Hornady TAP 75 grain checks out OK

[jimdigriz 580]

Yesterday, I received a box of Hornady TAP .223, 75 grain. There was some question whether the Saiga barrel could stabilize the very heavy projectile. I tried it out today at the range and experienced no problems of any kind. Also, it shoots very accurately. I'll be loading up my home defense mags with it. Good stuff.

 

Edited April 10, 2010 by Jim Digriz

[Alexc.s. 25]

That's very good to know. I was wondering if the 1:9 twist was good to go with more then 62g.

I may have to pick up a box to confirm your findings.

Thanks!

[dmk0210 10]

What distance?

 

I shoot 75gr TAP and Black Hills in my 1/9 twist ARs out to 100y, no problems and very accurate. However, I've had folks tell me that it will start to get unstable and spread out out at 200y or so. I haven't been able to get to a range with enough distance to try it myself.

[jimdigriz 580]

What distance?

 

I shoot 75gr TAP and Black Hills in my 1/9 twist ARs out to 100y, no problems and very accurate. However, I've had folks tell me that it will start to get unstable and spread out out at 200y or so. I haven't been able to get to a range with enough distance to try it myself.

 

Only out to 50 yards, admittedly. I intend to use the stuff as home defense ammo, so my needed range is very short. I will try it out at greater distances later to see what it's capable of.