50 yards with Titegroup .223

[Hersh5317]

I used Hodgdon's data for .223 subsonic loads using TiteGroup. I used a Berger 52gr bullet instead though. I was impressed with the accuracy in the 1:9 barrel (all holes touching except for an occasional flyer). I only had time to shoot about 20 rounds at 50 yards, but will be going back to the range with the remaining 30 and taking notes on accuracy and velocity. I will also remember to take the chronograph. I believe they will be about 1150-1200fps. The bullets were free, the powder is for cast .357 loads (and will last a long time), so I figured why not. I may end up attempting to use them on raccoon and rabbit later this season instead of the LR just for something different. Even if I had to purchase bullets, this could make a very economical sub 100 yard plinking round with pulled 55gr bulk bullets.

[Zero333]

Thanks for sharing.

I always wonder if I'll get a bullet stuck in the bore if I try some published subsonic loads. One of these days I'll find out for myself.

[Robinhood]

Hard hitting 22LR replacement

[Hersh5317]

So, I ended up having to get rid of the rifle, but I have a Contender 14" barrel with a 1:12 twist that I shot the same recipe out of. Too cold and wet today to mess with the chronograph. I am still learning how to shoot this thing accurately. It is a lot more difficult than a rifle, but I hope to be able to turn it into a 50-75 yard small game gun with this load once I get more consistent.

The delivery system https://imgur.com/O5dm5nN

25 yard groups averaged slightly larger, but this was the last group I shot https://imgur.com/sgIUa4d


If you look closely, two went into almost the same hole at 25 yards https://imgur.com/Ef92Paw

Here is the last 50 yard group (scope adjusting groups of slightly larger can be seen in photo with handgun) I am still trying to get a consistent hold with this, but I am happy so far. https://imgur.com/mQMTGbx

[penna shooter]

Noice