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New .223 and after optimum Load

jblack

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Looking for the general discussion on .223. I have a new Rem 700 with 1/7twist on a 20" Bbl. What is the load data/opinions that most reccomend using this rifle?
 
Re: New .223 and after optimum Load

for the twist rate i would recomend 80 grain sierra matchkings. my load for a 1 in 8 barrel is varget cci br4 primers and loaded .002 off the rifling