kl7883 0 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 hey guys,first post here.read lots though.great info and knowledge here.question for all the reloaders and members.what is the heaviest bullet your rifle can stabilize?what length is your 223?what type of ammo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I remember reading somewhere that the Saiga 223's have a 1 in 9 twist. I think that would mean 68 grains or less. But I am no expert so don't quote me on that, just hope that's a good starting point for your research. I believe we have a few varminters on here that will know a lot about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregM1 241 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I forget the metric rating but the standard measurement is 1:9.44". I have no trouble with 62gr hp in mine. I have not tried heavier yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I am going to try the 75 grain Hornady TAP. That may be pushing it; we'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kl7883 0 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 i put about 20 rds of prvi 75gr mhp downrange and didnt see any signs of tumbling.i was just wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with 75 or even 77gr rounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 i put about 20 rds of prvi 75gr mhp downrange and didnt see any signs of tumbling.i was just wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with 75 or even 77gr rounds. Thanks for the report. That's encouraging. I'm hoping the 75 gr TAP stuff will work, because it's wicked stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m1key 7 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 i put about 20 rds of prvi 75gr mhp downrange and didnt see any signs of tumbling.i was just wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with 75 or even 77gr rounds. Thanks for the report. That's encouraging. I'm hoping the 75 gr TAP stuff will work, because it's wicked stuff. Wolf 75hp shoots very well out of my 16inch Saiga... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shadow13 0 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Hey guys the ony prob i see her is that the importer raa told me.(the president of the company) Some .223 are 1 in 7 most are 1 in 9.5. The 1 in 7 are when they run out of commercial barrels at the factory and grab mil spec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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