So after over a decade of futzing about, I finally found the one bullet for all occasions. In my never ending battle to never leave well enough alone, I have run through the gambit of brands, profiles and weights. Finally I am ready to settle, for at least one, of the dozen plus calibers I load for...
The hands down winner(for the 5.56) is the 62gr Hornady SP bt bullet with cannelure for my AR platform guns. After yet another range trip of several sub moa groups, I have achieved reloading Nirvana. Paired with some tac rifle powder, this bullet is truly perfect for all my needs.
Featuring a cannelure, we're off to a good start for my semi autos. As a soft point, it's all range friendly. At 62gr it's all twist rate compatible. Being a boat tail, it's easy to load and aerodynamic. Lastly at 9 cents a piece I feel like an idiot for not buying 10k of them.
Overall I've got these grouping through several guns sub moa all day long. It's nice to put down range knowing it will not bounce off the dirt like an fmj bullet. Even better that it should expand nicely on a coyote if need be.
So there it is gents, one tiny nugget from many years of reloading I wanted to share with y'all. I'd say don't go out and buy them all but if you can get your paws on some, they are reloading gold.
The hands down winner(for the 5.56) is the 62gr Hornady SP bt bullet with cannelure for my AR platform guns. After yet another range trip of several sub moa groups, I have achieved reloading Nirvana. Paired with some tac rifle powder, this bullet is truly perfect for all my needs.
Featuring a cannelure, we're off to a good start for my semi autos. As a soft point, it's all range friendly. At 62gr it's all twist rate compatible. Being a boat tail, it's easy to load and aerodynamic. Lastly at 9 cents a piece I feel like an idiot for not buying 10k of them.
Overall I've got these grouping through several guns sub moa all day long. It's nice to put down range knowing it will not bounce off the dirt like an fmj bullet. Even better that it should expand nicely on a coyote if need be.
So there it is gents, one tiny nugget from many years of reloading I wanted to share with y'all. I'd say don't go out and buy them all but if you can get your paws on some, they are reloading gold.