Anybody got one,opinions, reviews,etc. I got a 5r in .308 and it'll stack-em very well, so I'm thinking of one in .223. Any help, Jim
Remington 5R in .223
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Re: Remington 5R in .223
If the weather was better on my wifes days off I would be able to report back on this as I gave her one for Christmas. Physically it is identical in feel to my 5R in .308.
When I measured the bore for my reloads, I was able to load for a .020" jump and still stack the rounds in the box rather than single feed rounds. I can't do that on my factory .308.
It's her rifle so she gets to deflower it. I've been shooting since Christmas, but if I take her rifle out without her she'll tell me I bought it for myself. I've been married too long to make this mistake.........again.
RT
If the weather was better on my wifes days off I would be able to report back on this as I gave her one for Christmas. Physically it is identical in feel to my 5R in .308.
When I measured the bore for my reloads, I was able to load for a .020" jump and still stack the rounds in the box rather than single feed rounds. I can't do that on my factory .308.
It's her rifle so she gets to deflower it. I've been shooting since Christmas, but if I take her rifle out without her she'll tell me I bought it for myself. I've been married too long to make this mistake.........again.
RT
Re: Remington 5R in .223
i have no experience with the r 5 in .223,but like you i have one in .308 and if the .223's are anything like the .308's it's got to be a winner.i've thought of getting one in .300wm.
i have no experience with the r 5 in .223,but like you i have one in .308 and if the .223's are anything like the .308's it's got to be a winner.i've thought of getting one in .300wm.
Re: Remington 5R in .223
The 5R rifles chambered in .223 (along with the .308 and 300WM) are good shooters. The problem that I have with them is that Remington only offers them in a 1:9 twist, which isn't fast enough to stabilize the heavier projectiles for the most part. 69gr and lighter usually do fine, but the heavier 77-80gr SMKs are generally out. Again, it isn't that big of a drawback unless you were planning on shooting the heavier pills or have a need to push the .223 to the envelope in terms of longer range performance.
The 5R rifles chambered in .223 (along with the .308 and 300WM) are good shooters. The problem that I have with them is that Remington only offers them in a 1:9 twist, which isn't fast enough to stabilize the heavier projectiles for the most part. 69gr and lighter usually do fine, but the heavier 77-80gr SMKs are generally out. Again, it isn't that big of a drawback unless you were planning on shooting the heavier pills or have a need to push the .223 to the envelope in terms of longer range performance.
Re: Remington 5R in .223
I had one and sold it to a 'Hide member. The rifle shot great, but I am a .308/22-250 kinda guy. If you are looking for a good-looking rifle that shoots well and doesn't cripply your 401K, you could do a WHOLE LOT worse.
david
I had one and sold it to a 'Hide member. The rifle shot great, but I am a .308/22-250 kinda guy. If you are looking for a good-looking rifle that shoots well and doesn't cripply your 401K, you could do a WHOLE LOT worse.
david
