So I want a dead nuts accurate bolt gun in 223/5.56 to compliment plinking with my AR's and more extended range fun on paper and/or varmints. I have a stainless Remington fluted 223 now thats set into a McMillan stock, but its a 1-12 twist. Does great with 45-50 grain, but falls off pretty quick the heavier you go--and rapidly. The barrel is also slightly lighter than the Sendero contour, more like a #4-ish.
I am thinking of jumping into the LRI group buy, and wanted a little direction. Thinking of going with a Bartlien blank, .224 5R x 26" Finished, .218/.224 Bore/Groove, 8 Twist - #13 Rem Varmint Barrel. This will make it a little heavier, but hopefully still allow me to use the present McMillan stock (little work on the barrel channel). Any contrary views or other suggestions I should consider here?
On chamber, I am really drawing a blank. I shoot very little 223 through the present rig since it only shoots very light bullets well. so I am typically running any sort of 223/5.56 through my AR's more than anything. That made me consider going with the 5.56, however I want this thing as absolutely accurate as physically possible--so should I consider 223 match? Or, is the 223 Wylde really the best of both possible choices?
Any constructive input appreciated and thanks in advance.
Will
I am thinking of jumping into the LRI group buy, and wanted a little direction. Thinking of going with a Bartlien blank, .224 5R x 26" Finished, .218/.224 Bore/Groove, 8 Twist - #13 Rem Varmint Barrel. This will make it a little heavier, but hopefully still allow me to use the present McMillan stock (little work on the barrel channel). Any contrary views or other suggestions I should consider here?
On chamber, I am really drawing a blank. I shoot very little 223 through the present rig since it only shoots very light bullets well. so I am typically running any sort of 223/5.56 through my AR's more than anything. That made me consider going with the 5.56, however I want this thing as absolutely accurate as physically possible--so should I consider 223 match? Or, is the 223 Wylde really the best of both possible choices?
Any constructive input appreciated and thanks in advance.
Will