Savage LRPV 1:7 twist. 3/8" at 200 yards, 80 grain Nosler CC bullets, Target, and BR 4 primers.
Terry what brass are you using?
Savage LRPV 1:7 twist. 3/8" at 200 yards, 80 grain Nosler CC bullets, Target, and BR 4 primers.
I have an old (1997) Colt HBAR (CAR) with a 1:9" SS barrel (unknown round count, but well above 7K) that shoots 5-shot groups of 50gr Vmax w/H335 under .5 moa all day long.I’ve read how accurate the 6br is - basically it’s king - and in general beats the 223.
However, how accurate is your 223?
Are we talking a difference between the 2 calibers possibly a .3 moa rifle compared to a .4 moa?
Or is the real world difference larger?
Thank you
+1 I have found the exact same thing, I have gone through many stages and always look for the .223 when I just want to enjoy things . You can use range brass to Lapua and still get great results with some meticulous case prep and loading without spending a ton of money .It is my favorite for load testing,keeps my mind fresh looking for the perfect combo. Low recoil is an added bonus.The 223 Rem is probably one of the best for developing your shooting skills without breaking the bank. Shooting MOA groups is so easy a cave man could do it, but what was amazing to me is how much skill and preparation it takes to shoot under a 1/4 minute.
I'm on my second 6BR, have a 308 with Shilen SM barrel too, and have tried 6.5 CM and 22-250, but my favorite is still the good ol' 223. It shoots tiny, low cost groups in cheap copier paper targets, perfect for my kind of beer budget target shooting.
223 - BENCH REST LOAD 0.224 1 in 9" For bullets up to 70 gr. ,I shoot a Sierra 52 gr. HPBT Match #1410 , NORMA Brass, Federal 205M -Small Rifle Primers. Hogdon-H335 27.2 grs. @ 3448 fps Boron Nitrade - 0.0235 Wide X 0.189 High 100 Yard BENCH REST LOAD!!!I’ve read how accurate the 6br is - basically it’s king - and in general beats the 223.
However, how accurate is your 223?
Are we talking a difference between the 2 calibers possibly a .3 moa rifle compared to a .4 moa?
Or is the real world difference larger?
Thank you
Well glad yoy asked,
Savage model 112 shoots many groups right at the listed info,GOT LUCKY For a stock rifle is my thinking.
This^^Accurate enough for me to make HM with it in F/TR midrange.....
Accurate enough for me to make HM with it in F/TR midrange.....
My experience has been a .222 will shoot inside a .223....some of the old guys shooting bench rest at the range shot .222 when it was “king” of the hill and still shoot them. I believe I recently read an article where 222 is still a top selling round in Texas....
My experience has been a .222 will shoot inside a .223....some of the old guys shooting bench rest at the range shot .222 when it was “king” of the hill and still shoot them. I believe I recently read an article where 222 is still a top selling round in Texas....