I have a few question for those that have and do reload .223 rounds. My rifle like the 53-55gr Hornady factory rounds. When I start I will try various bullet brands/powders/primers-like most all you have already done. If everything else being equal on accuracy-why would you choose the heavier (69-75gr.) bullets-other than bucking the wind?. I will be shooting small game out to 150 yds, paper to 300yrds. Thanks for your help/replies.
Soon to reload-need guidence on .223 bolt/MVP 24"
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There are a lot of complexities within yourquestion.
First, I would find out what barrel twist rate your 24" MVP has.
If it's 1:12 then the lighter bullets <50-gr will normally shoot better.
If it's 1:9" then you should be able to shoot up to almost any bullet weight between 50-gr to 68-gr bullets.
If you are a 1:8" then 55-gr~-77 gr should do fine and a 1:7 twist barrel will not fly lighter bullets well at all but will be wonderful with 68-85 grain bullets.
If you want to shoot to 300-yards and you have a 1:9" twist I would try really hard to find a 55-gr~62-gr bullet that loves your powder and primer and call it good.
The 68/69-gr bullets start to buck the wind best beyond 250 yards but they really don't show that much difference inside 250.
There are a lot of complexities within yourquestion.
First, I would find out what barrel twist rate your 24" MVP has.
If it's 1:12 then the lighter bullets <50-gr will normally shoot better.
If it's 1:9" then you should be able to shoot up to almost any bullet weight between 50-gr to 68-gr bullets.
If you are a 1:8" then 55-gr~-77 gr should do fine and a 1:7 twist barrel will not fly lighter bullets well at all but will be wonderful with 68-85 grain bullets.
If you want to shoot to 300-yards and you have a 1:9" twist I would try really hard to find a 55-gr~62-gr bullet that loves your powder and primer and call it good.
The 68/69-gr bullets start to buck the wind best beyond 250 yards but they really don't show that much difference inside 250.
Thanks for you reply. Mine barrel is a 1:9 twist. I know I (theoretically) can shoot up to 75 gr. However I am hoping mine will like reloads using some quality 55gr. bullets. I know it all depends and every gun has it's preference. I used to reload a long-long time ago. Wanting to get back in-so hence the questions.