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    223 3 gun long range load?

    I will be pulling the trigger on the Hornady 55 FMJBT for 250 yards and in but need something for 300 to 600 yards. Should I just go to the 77 grain pills and skip the 69s. What is a good projectile that will get the job done without being $300 / 1000.
    The two rifles that I shoot: 1 in 7 and 1 in 8 for twist rates.
    Considering the new Sierra TMK or Berger but the pricing on the Nose CC seems much better.

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    Deadeye Dick Clusterfrack's Avatar
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    I'd go with 77gr. Here's my load:
    77 gr Berger OTM
    24 gr IMR 8208 XBR
    Length: 2.264-2.265 in
    Primer: CCI #450 (SR Mag) (= CCI#41)
    Velocity: 2782 fps (18” barrel)
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    Site Supporter Lon's Avatar
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    I just bought factory Hornady 75gr BTHP match when I needed long range accuracy (at Ft Benning 3G) but I think we only shot out to 450. I never left one of those plates behind without hitting it. I was using a 1/8 Rock River stainless 16" Wylde chambered barrel. If I needed extra shots it was my fault not the loads or rifle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lon View Post
    I just bought factory Hornady 75gr BTHP match when I needed long range accuracy (at Ft Benning 3G) but I think we only shot out to 450. I never left one of those plates behind without hitting it. I was using a 1/8 Rock River stainless 16" Wylde chambered barrel. If I needed extra shots it was my fault not the loads or rifle.
    I use the same bullet but loaded by Aysm. Very nice.

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