I have an interest in them lately. Anyone running one? 1:7 or 1:8 twist for some 77+ gr bullets?
I have an interest in them lately. Anyone running one? 1:7 or 1:8 twist for some 77+ gr bullets?
Yes, I have a 26" Criterion Remage barrel (1 in 8" twist & Wylde chamber) that shoots 73gr, 75gr, & 80gr Hornady ELD-M bullets very well. It's screwed into a factory Rem 700 action and secured with a NSS barrel nut. The barreled action is in a KRG Bravo 2 chasis that takes AICS pattern magazines. I've found that the MDT polymer mags have the longest internal length for seating the 75/80 bullets just off the lands. The throat on my barrel is rather long so I can seat the bullets well out there.
The 73gr load is @3045fps, the 75gr load is @2850fps, and the 80gr load is @2950fps; all loads are using Ramshot TAC powder, LC brass for 73/75 and Lapua brass for the 80gr load, and CCI 41 primers. These loads are near max pressure for 5.56 Nato (60k). This rifle is hell on woodchucks and I've had the best results from the 73gr bullets as the tend to fragment and explode after penetrating, killing them dead right there, but without blowing the critters up (too bad).
I did not choose the cheapest route to build a .223Rem trainer, but it has been worth every penny spent!!
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That’s a slick set up!
I've had a LOT of trigger time with this rifle since building it. My 6.5mm rifles barely leave the safe these days unless I'm shooting beyond 600yds. I've hit whistle pigs out to 450yds with the 73gr bullets. Run the numbers in JBM and you will see it does not give up much to the 77g/80gr inside of 600yds
Reloading cost are cheaper too as .223Rem uses half the powder of most 6.5mm and cost per bullet is lower. Build one and you will never regret the expense!
The most important thing if you want to shoot 77gr or 80gr bullets is making sure the throat is long enough to seat the bullets out of the case far enough. A standard .223Rem throat is too short, definitely go with a Wylde or 5.56 Nato chamber. This is my 80gr load, for reference it barely fits in a MDT magazine which is 2.550in OAL max.
2.544" overall length
1.995" base to ogive
0.010" off lands thus 2.005" to lands
24.7gr Tac @2940fps
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Nice setup !!!Yes, I have a 26" Criterion Remage barrel (1 in 8" twist & Wylde chamber) that shoots 73gr, 75gr, & 80gr Hornady ELD-M bullets very well. It's screwed into a factory Rem 700 action and secured with a NSS barrel nut. The barreled action is in a KRG Bravo 2 chasis that takes AICS pattern magazines. I've found that the MDT polymer mags have the longest internal length for seating the 75/80 bullets just off the lands. The throat on my barrel is rather long so I can seat the bullets well out there.
The 73gr load is @3045fps, the 75gr load is @2850fps, and the 80gr load is @2950fps; all loads are using Ramshot TAC powder, LC brass for 73/75 and Lapua brass for the 80gr load, and CCI 41 primers. These loads are near max pressure for 5.56 Nato (60k). This rifle is hell on woodchucks and I've had the best results from the 73gr bullets as the tend to fragment and explode after penetrating, killing them dead right there, but without blowing the critters up (too bad).
I did not choose the cheapest route to build a .223Rem trainer, but it has been worth every penny spent!!
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Tikka T3X is in 1:8.
Tikka T3X is in 1:8.
That’s what I mentioned. I like the Varmint model due to the stock having the more vertical grip versus a standard stock profile
Most .223 bolt guns out there that I’ve found are 1:9. Ruger Americans are 1:8 but not on their site in .223 anymore (same with Savage) so you may have trouble finding them places. If you’re looking to pick something up off the shelf, options are lacking
I'm interested to hear what you think about it.That would be Ruger #26965. I am picking one up this week. I had the older version with the rotary mag and this AR mag style really scratches an itch for me.
Some of the MVP models have 1:7 twist. The one I bought did. They also use AR mags, which is nice.
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Adjustable gas block turned all the way down. Duh.yeah, that mvp seems like a good deal. But finding one in 223 is difficult.
I’ve got the opportunity for some yote hunting locally with a farm. I would run the 18” AR, but I want it quieter with my suppressor and eliminating the BCG pop
Adjustable gas block turned all the way down. Duh.
As i understood/understand it. The RAR's that take "stanag" mags, both 5.56 and 308 will accept magpul. That they introduced a year or three ago.I was told last year that the Magpul mags would work with the newer RAR in Magpuls short-action stock that Ruger line.
My RAR still has the factory Ruger stock.
No idea in the feed styles.Well, I think those older rotary, proprietary mags are center feed and the AR mag compatible models are staggered feed.
MVP, 5.56, short barrel, MDT chassis, XLR stock, Griffin can, FLIR scope.
From the nighttime coyote videos I've seen on Youtube and from the local guys, it seems like there are multiple shots most of the time. My friends all use an AR of some sort. The bolt action will be a disadvantage. I've had a few one shot kills on singles but several times I had to send a few rounds out to stop them. That was on my old Pulsar. I haven't shot anything with the FLIR yet. The resolution is much better on it so I hope I have better luck.
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No idea in the feed styles.
But I remember being "all in" for the magpul stock to run "stanag" mags in my "RAR" then Ruger changed their stocks and bolts in those calibers that allowed them to accept standard mags.
Since mine is an older "RAR" I would have to go magpul to get magazine compatibility. But Ruger is selling the rifles ready to take the usual MSR mags
Anyone know where to find a MVP LR?
Im also considering the Savage 10T from Cabelas
Digging around some more, looking at some 6.5 Grendel options, for that extra ummph
Love my CZ 527 Varmint. Set trigger is fun at the bench.
im kinda looking at a Howa Oryx