Bullets for Axis

[Mr.Snerdly]

My Axis is a pretty accurate gun with the right bullets. I can say with confidence it is a .5 MOA gun with the right bullet but I have not had nearly as much luck with the lighter ones. I am not going to say it will not shoot the lighter ones yet since I haven't done a lot of work with them yet but so far it is less than I expect. Are there any particular bullets in the say 50-55 grain range that have worked for you and also any particular powders that seem to work better?

Nearly forgot, it is a 223 Remington caliber.

[SageRat Shooter]

I have an axis chambered in 22-250 that shoots the 50 & 53 gr. Vmax pretty well. I use H4895 for my powder. Can't say it's better than .5 MOA though.

[charlie b]

The only 55gn bullets that I have tried are the cheap Hornady FMJBT bullets. They are close to MOA but not much better. Have not tried SMK's or other target grade light bullets.

[Robinhood]

Twist rate dictates the bullets that you should be looking into

[Mr.Snerdly]

Twist rate dictates the bullets that you should be looking into

Is there some rule that tells you what weight is best for a twist rate and caliber?

[Robinhood]

Is there some rule that tells you what weight is best for a twist rate and caliber?

Yes, however, if you plan on shooting the barrel you have, it is my humble opinion that is the one that will dictate your bullet purchase. I have a 7 twist I shoot 80 grains and higher. That doesn't help you. What twist do you have?

Bullet length not weight is what determines the twist rate needed. You may hear this weight bullet shoots better but what is being said is the length of this bullet works well in this twist. It has to do with the spin creating stability.

[Mr.Snerdly]

1 in 9. I see Savage does recommend the 69 grain for a 1 in 9 twist but 1 in 7 they recommend that and heavier. I noticed the 22-250 they recommend a 40 grain bullet for both a 1 in 12 and 1 in 9 twist. Interesting there would be that much variation in recommendations between 22 calibers.