Have you ever shot a quality .223 ?
Remington 40X .222
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Ackman
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In the PO Ackley book he talks about not liking the .223 or AR's, but also says the .223 is as accurate as the .222. He was right, a good .223 will shoot with a .222. I've had a couple, one 14twist Shilen was very accurate with most any bullet and made little bugholes with 40's doing close to 4,000. A stock early 223 Rem. varminter I sold to a friend shoots beautiful 1/4" groups with tireless consistency......it's deadly on pd's and rockchucks. On SD prairie dogs my shooting partner was just deadly with his AR heavy barrel, definitely not spray and pray. The .223 is no slouch.
Thanks for all the input everyone.
Since I work at a range on the weekends, I spent all Saturday afternoon cleaning the rifle.
Finally shot it today, was lucky I actually had a box of Hornady 222 SuperPerformance 50gr from a customer a few months back that bought it accidentally instead of 223.
Very sweet rifle to shoot, I will say first.
Action smooth as butter and ohh that trigger, measured at a touch under 1lb, crisp and no creep.
With the factory Hornady stuff, no group over 1" @ 100.
The crown is a little rough, not horrible but definitely needs a little TLC which is next to work on.
Measured the twist and came to 1:13 maybe 14, my buddy couldn't hold the damn ruler in one place while I was running the rod through. So I'm guessing 45-52gr pills when I get my dies to resize 223 to 222.
Since I work at a range on the weekends, I spent all Saturday afternoon cleaning the rifle.
Finally shot it today, was lucky I actually had a box of Hornady 222 SuperPerformance 50gr from a customer a few months back that bought it accidentally instead of 223.
Very sweet rifle to shoot, I will say first.
Action smooth as butter and ohh that trigger, measured at a touch under 1lb, crisp and no creep.
With the factory Hornady stuff, no group over 1" @ 100.
The crown is a little rough, not horrible but definitely needs a little TLC which is next to work on.
Measured the twist and came to 1:13 maybe 14, my buddy couldn't hold the damn ruler in one place while I was running the rod through. So I'm guessing 45-52gr pills when I get my dies to resize 223 to 222.
I have a 222 in a 722 Remington. It was made about 1958. It shoots very well.
It is a classic. I had wanted one from the time I got out of the service. I got it about 30 years ago, It took me several years to find it. I have a hard time seeing 224 holes at 300 yards. Now I just keep it.
Jeffrey
Agreed. The 223 is no slouch, however the triple deuce has a pedigree history and in a factory 40X it's a true classic!
By the way....
I had a custom Sako in a bull barrel that belonged to my Uncle...Long since passed. I loved that rifle but his son my cousin really deserved to have it.
Sooo He now has it...I need another one....Just sayn... If you all know of a nice one somewhere I really like the little deuce.
sw282
Silver $$ Contributor
Yes, l have a Model 21 Cooper MTV low ser#, in 223Rem, Jarrett barreled 700 Remington Varmint in 223Rem. Son has my old Winchester Mod70 Coyote w/Wilson 9 twist barrel 223 Rem. His ONLY rifle. He shoots SC Whitetail in season With Winchester's 64gr jsp big game load. Shoots prairie dogs with me in the summer. He's not a handloader. Shoots factory ammo. Daughter took my 5R 700Remington PSS 223Rem. l prefer 222 over a 223. My 222s are more accurate
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gambleone
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Agree, for sure.
gambleone
Silver $$ Contributor
Agreed. The Deuce is just plain inherently accurate.
I agree, I’ve had two 40XBRs in 222, 2 oz triggers, they are the true classic bench gun.
Mark W
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That Sir is a beautiful rifle!
Thank you, I got it off Gunbroker, probably had 100 rounds fired. It loves Barts 52g Ultras. It was made in 1968.
Glad to see a thread I started almost 2yrs ago was brought back to life.
If anyone is interested.
I left the rifle alone as .222
Reformed some lapua 223 into 222 to start off with, shot IMR4064 with Sierra 52gr bullets.
Excellent results.
Most recently, new lapua 222 brass, CCI BR4, IMR4198 (18.5gr)
@100yds 10shts into .2" size groups
@200 yds 1.5 - 2" groups (anyone can tell me what possibly can be happening @200yds that the groups are opening up so much)
If anyone is interested.
I left the rifle alone as .222
Reformed some lapua 223 into 222 to start off with, shot IMR4064 with Sierra 52gr bullets.
Excellent results.
Most recently, new lapua 222 brass, CCI BR4, IMR4198 (18.5gr)
@100yds 10shts into .2" size groups
@200 yds 1.5 - 2" groups (anyone can tell me what possibly can be happening @200yds that the groups are opening up so much)
@italian, glad to see yours is still a triple deuce! I have a ‘68 varmint special in 222. It’s a real treat to shoot. Accuracy usually is a bit better than 1/2”. Plenty for varmints within its range.
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