Building a 223 Trainer

[Lilja Riflebarrels]

Finally jumping on the bandwagon and building a trainer. Got an extra bolt for my Defiance Elite so I can do a trainer. My big question is on magazines. I'm running a KRG Whiskey 3 Comp Chassis, and my Elite has I believe the AW cut. I have a 9 twist barrel, so planning on running 73 ELD-M's, 69 grain SMK's, etc. If I can find them that is.

Anyone have real world experience on what mags work best with what I'm running. Any other bullets I should be looking for?

 

[Sheldon N]

I've run both MDT and Accurate mags with success, I like the Accurate mags a bit better.

 

[JBattles]

Same. I like the accurate mags better. They have a Teflon coating that feels a little weird to me, but they are super well made. I run the MDT metal mags in 308 and live those.

 

[NWnewguy]

I agree that the Accurate mags are the best I've used. You can use a chainsaw file to extend the case overall length that they will support as well. I have heard that the AI poly mags work well also, but they haven't made them in years.

If you need a 1k or so pills to get you started, I have a reasonable supply of Lapua 69gr scenar-l's. They've been very accurate for me out of 1-9 through 1-7 twist barrels.

 

[Lilja Riflebarrels]

I agree that the Accurate mags are the best I've used. You can use a chainsaw file to extend the case overall length that they will support as well. I have heard that the AI poly mags work well also, but they haven't made them in years.

If you need a 1k or so pills to get you started, I have a reasonable supply of Lapua 69gr scenar-l's. They've been very accurate for me out of 1-9 through 1-7 twist barrels.

I picked up a accurate mag from a member here last week. He claims he extended the case overall length, I don't imagine i'll need to do that for 69-73 grain bullets.

Might be interested, I'll shoot you a PM.

 

[JBattles]

you don't need to extend them for that - they fit my 75gr perfectly with some room to spare.

 

[Scampo]

Another vote for Accurate mags for a 223. I ran 69 and 77 SMK without any issues

 

[Lilja Riflebarrels]

you don't need to extend them for that - they fit my 75gr perfectly with some room to spare.

Good to know. I just got the mag in the mail from a member here, I'll give it a go tonight, doubt I'll have any issue's with feeding.

 

[Lilja Riflebarrels]

Got a little playing in last night finally with the mag. Accurate mag runs great, no issue's. Also have plenty of room in the mag with 69 grain SMK's.

 

[JBattles]

Got a little playing in last night finally with the mag. Accurate mag runs great, no issue's. Also have plenty of room in the mag with 69 grain SMK's.

Nice. How did it shoot?

 

[Lilja Riflebarrels]

Nice. How did it shoot?

Don't even have a scope on it yet lol. Just shot a 10 round mag through to break in the barrel.

 

[JBattles]

gotcha - in that case propbaly best to not try to measure group size.

 

[dgheriani]

I run the MDT polymer mags and they run great ( I run 75gr BTHPs and ELDMs).