223 Wylde Awesome Ammo & NEW Athlon Chronograph

Published on July 11, 2025
Duration: 13:26

This video demonstrates a comprehensive process for zeroing a Remington 700 rifle chambered in .223 Wylde and testing various ammunition types. Lead Firearms Instructor Joel from Precision Rifle Network compares the Athlon Rangecraft and Garmin Zero chronographs, analyzes group sizes and standard deviations for Fioke, Federal, and Berger ammunition, and ultimately selects the Berger 77gr OTM for its consistency. The video concludes with engaging a life-size coyote target at 395 yards, showcasing the practical application of accurate zeroing and ammunition selection.

Quick Summary

The Berger 77gr OTM Tactical ammunition was chosen for its superior consistency, exhibiting a standard deviation in the teens, making it more reliable for long-range shooting than other tested loads like Fioke 77gr Match King and Federal Gold Medal 69gr.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Rifle Setup
  2. 00:36Joel Introduces Precision Rifle Network & Rifle
  3. 00:41Remington 700 in .223 Wylde with New Barrel & Suppressor
  4. 01:00Vortex Razor HD LHT Scope & Chronograph Setup
  5. 01:13Ammunition Testing: Fioke, Federal, Berger
  6. 01:30Athlon Rangecraft & Garmin Zero Chronograph Comparison
  7. 01:51First Shots & Zeroing with Fioke 77gr Match King
  8. 02:32Dialing in the Zero
  9. 03:05Confirmed Zero at 100 Yards
  10. 03:23Chronograph Data Comparison: Athlon vs. Garmin
  11. 04:35Testing Federal Gold Medal 69gr
  12. 06:14Testing Berger 77gr OTM Tactical
  13. 06:55Ammunition Selection: Consistency vs. Group Size
  14. 07:38Re-Zeroing with Berger 77gr OTM
  15. 07:46Long Range Engagement: 395 Yards
  16. 08:13Updating Ballistics for Berger 77gr
  17. 08:52Engaging Target at 395 Yards with Wind
  18. 09:57Wind Dies Down & Final Shots
  19. 10:15Impacts and Performance Review
  20. 10:57Summary of Ammunition Performance
  21. 11:00Detailed Ammunition Breakdown: Fioke, Federal, Berger
  22. 12:01Final Decision & Long Range Test Recap
  23. 13:16Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used in the video for ammunition testing?

The rifle used was a Remington 700, chambered in .223 Wylde, featuring a different, shorter barrel than previously seen on the channel, and equipped with a KGM suppressor and a Vortex Razor HD LHT hunting scope.

Which ammunition performed best in the rifle testing?

The Berger 77gr OTM Tactical ammunition was selected as the best performer due to its superior consistency, indicated by a low standard deviation in muzzle velocity (in the teens). While the Fioke 77gr Match King shot a tight group, its higher standard deviation made it less predictable.

How did the Athlon Rangecraft and Garmin Zero chronographs compare?

Both chronographs provided similar velocity readings, with the Garmin showing a slight average velocity advantage of 3 feet per second. However, the Athlon Rangecraft was noted to return data faster than the Garmin.

What was the effective range tested and what factors were considered?

The video tested impacts out to 395 yards. Factors considered included ammunition consistency, wind conditions (gusting up to 25 mph), and updated ballistic data in a Kestrel solver, which incorporated the muzzle velocity and BC of the chosen Berger 77gr OTM ammunition.

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