Hello everyone,
This is the first forum I have joined so I apologize if I'm bringing up any old discussions, I just couldn't find what i was looking for. I am working on building a P-dog gun for my wife and daughter and thought the 20 prac would be a nice rifle for the job. I ordered a barrel from McGowen (looks really nice) and i Got it in last Friday. Its 26" long 1:10 twist and I'll be putting it on a Marlin X7 that was chambered in .223. I have 2 questions that I haven't been able to find answers for. First off, what weight of bullets shoot well out of 10" twist? I know I'll have to do some load development but I'm wanting to use this as a coyote gun as well and wanted to use some heavier bullets. The second question is, when I headspace do I have to buy the guages or can I use a 223 case that I have sized down to 20 cal? Thanks in advance.
Ryan
This is the first forum I have joined so I apologize if I'm bringing up any old discussions, I just couldn't find what i was looking for. I am working on building a P-dog gun for my wife and daughter and thought the 20 prac would be a nice rifle for the job. I ordered a barrel from McGowen (looks really nice) and i Got it in last Friday. Its 26" long 1:10 twist and I'll be putting it on a Marlin X7 that was chambered in .223. I have 2 questions that I haven't been able to find answers for. First off, what weight of bullets shoot well out of 10" twist? I know I'll have to do some load development but I'm wanting to use this as a coyote gun as well and wanted to use some heavier bullets. The second question is, when I headspace do I have to buy the guages or can I use a 223 case that I have sized down to 20 cal? Thanks in advance.
Ryan