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 Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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05/01/23 01:23 AM
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Took advantage of the nice day to confirm some loads I created last year for a LaRue Stealth 16" barrel I bought. This load is a 55 grain Nosler BT with 26.8 grains of CFE-223, but my previous test was done with 55 Sierra Blitzkings. I didn't get another .06 group, but I did get in the .1's so I'm calling it good. Today's target ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/sEj8P4G.jpg) Previous group: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/xkicav1.jpg)
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Re: Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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05/01/23 03:02 AM
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Re: Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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Re: Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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05/01/23 03:24 AM
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Looks great. What speed is that getting?
Are you going to pull those pistols, or whistle Dixie?
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Re: Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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05/01/23 01:58 PM
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Good stuff !!
I always thought the 55gr was too light for the 1-8
I'll have to try some. I have a ton of 69gr matchkings though.
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Re: Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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05/01/23 03:51 PM
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I think 1:8 is the best all-around rate for .224 bullets. I’ve shot up to 77 grains out of a 1:8 twist with great results.
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Re: Some load confirmation with my LaRue Stealth .223 barrel
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05/02/23 01:26 PM
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Looks great. What speed is that getting? Not sure. A similar load with the 16” barrel this one replaced got a little under 3100.
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