Feeding 223

[DLT]

I have a 223 barrel on the way. Usually I single feed but like to have the option to feed from a magazine or a bdl type. The barrel will either go on an origin action or a savage action. Planning on running 75-90 gr pills, what are some options that’s a sure fire no trouble plan ?

 

[Bottom Fodder]

1st. Thought using those weights is overall length with the clip will be a limiting factor without seating deep in the brass

 

[B23]

I'm not positive but isn't the Origin a Rem 700 clone type action so your possibilities for bottom metal and COAL should be nearly endless, within reason of course. I've used numerous HS Prec detachable mag systems with 223 size cartridges and they feed/work slick as hell even my 223 Ack Imp feeds great through them. If you're wanting to stay with factory Rem type BDL bottom metal and you're looking for one I have a few that are like new sitting on the shelf.

I don't do Savages so can't help you there.

 

[DLT]

I'm not positive but isn't the Origin a Rem 700 clone type action so your possibilities for bottom metal and COAL should be nearly endless, within reason of course. I've used numerous HS Prec detachable mag systems with 223 size cartridges and they feed/work slick as hell even my 223 Ack Imp feeds great through them. If you're wanting to stay with factory Rem type BDL bottom metal and you're looking for one I have a few that are like new sitting on the shelf.

I don't do Savages so can't help you there.

And yes it’s a 700 clone, Hold that thought on the 223 bottom metal. Will the hs detachable mag system bolt up to an bdl cut stock ?

 

[jpjulian]

I converted my R700 from BDL to magazine fed with a Bravo stock. I'm using MDT magazines and they work flawlessly.

 

[JB10]

Id look at the 73gr eldm. Good bc. I have a factory savage 12fv. It has a internal mag set up. I can seat the bullet to the lands and still fit in mag. It makes the coal long enough that they wont fit in a mtm 223 ammo case. Have to use a 308 ammo case. Makes more room for powder.

 

[B23]

And yes it’s a 700 clone, Hold that thought on the 223 bottom metal. Will the hs detachable mag system bolt up to an bdl cut stock ?

Yes it will. My 223 Ack Imp started life as a Rem 700 LTR 223 before I had it rebarreled/chambered in 223AI and the HS Prec det. mag setup bolted straight in.

My 20-222 also on a Rem 700 that one has a factory Rem walnut stock. I used the same exact HS Prec det. mag system on that rifle and it too was a straight bolt in replacement to the factory BDL hinged floor plate.

Those two are both five round mags and unless you're looking for it you don't really even notice they aren't factory BDL setups.

 

[William Vogel]

Id look at the 73gr eldm. Good bc. I have a factory savage 12fv. It has an internal mag set up. I can seat the bullet to the lands and still fit in mag. It makes the coal long enough that they wont fit in a mtm 223 ammo case. Have to use a 308 ammo case. Makes more room for powder.

I use the mtm boxes for my 223AI and mine measure 2.630 coal. They fit in the small mtm boxes. My heaviest bullets are the 88ELD. Can’t speak for 90-95 grain bullets though. This rifle has a 0.230 free bore. I seat the bullets past the donut area in the brass.

 

[Turkeytider]

I have a 223 barrel on the way. Usually I single feed but like to have the option to feed from a magazine or a bdl type. The barrel will either go on an origin action or a savage action. Planning on running 75-90 gr pills, what are some options that’s a sure fire no trouble plan ?

Have a 110 Savage .223 action that I dropped into an MDT Field Stock and added a Shilen 26” SS bull barrel in 7 twist for a fun range rifle. VERY accurate out to 500 yards with factory ammo. Rapidly becoming a favorite.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I have a 223 barrel on the way. Usually I single feed but like to have the option to feed from a magazine or a bdl type. The barrel will either go on an origin action or a savage action. Planning on running 75-90 gr pills, what are some options that’s a sure fire no trouble plan ?

Get the magazine. And I make a single shot feed mag for 223 with long bullets.