TC Venture .223

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Picked up a new one tonight for a song.

My question is what's the best bullet weight for this rifle with a 1:12 twist rate---my experience with .223/5.56 is only with 1:7--1:8 and 1:9 semi-auto rifles--------so kinda clueless with this new twist rate.

Thanks

OBG

 

[2ndtimer]

My .223 rifles with 1 in 12" twist liked bullets in the 40 to 55 gr weight. 50 gr bullets seemed a good compromise, but the 40 grainers also shot very well and give spectacular performance on small Varmints at close range.

 

[dh1633pm]

Congrats on the new rifle. Wondering why TC went with such a fast twist rate. I guess to support lighter bullets. Tell us how she shoots.

 

[Corn-Picker]

Picked up a new one tonight for a song.

My question is what's the best bullet weight for this rifle with a 1:12 twist rate---my experience with .223/5.56 is only with 1:7--1:8 and 1:9 semi-auto rifles--------so kinda clueless with this new twist rate.

Thanks

OBG

I have a TC dimension in 223 with the same twist, it shoots up to 62 grains (Federal Fusion) just fine, it also does well with the 55 grain Barnes TSX, which is a longer bullet. I haven't tried anything heavier than 62 grains. It likes the 50 grain American Eagle varmint tipped best.

 

[merrill]

If your Venture shoots as accurately as mine, you will be very happy. With my reloads, mine shoots about 1/2 inch @ 100 yds.

 

[Jackal]

In my opinion, .223 rifles really come into their own with 50gr bullets.