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Reloading
.224 Speer bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="Kansaswoodguy" data-source="post: 1548915" data-attributes="member: 83267"><p>Years ago I used 70gr Barnes in 223 and where my accuracy node happened to be was at a little lower than book max charge weight and they wouldn't reliably expand on game or ballistic jell after further testing at that charge weight. At book max they opened reliably at 100yds or less so I changed to running 55gr copper bullets and push them as fast as I can accurately giving me more range in which they will reliably open up on game. I think the 70gr can work in 223 but maybe better suited to a faster 22 caliber. I've also had more copper fowling issues with Barnes bullets than with the Hornady GMX in some guns. I suspect that the Barnes are a softer copper alloy. Before I started using copper bullets I shot a great many dear with softpoint 55gr in 223 and they where effective but the superior penitration and wound channel of the copper bullets have won me over particularly in the lighter hunting calibers such as 223. This would be particularly important on a tough critter like a hog.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kansaswoodguy, post: 1548915, member: 83267"] Years ago I used 70gr Barnes in 223 and where my accuracy node happened to be was at a little lower than book max charge weight and they wouldn’t reliably expand on game or ballistic jell after further testing at that charge weight. At book max they opened reliably at 100yds or less so I changed to running 55gr copper bullets and push them as fast as I can accurately giving me more range in which they will reliably open up on game. I think the 70gr can work in 223 but maybe better suited to a faster 22 caliber. I’ve also had more copper fowling issues with Barnes bullets than with the Hornady GMX in some guns. I suspect that the Barnes are a softer copper alloy. Before I started using copper bullets I shot a great many dear with softpoint 55gr in 223 and they where effective but the superior penitration and wound channel of the copper bullets have won me over particularly in the lighter hunting calibers such as 223. This would be particularly important on a tough critter like a hog. [/QUOTE]
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