.223 1:8 twist options

[Woodlander]

If I ever have any money again,(not long moved house),I would like to get a fast twist .223 for shooting out to 600+ yds.

Money will be limited,but v.good accuracy is paramount.

Are any of the factory offerings worth considering? I hear good things about the T3.

Or is a custom barrel on a bedded stock the way to go?

Also,what are the thoughts on the GRS Berserk stock? I had heard the pillar bedding on these stocks isn't as good as it could be. Thanks.

[Woodlander]

Ok. That brings me to my next question,why are the Remmy actions so popular for a build,when a new trigger and feed system are needed?

[Lloyd90]

Ok. That brings me to my next question,why are the Remmy actions so popular for a build,when a new trigger and feed system are needed?

I asked a top gunsmith, he said it's just much easier to get the custom parts for the common actions such as Tikka, Ruger etc

[chrispti]

My Sako 85 is a 1-8"...

Shot factory 55grn American eagle out to 500yrds, so far, all shots on target, 6" steel gong.

Edited November 28, 2016 by chrispti

[Savhmr]

I use a 1/8 custom 223. Beserk stock has too much flex at fore-end and isn't as good as the more costly laminate version which I use with my T3 .308. I have shot my .223 to 600 using 69 TMKs but for real accuracy, you have to pick a still day or be good at calling the wind!

 

Here's mine in a bedded Boyds stock (CZ 527 action, LW 26 inch 1/8 barrel):

 

[deeksofdoom]

How do you find the body's stock on the CZ?

[Savhmr]

The Boyds is a very good stock for the money but needs a little work to open up the channel. I have a lot of free float around the barrel on mine which aids more even barrel cooling as well as ensuring that the barrel never touches any part of the stock. They do really need bedding. I had mine fully Devcon bedded but retained the CZ hollow pin bedding at the rear as well. My only real gripe is that the LOP is a little less than I'd like for prone shooting but still a fair bit longer than the factory CZ which uses a ridiculously short LOP stock length as CZ must have intended that only garden gnomes use their rifles! It is a relatively light stock too but remains quite stiff which is a good thing. As with many mass produced timber stocks, they need properly refinishing. I sanded mine lightly and as with my GRS stock, it was re-finished with Liberon Finishing oil which I've found a very good oil for laminate stock finishing. About 5 to 7 coats needed for a weather resistant and durable finish.

Edited November 29, 2016 by Savhmr

[deeksofdoom]

Yes I find the length of pull on my CZ Laminate stock a disaster, hunched up behind the thing like a gobsh1te.

 

Might have a look at getting the stock lengthened and a cheak riser added, I have already had the stock bedded.

Edited November 29, 2016 by deeksofdoom

[Albert 888]

Have you considered going for 1:7" or 1:7.5" and chambered Wylde. Or you could specifie the bullet you want to use and get the rifle built around that.

That's what I'm considering doing next.