July 13, 2018, 03:16 PM
BisleyblackhawkGood day at the range...I even surprised my self :-)
I got up late this morning, ate a bite and decided to make a trip to the range. I took the Aero/Ballistic Advantage .223 Wylde build...
Trust me...I've never been a precision shooter...
I was pretty pleased to end up with this group at 200 yards using 55 grain American Eagle ammo...the more rounds I shoot in this barrel, the tighter the groups are becoming...overall, I'm pleased and look forward to working up some hand loads for this rifle...
July 13, 2018, 06:24 PM
thundersonNice! Don'tcha just love it when the moon and stars align for a good range day? Way to put 'em in there!
July 13, 2018, 06:43 PM
fritzRespectable results for AE55. It's not the most accurate ball ammo, but not the worst either. It's consistent enough that I will use it in carbine comps for the more generously-sized targets out to 100 yards.
I recommend setting an accuracy baseline with factory ammo -- so you know how your handloads compare. Using factory ammo with the same bullet of choice is a place to start. If factory offerings don't exist with your bullet of choice, options should include:
Federal GMM 69
Federal GMM 77
Hornady 55 Vmax
Hornady 68 HPBT match
Hornady 75 HPBT match
July 16, 2018, 08:33 PM
Rolan_KrapsI plan on putting mine on paper soon.