Sierra Gameking 62gr Loads .223 Rem (2024)

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What is the best load for .223 ar-15? ›

For 40-grain bullets Sierra recommends powders such as VihtaVuori N-130, IMR-4198, and Hodgdon H322 whereas slower burning powders such as VV N-550, IMR-4064, and H4895 are recommended for the 90-grain MatchKing.

With its recently introduced GameChanger—aka Tipped GameKing—Sierra has entered the modern age of hunting bullets. The new GameChanger should provide the excellent accuracy the GameKing is known for coupled with the durability and flight-enhancing characteristics of a robust but refined synthetic tip.

While if you plan to use it for home defense, I recommend Remington 223 Rem 77-Grain HPBT because the hollow point bullet is less likely to over-penetrate. Lastly, for target shooting, I recommend Wolf 223 Rem 55-Grain FMJ because it's inexpensive.

The GameKing is line of bullets designed for hunting.

H322 and Varget powders are two solid choices, both from Hodgdon. They're ideal for small 40 grain varmint bullets. Alliant Power Pro Varmint is another exceptional powder for varmint rounds. If you prefer a slightly heavier bullet, you really can't go wrong with Hodgdon H335 powder.

But the fact is the Match-King was not designed for hunting, and the . 30-caliber and under bullets most MatchKing devotees use cannot be trusted to give the predictable expansion and penetration hunters require.

Sierra's 69-grain MatchKing bullet proved superbly accurate and is factory loaded by several brands. Black Hills Ammunition loads the long, heavy, aerodynamic 77-grain Tipped MatchKing in 5.56-labeled ammo, and in the right firearm it's amazingly accurate and 1,000-yard capable.

So just exactly what is the difference between a GameKing and a Pro-Hunter you might ask. The answer can be as simple or as complex was you want. Simply put the GameKing is designed for medium to long range impacts. While the Pro-Hunter is designed for close to medium range impacts.

223 Remington cartridge also deserves credit. Firing a 55-grain bullet at 3300fps almost guarantees good accuracy at medium ranges out to 200m.

223 Rem. cases are relatively small and relatively light, and they aren't designed with high ballistic coefficients. This means these projectiles don't impart much energy compared to other hunting cartridges and they're more susceptible to the wind.

Is 62-grain better than 55-grain? ›

The two most powerful were 62 grains, while the weakest was also 62 grains. If you took the Fusion SP out, the 62-grain rounds would have better energies than the 55-grain round. However, the advantage would be minimal.

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Sierra “Game King” bullets have earned superlative accolades for years and years. Now HSM has developed an entire lineup of fine hunting ammunition featuring the time-honored Sierra GameKing/Pro-Hunter bullets.

Their high-quality pistol and rifle cartridges use clean burning smokeless powder which is known to be consistent and clean. You can trust Sierra Bullets to deliver reliable and clean ammo that will show you positive results downrange or out on the field.

Among all the AR-15 twist rates, 1:8 inches is the most versatile and multipurpose. Just check out various AR twist rate charts, and you'll see that the 1:8 twist rate handles most AR-15 loads well. While the 1:8 twist rate can handle most loads, it works best with 60 to 80-grain loads.

If you use the . 223 Remington cartridge for varmint hunting, order this 100-count box from Hornady and you'll have effective reloading bullets for your empty cases. These 53-grain bullets are from Hornady's V-MAX brand, which is specifically-design to give maximum effectiveness on larger varmints like coyote.

For personal defense and as an all-around recreational rifle, the 16-inch barrel rifle is easily the best choice.

Winchester's website specifically recommends three . 223 loads for whitetail, all using 64-grain bullets: a Power Core monolithic, a Power Max bonded, and one conventional jacketed bullet. They also recommend their “Razorback XT” in . 223 for wild boar, shooting a 64-grain monolithic bullet.