barnes varmint grenade

[denny28]

Does anyone have any experience with 22 cal 50gr varmint grenades out of a .223? I went to the range today with some test loads and they shot more of a pattern than a group, loads were with h322 at 24 gr and again at 25 gr with cci primers. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Chase515]

If you shot a pattern maybe you should evaluate your ability to pull the trigger?

 

[Boiled Owl]

YES!
They have no lead in them and are very long.

A guy gave me a partial box as he couldn't stabilize them in his 1 in 12 twist bolt action.

I tried some in a 1 in 9 AR and they keyholed. Then I tried them in a 1 in 7 twist AR and PRESTO no more keyholes.

I didn't buy any and prefer the 55gr Vmax instead.

 

[denny28]

I had no problem shooting several good groups with a similar load with a 53gr vmax bt, but I had high hopes for the grenades. These are out of a Howa varmint supreme 1in 12 twist.

 

[warthog]

denny, make sure they are .224 diameter bullets, Barnes makes a range of "22" diameters for various guns.
I have some that are .222 for example since this is what my Hornet turned out to be when slugged.
Before I slugged it I shot patterns rather than groups as well.

then again maybe you knew that already. was just a thought.