.223 bullet choice for varminting and Fox with NV

[MIKEC]

I've half a box of 55gn blitzings free to a good home if you wanted to give them a go.

 

[25 Sharps]

With respect Boydy47, you asked the question in the OP, answers were given but for some odd reason you seem to be dismissing them and the very bullet that will work with your 1/9 twist and at more than sufficient velocities and tick your box for something that bucks the wind better than the 40gr you started with. I'm a little confused as to why you are rejecting what quite a few have suggested is a great option as an all rounder? Once again....1/9 twist and the tmk ticks your boxes nicely (as very few longer will stabilise in a 1/9) and therefore seems like an obvious answer to your question. Why not try them and if your rifle doesn't get on with them, then stick to lighter, faster loads. I've been using these and the 77s for a few years now and can vouch for them.

I was asking specifically for a lighter option in the OP, I had already confirmed I'd be using the 69s but wanted a lighter alternative. My question specifically was will any of the lighter alternatives Buck the wind better than the others?

Therefore I don't think discounting the 69s is particularly odd! I too have been using the 69s for a couple of years now, mainly for target but I have shot quarry with the. I know the 69s will Buck the wind but I wanted a lighter alternative, so any suggestions of the 69 are kind of missing the point of the question - though all input gratefully received!

 

[25 Sharps]

I've half a box of 55gn blitzings free to a good home if you wanted to give them a go.

Yes please that would be great, drop me a PM and let me cover the postage, thanks

 

[25 Sharps]

I really think that if your shooting sub 250 yards you may as well stick to your original 40 grain bullets. Your talking an inch and a bit difference at 300 yards with a full value 7.5 mph wind compared to 55 grain bullets. These are approximate figures.
Any more than 7.5 - 10mph wind then reduce the range.

One of the main areas this rifle will be used reducing range is just not an option, the only effective way of controlling the rabbits it's to sit off at 150- 200 yards out of view and pick them off as they come out with NV. This isn't due to lack of field craft etc. but a bit of an odd circumstance where if you get any closer your approach is very obvious because you are backlit for about 500 yards. Might sound far fetched but anyone on here who shoots with me knows exactly where I mean and what I'm on about.

1.5" at 200 yards for example could well be the difference between a Miss and a hit with a rabbit sat on its haunches.

 

[kennyc]

One of the main areas this rifle will be used reducing range is just not an option, the only effective way of controlling the rabbits it's to sit off at 150- 200 yards out of view and pick them off as they come out with NV. This isn't due to lack of field craft etc. but a bit of an odd circumstance where if you get any closer your approach is very obvious because you are backlit for about 500 yards. Might sound far fetched but anyone on here who shoots with me knows exactly where I mean and what I'm on about.

1.5" at 200 yards for example could well be the difference between a Miss and a hit with a rabbit sat on its haunches.

I know exactly where you mean and the floodlights make it like a football pitch !

 

[25 Sharps]

I know exactly where you mean and the floodlights make it like a football pitch !

Having shot on a football pitch recently it's brighter!!

 

[kennyc]

Yup I know that one too and you are right