Why do some folks shoot 70+ grain bullets in their 223?

Originally Posted By: FishSqueezerPowerfisher,

Check out the 53 gr Vmax bullets, they have a higher BC than the 50,55 and 60 gr Vmax. In theory, they should be impacted less by the wind.

Goodluck!

I will give them a try. I am learning that bigger is not necessarily better.....
 
I have a Lithgow Arms in 223 which has a 1:9 twist and shoots over the counter ADI Sierra Blitzking 55’s sub MOA, however they wander a bit on a breezy day so I’m going to reload with some Hornady 73’s and see what happens.
 
pahntr760 said:
They shoot them for the high BC and more predictable trajectory from that. More or less...
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That is why in some of my .223's (1-8" to 1-7" T).
In the 1-12"T .223/5.56mm I stay less than the 55grs, which is predominantly my Varmint guns (4 legged types).
Simply just picking the correct hammer for the task at hand.
 
I have one AR that loves 55's (1 in 8 twist) another one that needs 62 or heavier (1 in 7 twist), and others that love 69's (1 in 7 twist). Different strokes for different tools.
 
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