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Offline savage10fp

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any long range loads for 223 savage tactical
« on: September 03, 2004, 01:31:20 AM »
does anyone have loads for a 223 for 600yrds and what is the effective range for the 223, rifle is a savage 10fp 223 with a 24 inch barrel and 1-9 twist,

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any long range loads for 223 savage tactica
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2004, 02:01:38 AM »
Mine works great with Sierra 69gr. matchkings and AA2230-C at 2900 fps. As for effective range, the F class guys around here use it regularly to 600 yards and sometimes 800. But if there's any wind you're giving up a lot to the 6.5mm and up shooters. Of course punching holes in paper is different from using it on game.
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any long range loads for 223 savage tactica
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2004, 02:44:16 AM »
ok nobade ,thanks but how much powder for 69gr ers  
and yes yesturday i shot at 600 using 24.9gr of adi 2208 {aussie powder} using a 69gr hpbt at 59 long and did quite well,
but any more info is much appreciated