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I have a hand me down 223 that I reload all my AR bras for. It shoots well and is a win win.
Would a .243 be a poor choice? Thinking I could load something light to keep recoil more at a .223 level.
what’s ur goal with the load?
The only load I’ve found to be super good for really long range plinking is upper 20’s gr 4198 loads with 105’s..
58’s and blue dot are less recoil then 223 but I find the ES a bit high for super super serious long range work. Mine shoots almost identical POA as full house loads and well under 1” ten shot groups. Ideal sub 300 yard practice.
85gr speer spbt mirrors most 68gr bullets bc. At 12c and change pretty ideal do all low recoil bullet.
blue dot will get you where you want but a bit lower velocity, reloder 7 is pretty sweet here. Haven’t 4198 it yet or the venerable AA5744.
heading out today to do a ladder test on 4198 and 108gr eld-m.
I was pretty happy at 25 grains and 2400fps launch. Group size was sub inch off memory and es was about 25. Originally stopped there because poi was good enough for what was needed. It’s a bit dirty tho. Be nice to get more pressure on this ancient lot of powder.
X2. I’ve had a Savage FV12 for 3 years. I paid $369 at Cabela’s and Savage was offering $100 rebate. Hard to beat a gun with a bull barrel that shoots Sub-moa out of the box at that price point. The trigger breaks at crisp 2.5 lbs and can be adjust. Really a great deal. Only down side is the super cheap plastic stock. It’s super heavy too... but that’s what I want in a bench gun anywayThose cheap 12fv savages are legit. I decided i wanted something in .223 to reload for (cheap, don't care about the barrel, keeps me from putting a ton of rounds through my hunting rifle while learning to reload). Picked up a 12fv a couple days ago, put a cheap used Vortex I had in the bin, and took it to the range tonight. Fired one shot after bore sighting, spun the turrets to get it close and fired a 3 shot group. ~.5 @ 50. Next 3 at 100, at about .4". Several more groups of the Hornady 55gr vmax, all under .75, with a few more sub .5. A couple of groups with the 73gr ELDM were a touch bigger, but still sub MOA. I'll get it out again this weekend and ring some steel with it. I was hoping to get to improve accuracy with reloading for this rifle, but it looks like I might have to settle for cheaper without losing anything being the main goal.
Went to WallyWorld for some hotdogs and decided to check the guns. They have a Savage Axis 223 for $242. Tempted to grab it.
I don't know why but I have this desire for a 17HMR.
22 Mag’s in general are more picky about what ammo they like and cost 4x as much to feed as .22lr.Stopped at ACE for some wood chips. They have a Savage B22 magnum for $189. That's just a good price on a 22 in general. Nice gun too. Any reason to not get a 22 mag over a 22LR?
22 Mag’s in general are more picky about what ammo they like and cost 4x as much to feed as .22lr.
I have both but rarely shoot the 22 Mag.
If you buy factory second bullets you can shoot a .223 for the same money and literally get more bang for your buck.
I like the Ruger precision rimfire is an excellent option but also don’t buy bulk ammo, it’s crap even if super cheap. CCI standard velocity in 50rd packs for just under $3 is ok stuff and will take you out to 300 yards on 12” target.
Tikka makes one that is supposed to be pretty good as well. If you can find a CZ for under $400 it’s a great option.
My preferred ammo is Eley Target.
Also the 22 will spank you quick in wind so it’s great to learn shooting at distance with even at 100yds. It’s also pretty cool when you see the bullet drop into the target if shooting out further. Put a 10x fixed swfa scope on whatever you get, it’s cheap and you’ll dial a ton with a 22lr.