Does anybody have a range report on a 223 ackley using 75 or 80gr a-max? Thinking about this for a new build need some input plan on using a 22in Broughton barrel 1-8 twist.
Range Report 223 ackley need information
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Re: 223 ackley need information
ok so I can't answer your qustion but have you seen this ?
223AI thread
ok so I can't answer your qustion but have you seen this ?
223AI thread
Re: 223 ackley need information
I have a 223AI finished at 22 inches. It is 1:8 and I shoot both the 75 and 80 Amax. Velocities are a around 2950 using Varget.
From my wife's data book,measured velocity was +/- 25fps with the 22 inch barrel, she has a 25 inch 1:8 and shooting 80 Amax's:
DA: 3950
910 yards 22-1 MOA
700 yards 14-2 MOA
300 yard 3-1 MOA
The rifles both shoot exceptionally well. The draw backs at longer ranges are the wind will really mess with you and if shooting steel, it can be tough to see hits.
Great fun
I have a 223AI finished at 22 inches. It is 1:8 and I shoot both the 75 and 80 Amax. Velocities are a around 2950 using Varget.
From my wife's data book,measured velocity was +/- 25fps with the 22 inch barrel, she has a 25 inch 1:8 and shooting 80 Amax's:
DA: 3950
910 yards 22-1 MOA
700 yards 14-2 MOA
300 yard 3-1 MOA
The rifles both shoot exceptionally well. The draw backs at longer ranges are the wind will really mess with you and if shooting steel, it can be tough to see hits.
Great fun
Re: 223 ackley need information
I've got 2 223ai's (pics of both are in that thread). One has a #3 Brux @ 21", the other a 21" Rem Varmint Pacnor. Both are 1:8. I'm getting 3050fps with 26.6gr RL15 (work up to this in your rifle) in the Brux tube. Haven't chronoed the pacnor yet, but I found a great load accuracy-wise at 26.2gr RL15. I expect velocities to be similar, as Pacnor's tend to run a bit on the fast side.
I shot the best group of my life with the heavy 223ai - 0.092" while doing load work-up. More consistently it shoots in the .3s - same for the lightweight.
I absolutely LOVE my 223ai's.
I've got 2 223ai's (pics of both are in that thread). One has a #3 Brux @ 21", the other a 21" Rem Varmint Pacnor. Both are 1:8. I'm getting 3050fps with 26.6gr RL15 (work up to this in your rifle) in the Brux tube. Haven't chronoed the pacnor yet, but I found a great load accuracy-wise at 26.2gr RL15. I expect velocities to be similar, as Pacnor's tend to run a bit on the fast side.
I shot the best group of my life with the heavy 223ai - 0.092" while doing load work-up. More consistently it shoots in the .3s - same for the lightweight.
I absolutely LOVE my 223ai's.
Re: 223 ackley need information
I've got two 223ai's, and love them. The ONLY reason that I shoot my 308 is to better spot misses in training and competition.
Both are 22", one is a Brux in a Shilen #3 contour, the other is a Rock 5R in M24 contour. 80gr JLK's chrono at 2950, and are more accurate than I'll ever be.
It's my favorite chambering.
I've got two 223ai's, and love them. The ONLY reason that I shoot my 308 is to better spot misses in training and competition.
Both are 22", one is a Brux in a Shilen #3 contour, the other is a Rock 5R in M24 contour. 80gr JLK's chrono at 2950, and are more accurate than I'll ever be.
It's my favorite chambering.
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