Cast boolits in .223

[jack19512]

I am thinking about casting for my .223. It is a Stevens model 200 with a 1in9 twist. Can anyone tell me what weight boolits might be expected to shoot well in this rifle? Thanks

[Wayne S]

With the 1-9 twist it will handle any bullet available, before getting started,
1.Do "the Search" thing on .223, you will have enough to read to give you an idea on the in's & outs of shooting cast in a .223
2. what might not be covered is that you need to give the BBL very very good cleaning before trying lead.

[Bladebu1]

1/9 is suppose to be the well rounded twist if you were 1/7 like mine I would say 62 grain or more
if it were 1/11 I may say 55 Grain but in general I would say you have to try and find out what it likes to eat if you google it there a few artical about bullet wieght and twist rate the grains for .223 can go from 40 grain up to around 90 most around 50 ish range

[Ben]

Excellent articles here on shooting cast bullets in the 223

http://www.castpics.net/

When the page opens,
Look on the left hand side of the page,
Now click on Articles by Members, look for :

Cast in the 223
Cast in the 223 Part II
Cast in the 223 Part III

[Larry Gibson]

Suggest a heavier Lovern design like 225462 for use in 9" twist .223s. Use of medium burning powder like 4895 with a dacron filler also works well. Keep velocities under 1900 fps.

Larry Gibson

[jack19512]

Thanks to all. :)