Looking Forward to 2025.....

[Fuj']

After a long search I am beginning to like the idea of a .222. Long neck and capable of pushing the 77gn bullets. Right now I really like the 73BT Tgt Bergers in the .223. I think they would

PPS Do you think I could get away with a std .222 chamber or should I ask for a longer throat?

Good question....Personally I would stick with the standard one because with the .222, I'd be mainly
shooting 52 to 55 gr bullets with the proper twist. Since your shooting the longer ones, maybe another.
.050" freebore. What freebore length is on your .223, and are you jumping or jamming them ?? And Ya'
now, the premise for the .222 is to shoot them shorter bullets.

[charlie b]

Fuj,

Another question. With the longer boat tail bullets I sometimes see a bullet get the same size group at 200 as I do at 100yd. The Berger 73BT's are the latest ones to do this. Is this a real thing or is this just my head messing with me?

[Fuj']

Best way to explain it.....Look up, "Bullet going to sleep". There is a period of time and distance before the bullet
is actually settling down and spinning perfect, after leaving the muzzle.

[charlie b]

Thanks Fuj, that helps.