I shoot the 223 round a good deal, I am looking at getting a 223AI in a bolt gun or a barrel for my Encore if I get more confident it can be a shooter.
J E, my RRA 223 has a 1-8 & groups the 77SMK better than any other, also great with 75 Hor. OTM & sub 1/2" with the 60 V-Max.
I was looking at a 204, esp. after someone pointed out on this forum how it does well with the
55 Berger, I ran the numbers with a guestimated 3100 vel & it looked good. But, I looked at numbers with the 223AI with the 75 A-Max & it was almost as flat with alot better wind drift & no doubt better Coyote killing punch. I ran the 223AI numbers at 2950, but someone on another forum said the 223AI would do a little better than that. Not sure about the vel. of either round,
But whether you run a 50 @ 3700+ as a previous post stated or a heavy bullet for longer range, the 223AI is sure looking good. I hope we get additional comments on this one.