New (Kampfeld) Custom .223AI (PICS)

[Hunt]

Not exactly a tacticool rig but here is a new .223AI rig I had put together for PD hunting, target and occassional coyote hunting:

Specs:
- Borden Alpine receiver
- Rem. Varmint contour Rock barrel 5R 1/8 twist @ 22"
- McMillan Rem Varmint stock
- Shilen trigger
- Williams BDL bottom metal
- Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50 w/ NP-R1
- Seekins 20MOA base
- Nightforce Ultralight rings

I had this chamber setup to shoot mostly 75 gr AMAX as they seem to add distance for such a small caliber. AI is a new foray for me. Therefore, I loaded up some rounds yesterday to fireform. What do you guys use for your fireform load for a 55gr VMAX? I'm trying 25.5gr of Benchmark but fear it may not completely blow the shoulder forward.

 

[JRWALLSIII]

Re: New (Kampfeld) Custom .223AI (PICS)

Nice let us know how she shoots. I heard Kampfield is a great smith.

 

[Travis S]

Re: New (Kampfeld) Custom .223AI (PICS)

Beautiful! Try a reduced charge to form your brass.

 

[JRWALLSIII]

Re: New (Kampfeld) Custom .223AI (PICS)

I have never used a reduced charge in my ackleys. They have all shot great. Use a max load for standard 223. YOu will be fine

 

[brdeano]

Re: New (Kampfeld) Custom .223AI (PICS)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snyper762</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beautiful! Try a reduced charge to form your brass. </div></div>

You want to use a upper end charge to form cases. It takes a certain ammount of pressure to move that brass around and near max to max loads, or factory ammo, is what you want when forming cases.

 

[SSG3K]

Re: New (Kampfeld) Custom .223AI (PICS)

Karl is a great guy I shoot with him at the range from time to time.

Rich