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Posted: 9/6/2005 8:05:44 PM EDT
What is the optimal grain size for fmj ammo for a .223 ar-15 with a 16' 1/9 twist barrel?
Link Posted: 9/6/2005 8:35:37 PM EDT
[#1]
62 Grain Federal ammo works great for the 1/9 twist.  Very accurate.  Check out Natchez at www.natchezss.com
Link Posted: 9/6/2005 8:42:19 PM EDT
[#2]
Up to 69.
Link Posted: 9/6/2005 9:04:06 PM EDT
[#3]
62

Next!
Link Posted: 9/6/2005 9:58:14 PM EDT
[#4]
I believe projectile length has more to do with it than wt...
Link Posted: 9/7/2005 1:26:14 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
62 Grain Federal ammo works great for the 1/9 twist.  Very accurate.  Check out Natchez at www.natchezss.com



+1
Link Posted: 9/7/2005 2:25:50 AM EDT
[#6]
Tagged for the train crash.  

Link Posted: 9/7/2005 3:46:57 AM EDT
[#7]
Thanks for the help
Link Posted: 9/7/2005 3:54:55 AM EDT
[#8]
FWIW, Combat Jack is correct, your 1/9 twist 16" barrel will handle up to the 69 grn. SMKs.

In the Federal Gold Medal or Black Hills versions the 69s will probably get you your best accuracy, (ie.. tightest groups).

If a SHTF round is what you looking for then the Black Hills 68grn. MBTHP Hornady round would probably be a good choice if they group well in your rifle.

For plinking, see suggestions by the others above.

Mike

ps - except for the post by Colt_SBR whose obviously been snorting something or posting in the wrong thread........
Link Posted: 9/7/2005 3:56:31 AM EDT
[#9]
55-69 with 62 being the best choice, in my opinion.  But what do I know.

www.ammo-oracle.com
Link Posted: 9/7/2005 10:24:29 AM EDT
[#10]
Ive had no issues with the 77gr. BH OTM out of my 1:9 out to 300 yards.
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