Ppu's Or Hornday

[David.evans 5,323]

I've been zeroing the .223 with ppu's 55g , and then swapping to hornday 55g , for shooting

The BC I belive is the same but the grouping are different , not a lot , but enough to wonder if I should just stick to one make , or am I missing something

Atb

[lllluke1 329]

Why zero with one and shoot with another? Why not just zero with what you shoot with? Or am I missing something?

Edited September 23, 2017 by lllluke1

[David.evans 5,323]

Ppu's are are half the price of horn day

[lllluke1 329]

Ppu's are are half the price of horn day

 

 

That explains that then. Is there much of a difference performance wise against a fox with them?

[Underdog 2,337]

Just use the ppu mate.

[walshie 2,804]

Stick to one. The BC of the bullet might be the same or similar but the powder loads are different.

[shropshire dan 467]

Yeah stick to 1 mate. I use ppu fmj to get my rifles on paper then fine zero with my chosen load. This new Ruger M77 doesn't like Hornady unfortunately so I use Norma to great effect.

[andyf 144]

You need to zero with exactly the same make, type and bullet as you intend to shoot, if that's factory then the same must be used.

The whole point of zeroing is to 'tune' the scope to the barrel & ammo. For a first 'go' with a newly installed scope, or a new / different rifle yes ok use Privi to get yourself on the paper, then chuck them back in the truck and use the 'good' stuff forever afterwards.

From experience a finely zeroed hand load in my 22.250 cuts a single ragged 3 shot hole at 100 yards, Through exactly the same set up Privi 55gr FMJ looked like a shotgun pattern, it was so bad I wouldn't use it for anything except a fouling shot on a cleaned barrel or to get the brass back!

So the idea of setting up with Privi then using something else is not a good one!

AF

[shropshire dan 467]

I'm lucky as my rifles love ppu

[riflehunter583 58]

if i were you i would just decide which is the most accurate and use that only.

 

its not really needed to use cheaper ammo to get on paper. if you look through the bore with bolt out and ajust scope too bore you can start to find zero then fine tune with most accuarte ammo choice

[David.evans 5,323]

All good

But it's not that simple with the N870 NV on top !

Atb

[ianm 2,594]

All good

But it's not that simple with the N870 NV on top !

Atb

 

 

It's exactly the same principle as using a dayscope. I used to borescope my n750 and now my Drone pro.

[Baldcoot 2,352]

My .243 hates PPU with a vengance ,garden hose doesnt cover it but loves Hornady Whitetail ,the manufacturing differences are simple .Americanski dont do carp,Ak is only supplied with carp and PPU maka lotsa carp for eastern european customers who AK during national service.

Americans are absolute simple it must be fit for purpose or i am not buying it ,we are ripped off sideways so a lot buy on price 15 quid PPU or 26 quid Hornady is a no brainer for Brits dealing with foxes.

BUT if your rifle doesnt like the variations in PPU manufacture its tough titty get your wallet out or miss atb

[samphire 18]

I've been zeroing the .223 with ppu's 55g , and then swapping to hornday 55g , for shooting

The BC I belive is the same but the grouping are different , not a lot , but enough to wonder if I should just stick to one make , or am I missing something

Atb

£12a hundred for PPus in 50 grain is cheap and if they group well with your set up and the bullets work on target the saving is considerable, and could be a factor if you are shooting big numbers of round wiping out vermin and jobs like that.

you have to decide if you shoot enough rounds in the field to make cost a concern, look at the advantages on accuracy you get if any on the two pick the best is my advice accuracy first cost second by honest with yourself giving up accuracy even though the savings are considerable is about weighing up the difference and will any difference impact your performance in the field.

To answer your question i do not like swapping anything when it works this eliminates adjustments saves time and expense even wear and tear. Stick to the most accurate one.

[David.evans 5,323]

£12.00 for 20 , I think you mean Sam , lol

Sam , I know what your saying , but with the range finder on the n870 , I'm trying to get it at 00/00 , it's not that easy

But I've nearly done it's just got to come over a bit more !

Atb

Lads