AR15, M4) so it will fit in a standard magazine.  If your gage is correct then 0.02" off the lands should be fine.  You probably need the 1:9 twist barrel to stabilize this bullet.  I have loaded these bullets for my kids AR 15 but not my Handi so I am no help regarding the load.
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