skinner Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 hope this is in the right place.i should be getting my licence back soon with .223 added on it(hopefully),i am after some info on this caliber, abit like varmint als web site.thanking you inadvance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Results 1 - 10 of about 249,000,000 for .223. (0.34 seconds) any chance you could narrow it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I am new to this cartridge size myself, but my first impressions are its very good, light recoil, long barrel life and a very good selection of factory ammo, the rifle that i bought has a 1/9 twist barrel which means it will shoot bullets 50gr to 75gr. Hornady do a 40gr load thats cracking on at 3800fps. I am loading my own ammo for mine which gives you a lot more options on bullet type and velocity. I thought long and hard about whether to go for a 22,250 or.223 and after reading up on both decided to go for .223, try looking on PredatorMaster forun, its a US site and look on there which they prefer, nearly everyone will advise you to go for a .223 Have you thought about what make to go for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 thanks mate i have had a good brouse but not found anything like varmint als,cheers anyway. thanks stirky for that i thought about getting tikka t3 or sticking with trusty cz,do you no if the cartridge is the same size 243.how flat does she shoot?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 hope this is in the right place.i should be getting my licence back soon with .223 added on it(hopefully),i am after some info on this caliber, abit like varmint als web site.thanking you inadvance. :o surely it's best to get the info and do your homework before putting in for a variation? :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirky Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 From what i have read CZ, Tikka, savage and remington and many more make very good rifles, that is down to your personal choice as some do 1/12 twist barrels,(40-55grain bullets) some do 1/9 twist, 50-75 or maybe 80gr bullets) my advice is read up first, "please" dont rush to the shop and just buy a .223 The .223 is a smaller case than a .243 (although velocities are roughly the same depending on bullet weight) i have mine set to shoot 1" high @ 100yds , that will shoot dead on at 200yds with my bullet/powder combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Know your rifle insided out before you shoot at live quarry. The range is where to be with a new rifle, plenty of practice, range estimation, ect. :o The CZ 527 is a good rifle for the money. :o Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 cheers frank i have shot .375 .308 .243 so i have some idea,from what i have read you are a real fox pro all the best. and i think i will stick with cz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 In that case Skinner, dont let me stand in your way sir. :o Go for it. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 frank i dont suppose you no of any sites that offer a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The sticky above here, concerning military ammo and .223 ammo is a must read, for safety issues. Then their are these below, just the genaral look on the caliber: http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/223.html http://www.beaglesunlimited.net/varminthun...23remington.htm This one below is a great forum for info on the .223, a US site, with fellas that have used the .223 a looooong time :o http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubbth.../ubbthreads.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.thegunzone.com/556v223.html http://www.chuckhawks.com/223rem.htm http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.223remington.html Prehaps you have most of these, but you cant beet hand on experience ither. :o Good luck, all the best and let us know how you get on. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonrms Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Very usefull sites Frank!!!! I am looking to get a .223 as well..... soon I am sure. so thanks for posting links!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafox Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hi skinner, i've been shooting 223 for a while now, at the moment i've got a rem 700 pss 1/9 26in barrel, shots 55gr nosler bt with max load of varget, **** hot, nearly 3400 fps, excellent for foxes, and rabbits out to 300 + yds, Berger 70 gr vld also do very well in a 1/9 twist barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Not long had my .223 and I'm still trying out ammo, seems to group well with Sako factory loads and makes one hell of a mess of a rabit but it seems to shoot quite flat to 300 yards. I'm just waiting for a new scope to arrive to really get to grips with it. And Ninja fox, where in Cornwall?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 thanks for all your replies very interesting i cant wait,thanks frank for those links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafox Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Not long had my .223 and I'm still trying out ammo, seems to group well with Sako factory loads and makes one hell of a mess of a rabit but it seems to shoot quite flat to 300 yards. I'm just waiting for a new scope to arrive to really get to grips with it.And Ninja fox, where in Cornwall?? I live near The Lizard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Fantastic countryside down there! :blink: I'm between Par and Fowey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafox Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Fantastic countryside down there! :blink: I'm between Par and Fowey. Your area looks pretty good to,,, http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...p;scene=1477234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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