Author Topic: .223 Handis and Win white box 45 gr HPs (Read 1247 times)

FirstFreedom · « **on:** January 26, 2006, 07:56:48 AM »

It is widely reported here and elsewhere that .223 handis have a knack for shooting the el cheapo winchester stuff very well (usually). So I'm assuming that changing to a 1 in 9 twist is going to wipe out this source of well-performing, cheap, pre-loaded ammo for those getting new rifles? Can anyone with a newer 1 in 9 gun confirm or deny an accuracy change with this ammo? Thanks.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2006, 08:42:13 AM »

The 1:9" Fluted Ultra Varmint shoots them great...

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=77118&highlight=2006

FirstFreedom · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2006, 09:21:52 AM »

schweetness. Sorry for the repeat.

:oops:

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2006, 09:43:20 AM »

Not a problem, with the search feature not working well, it's hard to find old topics. :wink:

Tim

charles coker · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:05:50 PM »

I just got a 223 superlight, the gun wasn't at this shop a few weeks ago so I assume it's a new one

I was under the impression it's a 1/12 ?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:14:06 PM »

Charles, what's the serial number prefix...N_?

charles coker · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2006, 02:07:00 AM »

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2006, 05:50:43 AM »

V= 2005 production so it's most likely a 1:12" twist, the only 1:9" twist 223 barrels made in 2005 were the fluted Ultras unless they switched sooner than they told us.

Tim

Blammer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2006, 09:15:30 AM »

faster twist rates on barrels generally do not attribute to a decline in accuracy for bullets.

personally I prefer faster twist brls, that way I can shoot any length bullet, short or long.

Busta · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2006, 11:25:17 AM »

Another thing, I think all the 1-9 twist have an extractor, the 1-12's all have been ejectors. I may be wrong but I think that will be another way to tell.

Of course the only way to know for sure is get a tight fitting jag an make one revolution then measure the distance the rod traveled.

mitchell · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2006, 12:58:59 PM »

Quote from: Busta

Another thing, I think all the 1-9 twist have an extractor, the 1-12's all have been ejectors.

not on my fluted (1-9twist) it has a ejector. but on plain barrels i think your right

Busta · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:44:39 PM »

I wasn't sure about the pre 2006 Fluted barrels, thanks I'll add that to my memory bank. :oops: :grin:

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:49:39 PM »

I don't think there's any ryhme or reason, bought a .204 Ruger Handi in October of 2004, it has an extractor. :?

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2006, 04:04:38 PM »

I just picked up 100 rounds of UMP Silver Bear 55 gr. fmj to try in my bull barrel 223.

Could not pass them up at $2.oo a box . I'll shoot them tomorow if nothing else i can use them for fowling rounds . :eek:

Even if they only shoot ok their still cheaper than the Win. White Box .

Now to print some targets for morning .

Busta · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2006, 04:36:52 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo

I don't think there's any ryhme or reason, bought a .204 Ruger Handi in October of 2004, it has an extractor. :?

Who was I kidding anyway, what memory bank? :? Besides I have a bad case of CRS!