2007-01-17 05:54:49 · 8 answers · asked by CurlyLokes 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Heavier bullets tend to have better ballistic coefficients and travel further. It's not up to the brand of ammo, it's up to the weight of the bullet & amount of powder. First find out the twist rate of your barrel then match that with the range of bullet weights it's capable of firing. The heaviest .223 bullet I've seen is 100grs and you need a 1 in 7 twist to shoot it right. As for distance, it's dependent on wind conditions. You will probably notice all your bullets will reliably reach 600 yards, but heavier bullets will pattern smaller.
2007-01-17 06:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by quatin1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the advice above on bullet weight, however although the effective range of the 223 is something under 1,000 yards the ultimate range is nearer 3,000 yards (give or take). Military ammo is loaded pretty hot too, the small difference between 223 and 5.56x45 NATO, which the AR-15 can use, is mainly that the NATO round has slightly higher pressure specs. Some would say that 5.56x45 isn't safe in a 223 chamber, however the difference is well within the safety margins and I shoot either in both my 223 and 5.56x45 chambered AR-15 uppers.
2007-01-17 16:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There won't be enough difference in the range of the ammo you listed to make a difference. If you are serious about shooting at long ranges load your own customized ammo for your AR-15, and i would suggest you start with 69 grain Sierra Match King bullets and Accurate 2015 powder.
2007-01-17 22:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by mountainclass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for accuracy and distance you might consider hand loads. You need to shoot different oads through your weapon to determine which lead and charge will provide the optimal performance for the purpose you intend. You can find shooters that have a simular rifle and find our which loads they use to get a starting poing. Alos consult a local gunsmith as they deal with performance shooters.
2007-01-17 18:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of it depends on your particular rifle. Experiment a little and see what brand(s) work best for your rifle. Even then the differences in distance are going to be minuscule. The main differences will be in the shot groupings.
2007-01-17 17:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short Answer: Winchester Better Answer: reload your own.
2007-01-17 19:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yikes, are you gonna be the next sniper?
JK but in actuality, I don't know, but would the ammo make much of a difference in range?
2007-01-17 13:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by Timothy S 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Please do your gun a favor and stay away from wolf ammo. I know it's cheap and tempting but .............. please don't.
:)
2007-01-17 16:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋