D.Hayden Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 These bullets: Winchester Bullets 22 Caliber (224 Diameter) 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/743083 I've only seen one post refer to these (using winchester and bulk and 223). I'm sure I missed something. They're so cheap - available almost everywhere (Dillon, etc.) at < $40 per 1K. Are you using these for 3-Gun? How do they shoot (up to max 300yds) I was going to use Sierra's, but my cheap side is taking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 You aren't going to win any NRA High Power matches with them, but they are plenty good enough to practice with. And even win 3-gun matches with. I've managed to load them to an inch at 100 yards, which should be good enough for 300 yard plates. If you feel the need for more accuracy, work up a practice load with the Win 55's, and a matching JHP Match bullet, then practice with fmj and shoot matches with the jhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 What he said, but he must be some kind of magicican to get MOA. They just aren't accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hmmm, no hat, no rabbit, no scantily-clad assistant. All I can say is what I saw, and hope that barrel never wears out. I've also gotten MOA out of 63 gr Winchester softpoints from a skinny, 1/12 barrel that was an M-16 takeoff. Too bad that barrel got toasted from too much practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I wish I could say I had such wonderful experience with bulk Win's. My 1/4-1/2 MOA gun (w/Sierras) turned into a 3 MOA gun. Fine for 100 yard steel and closer. Worthless for everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 Maybe I'll use them for practice... Anywhere they sell Sierra's in 1000's? And of course: cheap? Looking for "52 Gr. HPBT MatchKing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 George said OKweber had good Sierra prices. I always bought them when Midway had them on sale. Sierra bulk packages are 500 qty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBF Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 As mentioned above, Win. FMJ ain't match quality. Probably a bullet base thing, about any enclosed base bullet seems to shoot bettrer than any open base bullet in my experience. If Midsouth still has any, the 60gr. Hornady TAP bullets might be worth looking at. Got 2 MOA out of them on a really crappy day with a few loads, and I accept 1 MOA of that spread. ( 20 round groups at 100 yards ) This is a really small sample though, have not shot them but one quick time. Did I mention they are going for $0.03 ea. in bulk ( 5K )? Midway Dogtown bullets shoot fairly well too. Travis F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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