Which Bullet Weight? A Weight-by-Weight Guide Across Ten Mainstream Calibers
Every cartridge here comes in several bullet weights. The right one depends on the job and on the rifle, and a heavier bullet is not automatically better.
Light and fast
The .223 ranges from about 40 to 77 grains. Lighter bullets suit varmints, 62 grains is the NATO weight and 69 to 77 grains are match weights. The .223's loads are at 223 ammunition.
The 224 Valkyrie uses longer, heavier...
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