Confused with Axis 1:9 and .223 bullet weight
Okay, I'm not a newbie, but definitely not a grizzly veteran. I have purchased various match grade factory ammo in 69gr and 75gr for my Axis. I went to the farm yesterday to test. I started using Remington 55gr just to get the scope dialed in. With the cheaper Remington 55gr. I was able to keep 5 shots in about a 1" square. Soooo, I figured, "boy, when I start shooting the 69gr match grade" I'll be driving tacks..........NOT! I couldn't keep the match grade within 2". Everything I had read said 1:9 twist would stabilize a 69gr bullet very well. I used three different manufacturers, factory loads. So, someone please enlighten me!! Please!! By the way, I was shooting at 100yds.
I probably won't have time to reload for the next few years, so I'll have to stick to factory loads.
Thanks in advance,
Joe
Confused with Axis 1:9 and .223 bullet weight
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Originally Posted by
jlnft
The more I read, the more I'm thinking about reloading. Then I can fine tune everything. Is there a recommended starter kit that includes everything I would need for $100-$150?
Thanks,
Joe
Lee makes a kit that runs a bit over a hundred bucks; you'd also need a set of dies, components, and a trimmer/case length gauge. A caliper is important too, IMO.
You WILL spend money and upgrade your gear as time goes along and you see what you do and don't like.