.223 with Barnes 62gr BTHP.

[USMCM16A2]

Folks,



Anyone have a good load for the 62gr Barnes boatail for hunting. Varget or RL15? A2

[Divernhunter]

not sure if this is the same bullet but for the 62gr TSX BT
Varget 23.5gr-2807FPS max25.5gr-3021FPS
RL15 23.5gr-2876FPS max 25.5gr-3066FPS

This is from the barnes book. They show the Varget load as most accurate.
They show 1-9" or faster twist is required

good luck

[MongooseV8]

I will let you know soon. I have a hunting trip planned for this coming Tuesday. I will test out some loads this weekend, or maybe tomorrow after work.

[highpower790]

I always go with Varget at 24.5gr...works for me!

[MongooseV8]

How funny mine came out the same.

08 LC Brass Fully Processed
CCI BR4
2.250" oal
No Crimp
24.5 Grains Varget

Gave me 1/2" groups at 100 out of a WOA barreled AR. A griend will be shooting the same load out of an LWRC AR today, and hopefully a boar tomorrow. With any luck I can show you what these bullets will do on tough game.

[MongooseV8]

My friend made broadside contact with a good sized sow. The 62 TSX hit high in the shoulder and knocked her over and did not penetrate the opposite side. Follow up shot in the head was a different kind of ammo because of the crazy situation. I think they will work very well when used correctly.

[highpower790]

My friend made broadside contact with a good sized sow. The 62 TSX hit high in the shoulder and knocked her over and did not penetrate the opposite side. Follow up shot in the head was a different kind of ammo because of the crazy situation. I think they will work very well when used correctly.

Is the same bullet made in a heavier version?If so try the same powder charge of 24.5,I get 2800fps with a 75gr.

[MongooseV8]

Is the same bullet made in a heavier version?If so try the same powder charge of 24.5,I get 2800fps with a 75gr.

They make a 70 grain version, but the 62 was the heaviest Midway had in stock at the time. It was a last minute thing I had to 2-day the order to get his rifle squared away. I think if he hit a little lower the first shot would have been the only one needed.