Ihave a problem, I have a Ruger, Bolt Action, Carbine, in 223 caliber. It has a 16 1/2 inch barrel, I can not use any bullet weight higher than a 62 grain, Anything above that will key hole at 25 yards. I can only shoot a 60 grain bullet at 100 yard, that will produce a small clover leaf, which can be covered with a dime.I can not find any spec's, on twist per inch. I believe this is the problem. Can you help?
Top Ad Widget
Collapse
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Ihave a problem, I have a Ruger, Bolt Action, Carbine, in 223 caliber. It has a 16 1/2 inch barrel, I can not use any bullet wei
Collapse
X
-
Your Ruger has a 1:9 right hand twist.
You can find specs at Ruger's web site > at Ruger's site click on 'Firearms Search' (in red bar, left hand side, you can't miss it) > click on 'Caliber Search' > enter your type/action then caliber/gauge then click on 'search' > click on 'Spec sheet' next to Compact Rifle - there you will find specs for Ruger Compact Rifle.
-
Treestand, I am trying to figure out why you are trying to load heavier bullets than a 62 grain into a .223. A 55 grain bullet will kill varmints like a champ.
The .223 is a good flat-shooting rife, however if you are looking to throw a heavier bullet you need to look into larger calibers.
With all of that said, feed your rifle ammo it likes and shoots well. If you want to shoot bigger bullets, use a larger caliber.
Comment
Welcome!
Collapse
Welcome to Outdoor Life's Answers section. Here you will find hunting, fishing, and survival tips from the editors of Outdoor Life, as well as recommendations from readers like yourself.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ for information on posting and navigating the forums.
And don't forget to check out the latest reviews on guns and outdoor gear on outdoorlife.com.
Right Rail 1 Ad
Collapse
Top Active Users
Collapse
There are no top active users.
Right Rail 2 Ad
Collapse
Latest Topics
Collapse
-
by shatikhatunTheir complaints into the subconscious of other buyers and marking their purchase decisions Others may say that such comments are unhelpful, but your...
-
Channel: Predator Hunting
05-10-2022, 03:43 AM -
-
by fitch270Good day for the Kid and a nice weekend overall. My cousin and a friend rolled in early yesterday afternoon to hunt turkeys with us for the first time...
-
Channel: Turkey Hunting
05-01-2022, 10:01 PM -
Right Rail 3 Ad
Collapse
Footer Ad Widget
Collapse
Comment