What grain for a 223

[glen]

CorBon 62 grain tipped with Barnes bullets is one that I would try shooting through it if you plan on shoulder shooting hogs with it.

[cosmiccowboy]

As a general rule if you have a 1X9 twist try to stay at 52-69 grain and find one your rifle likes. Again as a general rule if you have an old school 1X12 twist you can shoot heavier bullets up to 80 grain and if you have a 1X7 it should handle the lighter grain loads better.

BTW, I was going from memory which I shouldn't have. Faster 1X7 twist is better for heavier bullets and slower twist 1X12 is better for light bullets.

[Berretta Man]

I shoot Remington core lok in my Ruger, 55 grain. Shoots well and I have killed several deer with that combination.

[tvc184]

BTW, I was going from memory which I shouldn't have. Faster 1X7 twist is better for heavier bullets and slower twist 1X12 is better for light bullets.

You are correct. You need the faster twist to stabilize the heavier bullets. For lighter bullets it isn't nearly as critical.

I think that is why the 1/9 is so popular as kind of a compromise between the older 1/12 or 1/14 and the much faster 1/7 barrels. The 1/9 will shoot almost anything within reason.

[raidergrad]

My favorite .223 load uses at 55 grain Hornady V-max. I originally tried lighter bullets trying to get speed but the load I worked up with the 55 grain V-max is just a sweetheart in my gun.

[angrybroadhead]

This is a Ruger MarkII I am on way to range now. Will let you know later.

[Ryanw94]

55

[Mike D]

I recommend either 55 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, 60 grain Nosler Partitions or 62 grain Barnes TSX by Cor-Bon. DO NOT use varmint loads (ballistic tips) on medium game. Use a good, quality bonded bullet.

[apelite]

My son has had good luck with a well placed shot with 60 grain Nosler Partitions.

[bho0351]

I've used 55 grain FMJ's for years and have had no problems at all. Shot placement is the key

[bmac]

Grain is not the key, shot placement is the key. With the 223 there is not much room for error, unlike the 300 where you gust have to hit hair

[DPerez905]

i have a 223 and shoot 55gr Hornady V Max they work awesome and i have not lost any animals with it.

[Solocam00]

mine love the 50 and 55 gr V-max loads

[Tommyh]

.224 CF 9" For bullets up to 70 gr.

http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=WN&prodID=WNX223R2&prodTitle=Winchester+223+Rem+64+gr+Super-X+PSP+20/box

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=148333

[huntinfool]

My .223 likes the remington soft points in 55gr. I'm interested in the 62 grain and I think there is one that is in the 70gr range.