Lewi76 Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 I have recently bought a CZ.223 with a varmint barrel , what ammunition is everyone using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewi76 Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, dessyb said: here you go Only a few to choose lol , what weight are they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 55g works well out of a .223 We used Sako soft points for years and nothing walks away but if foxes only I’d use a vmax personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, Lewi76 said: Only a few to choose lol , what weight are they ? vmax 55grn some 50grn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 15 hours ago, Lewi76 said: I have recently bought a CZ.223 with a varmint barrel , what ammunition is everyone using ? can't believe no-one has asked what twist it is🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Zoli 12 guage said: can't believe no-one has asked what twist it is🙄 I think the newer CZ’s are 1:9 twist. Although I THINK the varmint always had 1:9 or a 1:8 🤔 How old is the rifle? My tikka is 1:8 but shoots 53gr v-max hot day super performance lovely. Haven’t bothered trying to shoot tiny groups. Nails foxes and anything else I point them at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Hornady I meant. The old CZ’s were 1:12. To be honest what other people are using don’t matter, gotta see what your rifle likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 In my Tikka I am loading 50g vmax with an on the limit charge. Awesome for everything 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 (edited) Cz “in the USA” sells 223 guns in 1x9 and 1x12 twist. The 1x12 twist will stabilize 55-40 grain bullets the best. The 1x9 will favor 55-79 grain if it’s newer then 10 years old it’s probably a 1x9 Edited April 21 by NoBodyImportant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 My Tikka shoots 52grn home loads very well but untill you find one that suits your rifle its all guess work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewi76 Posted April 21 Author Report Share Posted April 21 11 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: Cz “in the USA” sells 223 guns in 1x9 and 1x12 twist. The 1x12 twist will stabilize 55-40 grain bullets the best. The 1x9 will favor 55-79 grain if it’s newer then 10 years old it’s probably a 1x9 Any idea how I find out the twist ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 15 minutes ago, Lewi76 said: Any idea how I find out the twist ? It’ll be stamped on the side of the barrel possibly, next to the calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 3 hours ago, Lewi76 said: Any idea how I find out the twist ? Measure length of rifling and put a cleaning wire brush up it and let it rotate freely. Number of turns or part turns divided by barrel length every 12 inches will give you an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewi76 Posted April 21 Author Report Share Posted April 21 19 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: Cz “in the USA” sells 223 guns in 1x9 and 1x12 twist. The 1x12 twist will stabilize 55-40 grain bullets the best. The 1x9 will favor 55-79 grain if it’s newer then 10 years old it’s probably a 1x9 I’ve looked on the barrel and found 1x8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 4 hours ago, Lewi76 said: I’ve looked on the barrel and found 1x8 Then the heavy bullets will do better in your rifle. In the AR15 world 40-55g shooters use 1x12. The 62-77g shooters use 1x7. That’s why so many AR15s are sold with a 1x9 barrel. It’s a good middle of the road choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewi76 Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 3 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: Then the heavy bullets will do better in your rifle. In the AR15 world 40-55g shooters use 1x12. The 62-77g shooters use 1x7. That’s why so many AR15s are sold with a 1x9 barrel. It’s a good middle of the road choice. That’s great I have used 53g v-max at the weekend and couldn’t get a group so I will get some heavier next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 My Howa 1500 has a 1:9 twist and shoots my home load sierra blitzkings 55gn (vit n133 powder) very well. 1/4 MOA for 5 shot group. The Geco 53gn spire point work very well too. not had any runners using the spire point (soft points) loads. V-max are good too, just try a variety and see what works well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant.mass Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 I use vmax 50grn for Mr fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 20 hours ago, Lewi76 said: I’ve looked on the barrel and found 1x8 I use Hornady superformance in my 1:8 Tikka and haven’t missed any live game I’ve used it on yet. Not a big number but it’s good. I’m not interested in trying to shoot little groups tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 GGG 69Gn FMJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 My howa 1-8 will shoot anything I feed it ppu which are £14 are really good but most of the time 53-55 vmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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