I have a Ruger American Ranch 5.56 that shoots the 77TMK as good or better than my Tikka .223. It's a super fun little rifle.Okay. I read the whole thing. Getting ready to set up a Ruger American Ranch in 5.56. 1/8 twist 16.5” barrel. I have 77 TMK, ADI brass, Varget and CCI 450’s. I need to stay at magazine length so I can use Magpul P Mags. Any insight on a charge weight with the Varget? I’ll take all the speed I can get without pressure signs and without giving up accuracy.
Also, with the lower muzzle velocities of this combo (probably 2600?) what would be maximum terminal distance on whitetail? Cyotes? 300 if I do what I need to do? Thanks.
LOL! Okay.I just traded my ar for an unfired 40yr old L461 sako in 223. I plan on hunting blacktails and varmints with it. Cheaper plinking ammo avail and best of all you can see your hits when hunting. Thats a big one for me. I will use my 270 for mulies due to wind and to be able to reach out to 400. I would say up to 100-150 for a 223 is about it for deer.
Hey sako’s are nice. I think if you haven’t, read this entire thread - you may find folks are killing deer well over 400 yards as well elk and moose with extraordinary lethality.I just traded my ar for an unfired 40yr old L461 sako in 223. I plan on hunting blacktails and varmints with it. Cheaper plinking ammo avail and best of all you can see your hits when hunting. Thats a big one for me. I will use my 270 for mulies due to wind and to be able to reach out to 400. I would say up to 100-150 for a 223 is about it for deer.
35 yards.Distance of shot? The BSB have a reputation of being hard on the plumbing.
Yes, I'm using the 10rd AR mags. I haven't had any issues but I really don't rapid fire or test it. And I usually single feed if I am shooting targets.@mt100gr. Are you using AR mags in your RAR? Any feeding issues?
not knowing any better.... that's why i picked up a box of barnes when i first got my AR setup for lion calling... i simply didn't know it was a poor choice... luckily they didn't shoot well compared to many other rounds i also tested... it wasn't until reading this thread that i realized they were a poor choice in .223... now it makes perfect sense.Aside from living in a sh!thole state that requires monos, WHY would you choose to shoot them out of a 223 for anything?!?!
I’m getting 2640 out of an 18” barrel with 23.9 of varget@mt100gr. Greatly appreciate your input. I was hoping to get close to 2600 and it sounds like I’ll have a pretty good chance. 400 yard max is plenty for were I’ll be hunting. For sure. Thanks again.
Is the 77gr Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical Tip Matchking the same bullet as the 77gr tmk?? Just a blue tip instead of green ?
Great trade.I just traded my ar for an unfired 40yr old L461 sako in 223. I plan on hunting blacktails and varmints with it. Cheaper plinking ammo avail and best of all you can see your hits when hunting. Thats a big one for me. I will use my 270 for mulies due to wind and to be able to reach out to 400. I would say up to 100-150 for a 223 is about it for deer.