Shooting a 223 to a Mile Accurately By Jerry Teo

Mysticplayer · #36 10-08-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks,

Although it has been out for a few years now, I have finally gotten around to shooting the 90gr Berger VLD because of the data garnered from Litz's book.

A very impressive looking bullet. A very high BC.

I am now shooting a 22" barreled Shilen with an 8 twist (See Savage Tactical Rifle build article). From the Miller stability calcs, the bullet should not be stable but I guess bullets don't read.

Decided to send a few down range just to see what would happen. Shot really well at 100yds so I pushed out to 1000yds then 1200yds.

Leaving the muzzle at 2600fps, it had no issues making it accurately to 1200yds. I wanted to ensure it was transonic or subsonic just to see if it would tumble. so far, still shooting great.

Surprisingly easy to tune too.

The interest in this bullet has grown for F class and LR Tactical matches. It offers better ballistics then even a super sized 308 IF you can get the speed up.

Shooters are already getting some decent speed but in long barrels. I feel that new powders coming in the near future will make this a very viable option.

Now you have a bullet with the BC that beats ALL 6mm bullets to date and most of the 6.5's. If we can get it to go 2800fps+, the LR ballistics improves on anything a 308 can do without the punishing recoil.

Very interesting stuff...

Jerry

g5m · #37 10-29-2009, 01:34 PM

Thanks for a very interesting article. Rereading it just makes it all the more interesting. Unfortunately I don't have such long range facilities available to try at this time. But, it does make me wonder what the slower twist rates would do.

Mysticplayer · #38 10-30-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by g5m

Thanks for a very interesting article. Rereading it just makes it all the more interesting. Unfortunately I don't have such long range facilities available to try at this time. But, it does make me wonder what the slower twist rates would do.

If I wasn't spotting for the shooter, I would have said this wasn't possible.

55gr Vmax out beyond 1000yds!!!

We actually shot to 1200yds without issue. Of course, it got moved around by the winds but was quite consistent

Out of a Wby varminter so a 12 twist (maybe 10). His loads were definitely sub MOA at closer distances and in the milk jug type sizing at 1000yds. By 1200yds, more like a large pizza box (but it was gusty too).

For such a small light bullet, the results were very surprising so ANY 223 rifle can have lots of LR fun. Just make sure you have LOTS of elevation in your scope.

Enjoy...

Jerry

g5m · #39 10-30-2009, 03:48 PM

Thanks for that info, too.

cdn shooter · #40 11-20-2009, 01:29 AM

Hello Jerry

I read in another forum that you Import Shilen barrels to B.C Canada. Is this accurate?

Mysticplayer · #41 11-20-2009, 11:01 AM

Please contact me at info@mysticprecision.com

Yes, I bring in a bunch of stuff.

Thanks,

Jerry

archdlx · #42 11-20-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cdn shooter

Hello Jerry

I read in another forum that you Import Shilen barrels to B.C Canada. Is this accurate?

cdn shooter....

Jerry is an awesome dealer! I bought some Berger bullets from him, and plan on buying a bbl or two, in 2010.

He is also a fountain of knowledge on all things long range!!!

Later.......