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.223 rifle purchase advice, 7 twist ?
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 985445" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>I started LR hunting with a .223 (Heavy barrel Remington XR100) with a 1:12 twist and it does very well out to 600 yards with the bullets it likes. Unfortunately, your 1:7 is going to require that you be a bit more discriminating in your bullet choices (I wish we had worked with you before you decided on that 1:7 twist)</p><p>The 1:7 may stabilize bullets under 70gr but you'll need to try various weights to find out what works. Your 1:7 and the guy who bought the one just before or just after you bought yours won't perform precisely the same.</p><p>When you do begin reloading, keep in mind that the .223 (especially the faster twist rifles) need high quality brass and careful technique to perform at their best. Careless handling of reloading processes (seating depth, runout, etc.) and low quality brass often result in disappointing accuracy.</p><p>If you want to save money when shopping for a scope, haunt the shooting forums and watch for a good deal. Lots of us buy a scope, use it for a while (or don't use it at all) and end up selling it to try a new one.</p><p>My Leupold twelve power fixed with target turrets is a great little varmint scope and I target shoot with it out to 600 yards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 985445, member: 50867"] I started LR hunting with a .223 (Heavy barrel Remington XR100) with a 1:12 twist and it does very well out to 600 yards with the bullets it likes. Unfortunately, your 1:7 is going to require that you be a bit more discriminating in your bullet choices (I wish we had worked with you before you decided on that 1:7 twist) The 1:7 may stabilize bullets under 70gr but you'll need to try various weights to find out what works. Your 1:7 and the guy who bought the one just before or just after you bought yours won't perform precisely the same. When you do begin reloading, keep in mind that the .223 (especially the faster twist rifles) need high quality brass and careful technique to perform at their best. Careless handling of reloading processes (seating depth, runout, etc.) and low quality brass often result in disappointing accuracy. If you want to save money when shopping for a scope, haunt the shooting forums and watch for a good deal. Lots of us buy a scope, use it for a while (or don't use it at all) and end up selling it to try a new one. My Leupold twelve power fixed with target turrets is a great little varmint scope and I target shoot with it out to 600 yards. [/QUOTE]
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