Originally Posted by
DixieChicken
Phillip I disagree. I'd say 62gr will run better, and what I'd use for the best accuracy. Heavier bullets are more accurate in general. That said, the 55gr and 62gr are the most used in a 1:9 for sure. However I wouldn't rule out buying a box of each, even going up to 69gr if not at least one box in the 70's.
Although.... as I was saying earlier, there are other factors that come into play. But a heavier projectile is more stable in flight without a doubt.
Of course at this point we're talking about what (with good glass).... getting 1"~1½" groups at 100~150 yards vs ¾" groups.
That's basically getting sub MOA vs MOA at 100~150 yards. That and you need to get familiar with your glass (scope). As I also said earlier, I shoot mine with a 2 MOA red dot (not a magnified scope), and Troy Industries iron sights and it works for me. I've thought of getting into plinking paper at 200, 300, 500 yards but don't have the space, and just don't have the time OR MONEY to go out and buy a quality scope to play with just for plinking.
Only way the OP will know is pick up a few boxes of each. I'd get 55gr and 62gr in brass and steel from different manufacturers at the very least, and even some NATO 69gr perhaps. The go set it up on a bench, put some paper at 100, 150, and 200 yards and make a day of it. But yeah... there may not be any noticeable difference between green box Remington 55gr and Wolf 55gr, and/or 62gr for any practical distances. (Although, science tells us that 62gr will be more accurate all things being equal.) :wink:
Fishing is more fun for me these days, and all I have to hit is the lake. That's a can't miss situation. :roll: