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NO. 1 24" TEST BARREL

.223 Remington

36 Gr. Varmint Grenade

Velocity: 3750 FPS

Energy: 1124 Ft. Lbs.

40 Gr. Hornady V-MAX ®

Velocity: 3600 FPS

Energy: 1151 Ft. Lbs.

50 Gr. Hornady V-MAX ®

Velocity: 3300 FPS

Energy: 1209 Ft. Lbs.

52 Gr. Match HP

Velocity: 3250 FPS

Energy: 1219 Ft. Lbs.

55 Gr. Full Metal Jacket

Velocity: 3200 FPS

Energy: 1250 Ft. Lbs.

55 Gr. Soft Point

Velocity: 3200 FPS

Energy: 1250 Ft. Lbs.

55 Gr. Barnes MPG

Velocity: 3100 FPS

Energy: 1173 Ft. Lbs.

55 Gr. Barnes TSX

Velocity: 3200 FPS

Energy: 1250 Ft. Lbs.

60 Gr. Soft Point

Velocity: 3075 FPS

Energy: 1260 Ft. Lbs.

60 Gr. Hornady V-MAX ®

Velocity: 3050 FPS

Energy: 1239 Ft. Lbs.

62 Gr. Barnes TSX

Velocity: 3025 FPS

Energy: 1260 Ft. Lbs.

68 Gr. Heavy Match HP

Velocity: 2850 FPS

Energy: 1226 Ft. Lbs.

69 Gr. Sierra MatchKing

Velocity: 2850 FPS

Energy: 1244 Ft. Lbs.

75 Gr. Heavy Match HP

Velocity: 2750 FPS

Energy: 1259 Ft. Lbs.

77 Gr. Open Tip Match (OTM)

Velocity: 2750 FPS

Energy: 1293 Ft. Lbs.

24” Test Barrel

NO. 2 20" TEST BARREL

5.56mm

50 Gr. Barnes TSX

Velocity: 3275 FPS

Energy: 1191 Ft. Lbs.

62 Gr. Barnes TSX

Velocity: 3000 FPS

Energy: 1239 Ft. Lbs.

62 Gr. Dual Performance™

Velocity: 3000 FPS

Energy: 1239 Ft. Lbs.

69 Gr. Open Tip Match

Velocity: 2875 FPS

Energy: 1266 Ft. Lbs.

69 Gr. Sierra TMK

Velocity: 2875 FPS

Energy: 1266 Ft. Lbs.

70 Gr. Hornady GMX™

Velocity: 2800 FPS

Energy: 1219 Ft. Lbs.

77 Gr. Open Tip Match

Velocity: 2750 FPS

Energy: 1293 Ft. Lbs.

77 Gr. Sierra TMK

Velocity: 2750 FPS

Energy: 1293 Ft. Lbs.

5.56mm velocities shown are from 20″ barrels

20” Test Barrel

NO. 3 16" TEST BARREL

.300 Blackout

110 Gr. Barnes TAC-TX™

Velocity: 2250 FPS

Energy: 1237 Ft. Lbs.

115 Gr. Dual Performance™

Velocity: 2240 FPS

Energy: 1281 Ft. Lbs.

125 Gr. Open Tip Match

Velocity: 2100 FPS

Energy: 1224 Ft. Lbs.

125 Gr. Sierra TMK

Velocity: 2100 FPS

Energy: 1224 Ft. Lbs.

198 Gr. Dual Performance™

Velocity: 1050 FPS

Energy: 485 Ft. Lbs.

220 Gr. Open Tip Match

Velocity: 1050 FPS

Energy: 539 Ft. Lbs.

16” Test Barrel

NO. 4 24" TEST BARREL

.308 Winchester Match

168 Gr. Match Hollow Point

Velocity: 2650 FPS

Energy: 2619 Ft. Lbs.

175 Gr. Match Hollow Point

Velocity: 2600 FPS

Energy: 2626 Ft. Lbs.

24” Test Barrel

NO. 5 24" TEST BARREL

.300 Winchester Magnum

190 Gr. Match Hollow Point

Velocity: 2950 FPS

Energy: 3671 Ft. Lbs.

24” Test Barrel

NO. 6 24" TEST BARREL

.338 Norma Magnum

300 Gr. Sierra MatchKing

Velocity: 2625 FPS

Energy: 4589 Ft. Lbs.

24” Test Barrel

NO. 7 24" TEST BARREL

.338 Lapua Magnum

250 Gr. Sierra MatchKing

Velocity: 2860 FPS

Energy: 4540 Ft. Lbs.

300 Gr. Sierra MatchKing

Velocity: 2625 FPS

Energy: 4589 Ft. Lbs.

24” Test Barrel

Rifles for the .223 utilize a wide range of rifling twist rates, from 1 twist in 7″ to 1 twist in 12″. Bullets above 60 grains require faster twists to provide the best accuracy. As a general rule, bolt action rifles have a 1 in 12″ twist and shoot best with bullet weights of 60 grains or less. Semi-automatic rifles produced since 1985 generally have a faster twist and can stabilize the heavier bullets but may not perform as well with the lightest bullets. The 60 grain versions are a good choice for agencies or individuals who need one bullet weight to work in a variety of rifles with different twist rates from 1 in 7″ to 1 in 12″. Velocities shown are from 24″ barrels.

Our Dual Performance™ line features a monolithic machined copper projectile that immediately begins expansion upon impact forming a temporary cavity exceeding the capability of conventional bullets. Once the large primary cavity is created, the petals release from the body of the projectile to cut separate wound tracks through the stressed tissue. The body of the bullet, still retaining a substantial percentage of its original weight but now free from the unnecessary drag, penetrates deeply to ensure maximum effect on the target.