dangerranger
06-08-2021, 12:53 PM
I'm looking for a lead free load for my Axis 223. I live in CA so I have to stick with lead free.
In two other 22 cal rifles I'm using Barnes 36 gr Varmint Grenades, And have been pretty happy with them. I have a good supply of them and would like to find a load that works well enough to use them in the Axis.
My most accurate load in a H&R Handi rifle is 27.5 gr of TAC under the 36 gr VG bullet. But in the axis it shoots about 1.5" at 100 yds. The same Axis shoots 3/4" with Remington 55 gr fmg's.
Do any of you use a lead free bullet and have a good hunting load? I'll be using this mostly on Coyotes, but also ocasionally on ground squirrels. Thanks DR
In two other 22 cal rifles I'm using Barnes 36 gr Varmint Grenades, And have been pretty happy with them. I have a good supply of them and would like to find a load that works well enough to use them in the Axis.
My most accurate load in a H&R Handi rifle is 27.5 gr of TAC under the 36 gr VG bullet. But in the axis it shoots about 1.5" at 100 yds. The same Axis shoots 3/4" with Remington 55 gr fmg's.
Do any of you use a lead free bullet and have a good hunting load? I'll be using this mostly on Coyotes, but also ocasionally on ground squirrels. Thanks DR