Hornady 53 gr .224 bullets

[scope eye]

I have a 12 twist 223 AI and it can stabilize 69gr sierra's, so I would not worry about the 53gr, you can always make up for slower twist to stabilize a bullet with higher velocity.

I can even stabilize those same 69gr Sierra's in my 22-250, and that has a 14 twist, they only thing is you have to send them with authority.

Dean

[earl39]

I have a 12 twist 223 AI and it can stabilize 69gr sierra's, so I would not worry about the 53gr, you can always make up for slower twist to stabilize a bullet with higher velocity.

I can even stabilize those same 69gr Sierra's in my 22-250, and that has a 14 twist, they only thing is you have to send them with authority.

Dean

That's not stable that's just not enough time to wobble.

[scope eye]

That's not stable that's just not enough time to wobble.

Earl, I had never thought of it that way, you may be on to something, and if my 220 swift 16 twist can stabilize those 53 you have nothing to worry about, I am going to attempt to stabilize those 69gr in that swift, I am going to shove powder up there wahoo until the cry uncle.

Dean

[cranebird]

I have a 12 twist 223 AI and it can stabilize 69gr sierra's, so I would not worry about the 53gr, you can always make up for slower twist to stabilize a bullet with higher velocity.

I can even stabilize those same 69gr Sierra's in my 22-250, and that has a 14 twist, they only thing is you have to send them with authority.

Dean

I never thought of going up in bullet weight to increase the velocity with the limited powder capacity... a whole new can of worms......

[scope eye]

I never thought of going up in bullet weight to increase the velocity with the limited powder capacity... a whole new can of worms......

I am not quite sure what you mean by that, and I reread my comments, what I was getting at was if you can stabilize a 69gr with a certain case capacity and twist, you should have no problem with sending anything lighter.

Dean

[cranebird]

I am not quite sure what you mean by that, and I reread my comments, what I was getting at was if you can stabilize a 69gr with a certain case capacity and twist, you should have no problem with sending anything lighter.

Dean

I understood what you were saying and yes my statement made no sense at all when I'm reading it now. I was thinking that it takes less powder to get heavier bullets started and apparently they stabilize at lower velocities better than the lighter bullets or no ? I was thinking if you increased bullet weight, instead of messing with the 52,53 gr bullet and jump to a 60, 62 gr bullet selection and look for a accurate combo within the selections there with this new barrel. The velocity is going to drop a bit with the weight increase but it isn't necessary when poking bullets out at 250 yards, accuracy is what I need to achieve. My whole concept of what I wanted changed after ordering this barrel thanks to Dansavage. It what it is. I should just order a 6mmBR barrel and build a f class rifle and keep this .223ai to poke bullets at coyotes with which was what I intended to do with it in the first place. Thanks for your help. Odd the .224 is either 52,53 gr match or on up to 68,69 gr match and next to nothing in between.