Author Topic: The "wild Hair" as struck again!!! (Read 568 times)

kjeff50cal · « **on:** January 14, 2004, 04:48:09 PM »

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:

2520 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2004, 02:59:15 AM »

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.

kjeff50cal · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2004, 09:27:28 AM »

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