223 remington defense load for remington 716 police

pete00 · July 31st, 2009, 09:13 AM

Hi it's me again with a new question. I have to chance to get an used remington 7615 police pump action rifle, and I think I will get it. I will use primerly for target/fun shooting and in case of emgerncy for sd. And that's the reason why I have openend this thread. Which 223 remington load would be the most effective from an 16.inch barrel? I would be pleased hearing some tipps

Greetings from austria.

MattLarson · July 31st, 2009, 09:30 AM

The Hornady TAP loads seem to perform very well, and with the lighter bullet loads, the danger of over penetration is about on par with a handgun round.

Matt

wine6978 · July 31st, 2009, 10:46 AM

That's a good gun I had one but traded it. I kick myself everyday for it!

pete00 · August 1st, 2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattLarson

The Hornady TAP loads seem to perform very well, and with the lighter bullet loads, the danger of over penetration is about on par with a handgun round.

Matt

I see. Thx for your tipp, I will try to get the hornady tap rounds.

Cuda66 · August 1st, 2009, 10:35 AM

What twist rate does it have?

pete00 · August 1st, 2009, 11:01 AM

According to the internet the 7615 has an 1/9 twist rate.

Cuda66 · August 1st, 2009, 09:06 PM

With a 1/9 twist, you'll probably get best results out of bullets weights of 55 to 70 grains.

I like either 55gr HP's/NBT's, or 64 grain SP's in my 1:9 rifles...

pete00 · August 2nd, 2009, 04:32 AM

Thx for your answer cuda. It would be no problem to get some 55 gran jhps. I would also be possible to get some 64 grains loads like the 64 grain federal power shok or the 64 grain wichester power point.

BikerRN · August 2nd, 2009, 05:59 AM

My 1::9 favors the 69 Grain bullets, as does my 1::7.

Both will handle the 62 Grain bullets OK, but niether does well with the 55 Grain load.

I would get a box of the various bullet weights and see which one does the best for you. A friend has a 1::9 twist barrel and his likes the 55 Grain loads very well.

Each gun is different, and needs to be treated as such, IMO.

Biker

pete00 · August 2nd, 2009, 01:09 PM

Thx for the tipp BikerRN, I will do that and try out which load will shot best in my new rifle.

ps: I am also look for good plinking ammo what do you think about the federalxm193?

July 31st, 2009, 09:13 AM	#1
pete00 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 39	223 remington defense load for remington 716 police Hi it's me again with a new question. I have to chance to get an used remington 7615 police pump action rifle, and I think I will get it. I will use primerly for target/fun shooting and in case of emgerncy for sd. And that's the reason why I have openend this thread. Which 223 remington load would be the most effective from an 16.inch barrel? I would be pleased hearing some tipps Greetings from austria.

July 31st, 2009, 09:30 AM	#2
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,862	The Hornady TAP loads seem to perform very well, and with the lighter bullet loads, the danger of over penetration is about on par with a handgun round. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

July 31st, 2009, 10:46 AM	#3
wine6978 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kingsville, TX Posts: 161	That's a good gun I had one but traded it. I kick myself everyday for it! __________________ You can't go through life being afraid!! Sig 229 .40, Taurus 605 .357, Keltec P32

August 1st, 2009, 10:35 AM	#5
Cuda66 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 486	What twist rate does it have? __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. --RAH

August 1st, 2009, 09:06 PM	#7
Cuda66 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 486	With a 1/9 twist, you'll probably get best results out of bullets weights of 55 to 70 grains. I like either 55gr HP's/NBT's, or 64 grain SP's in my 1:9 rifles... __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. --RAH

August 1st, 2009, 11:01 AM	#6
pete00 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 39	According to the internet the 7615 has an 1/9 twist rate.

August 2nd, 2009, 04:32 AM	#8
pete00 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 39	Thx for your answer cuda. It would be no problem to get some 55 gran jhps. I would also be possible to get some 64 grains loads like the 64 grain federal power shok or the 64 grain wichester power point.

August 2nd, 2009, 05:59 AM	#9
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,775	My 1::9 favors the 69 Grain bullets, as does my 1::7. Both will handle the 62 Grain bullets OK, but niether does well with the 55 Grain load. I would get a box of the various bullet weights and see which one does the best for you. A friend has a 1::9 twist barrel and his likes the 55 Grain loads very well. Each gun is different, and needs to be treated as such, IMO. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

August 2nd, 2009, 01:09 PM	#10
pete00 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 39	Thx for the tipp BikerRN, I will do that and try out which load will shot best in my new rifle. ps: I am also look for good plinking ammo what do you think about the federalxm193?

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