Recipe advice for AR...223....1 in 7 twist....16" barrel @ 200-400 yards?

[jess01999]

Hello all...........I want to first state that I am very new to the reloading scene. As a matter a fact I will be using a friends set up. I currently want to start shooting 200 yards plus using my CMMG 1 in 7 twist chrome lined 16" AR. Does anyone have any advice for me?? What to do or NOT to do? I intend on buying a bolt action in the future for more serious stuff but want to get started with something I already have. I have only shot at 100 yards with my deer rifle..............7mm Mag.

[Guest JHatmaker]

I think you'd be fine w/ anything between 55 and 75 grain. If you're just punching paper, 55 grain is fine...

[jess01999]

I was afraid that I mat sling 55 grain all over the place at 200 yards and above with my twist. It can't hurt to try..........I love to shoot.

[Guest ls2tiger]

With the 1-7 I would mabey spend a little cash and get some good 62 gr. Really you should just buy a little ammo of different types and shoot it. See what your rifle likes.

[jess01999]

That is probably always going to be the best....try several different loads and bullets to see what my gun likes best. I just want to stay away from stuff that I will be waisting my time with.

[Mark A]

I'm about out of 55 gr and moving to 62 gr. However, after reading this thread on the Sig 556 forum I'm seriously thinking of moving up to the 75 gr loads. I have shot a couple of boxes of Privi 75 gr match and they were very accurate...

SIG 556 :: View topic - .223 Rem 75GR HPBT Reloads

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Anything between 55gr and the SIE 77gr MatchKing will do fine.. the 77's can be loaded mag length.