I have a "24 .308 Rem "Milspec" 5R that I really like. So much so that I'm thinking of getting a 24" .223 5R.
I've built an AR, 18" mid gas system fluted Sabre Defence 1/7 CMV barrel on Sabre upper (M4 ramps)and lower, pinned on VLTOR gas block, UBR stock, LaRue LT-104 30MM mount and Gieselle Enhanced SSA trigger. It shoots great with Blackhills .223 69 & 72 grain.
There's where the question arises.
After watching a friend's (an experienced handloader) cherry M1A supermatch spectacularly disassemble itself after a slam-fire with handloads, I've been reluctant to run reloads through it.
That's why I've been thinking about the bolt gun. I've reloaded bolt gun stuff for years.
Realistically, will the 24” barrel extend the distance of the .223 over my 18” AR?
Will the 1/9 twist of the Rem 5R handle the 77 gr Matchking?
I haven’t shot further than 300 yards yet but I would like to.
Do I already have similar performance?
I’d appreciate some prior experiences.
I've built an AR, 18" mid gas system fluted Sabre Defence 1/7 CMV barrel on Sabre upper (M4 ramps)and lower, pinned on VLTOR gas block, UBR stock, LaRue LT-104 30MM mount and Gieselle Enhanced SSA trigger. It shoots great with Blackhills .223 69 & 72 grain.
There's where the question arises.
After watching a friend's (an experienced handloader) cherry M1A supermatch spectacularly disassemble itself after a slam-fire with handloads, I've been reluctant to run reloads through it.
That's why I've been thinking about the bolt gun. I've reloaded bolt gun stuff for years.
Realistically, will the 24” barrel extend the distance of the .223 over my 18” AR?
Will the 1/9 twist of the Rem 5R handle the 77 gr Matchking?
I haven’t shot further than 300 yards yet but I would like to.
Do I already have similar performance?
I’d appreciate some prior experiences.