Australian Outback Ammunition

Published on November 11, 2013
Duration: 12:59

This review examines Australian Outback ammunition, highlighting its claimed Ballistic Temperature Independence (BTI) feature which aims to minimize bullet impact variations across temperature changes. The presenter tests various loads in .308 Winchester and .223 Remington hunting rifles at 100 yards, evaluating accuracy and overall quality. While the brass is noted as high quality, the tested groups were mixed, suggesting individual firearm performance is key.

Quick Summary

Australian Outback ammunition features 'Ballistic Temperature Independence' (BTI) to minimize impact variations across temperatures. Tested in .308 Win and .223 Rem hunting rifles, accuracy varied, with the 69gr .223 Match King grouping just under an inch. High-quality brass was noted, and the presenter suggests trying it in personal firearms for individual performance assessment.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introduction to Australian Outback Ammo
  2. 01:13Ballistic Temperature Independence (BTI) Explained
  3. 02:44Propellant and Velocity Claims
  4. 03:34.308 Winchester Loads: 150gr Swift Scirocco II
  5. 04:16.308 Winchester Loads: 165gr Sierra Game King
  6. 05:00.308 Winchester Loads: 168gr Sierra Match King
  7. 05:37.223 Remington Loads: 55gr Sierra Blitz King
  8. 06:30.223 Remington Loads: 69gr Sierra Match King
  9. 06:51Field Testing Setup and Conditions
  10. 07:32Rifles Used for Testing
  11. 08:25Shooting the 150gr Swift Scirocco II (.308 Win)
  12. 10:50Accuracy Group Analysis
  13. 12:09Overall Performance and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main claimed benefit of Australian Outback ammunition?

The primary claimed benefit of Australian Outback ammunition is its 'Ballistic Temperature Independence' (BTI) feature, which aims to minimize variations in bullet impact point caused by extreme temperature changes, especially at longer distances.

What types of ammunition did the reviewer test from Australian Outback?

The reviewer tested several loads, including .308 Winchester in 150-grain Swift Scirocco II, 165-grain Sierra Game King, and 168-grain Sierra Match King. For .223 Remington, they tested 55-grain Sierra Blitz King and 69-grain Sierra Match King.

How did the tested Australian Outback ammunition perform in terms of accuracy?

Accuracy results were mixed. While the brass quality was noted as high, groups varied from around an inch for some loads to approximately 2 inches for the 168-grain .308 Match King. The 69-grain .223 Match King performed best, achieving just under an inch.

What rifles were used to test the Australian Outback ammunition?

The ammunition was tested in standard hunting rifles: a CZ 550 Deluxe in .308 Winchester and an Anshutz 1770 in .223 Remington, using typical hunting optics at 100 yards.

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