Rem 700 SPS .223 - Muzzle Jump Issue

[Oso]

I have a Rem 700 SPS, which is the short tactical with a 20" barrel. This s a fun play gun...so I made only a few minor changes to it including a Bell&Carlson stock and a Timney Trigger. Eventually it will get the full treatment or truing, re-barreling, DBM, and better stock. I am probably a year out before ATF clears my accessory so no use in rushing the project. But for now it is a fun plinker.

Here is the problem - for being as heavy a gun coupled with as light of a caliber (.223) the gun literally jumps off the bench. It is a sight to see from the side while someone shoots. No matter how much down pressure you put on the bipod the front end jumps like a bucking horse. This muzzle jump is distinctly different than my other guns, which includes a similar Rem 700 SPS (20" barrel) in .308. I was thinking about adding a muzzle break to offset this behavior. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thanks,
Edward

 

[ChemE1975]

you may get a good response in the marksmanship section.

 

[Sweetyzfd]

Interesting ....... I just bought the same gun. Haven't fired it yet. Will let you know if I have the same problem when I do. What ammo you shooting?

 

[Sweetyzfd]

I also have the same gun in 308 and DO NOT have muzzle jump when on the bench BTW

 

[floridabuck]

I experienced the same thing with my 16.5" Aac .223. I added a sure fire break and now I can watch the bullets impact.

 

[Oso]

Interesting ....... I just bought the same gun. Haven't fired it yet. Will let you know if I have the same problem when I do. What ammo you shooting?

I am shooting handloads - 23.4gr TAC with 69gr Sierra Matchking. By no means is this a hot load...just a relatively accurate sub-300yrd plinker. You would think I was sending a rocket down the tube the way it bucks off the bench.

 

[Elite_KG]

Bipods and benches don't mix. Try bags on the bench and bipod on the dirt. Unless you are just looking to justify a muzzle break for your .223. I've done similar.