400 is well within realistic range expectations for .223. As previously stated, easy to load and easy to shoot. If you’re just punching holes in paper or banging steel, .223 may be your best bet.
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400 is well within realistic range expectations for .223. As previously stated, easy to load and easy to shoot. If you’re just punching holes in paper or banging steel, .223 may be your best bet.
I was thinking about a building a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact in .308 (1-4X) into a 0-400 (+ when I learn) to take a practical rifle class with in October. Alas I'm stuck at home that weekend, but the itch is still there.
Both calibers do. I'm going with Accurate Mags for my chassis/Tikka in .223. Mine is the stainless model, it's unbelievable how accurate it is.
If you ever get a standard stocked .223, do yourself a favor and get a single load tray if wanting that feature. I actually made one from cardboard before buying one.
PB, If staying with the standard stock with no mods, the stock Tikka mag is your choice. If going with a"traditional" aftermarket stock that accepts an "AI" style bottom metal, then you can use the AICS mags. I used the actual AI AICS mags for my 6.5 with XLR Element with great success. I just ordered the Masterpiece Arms Lite chassis for my .223 Tikka and they recommend using Accurate Mag which is the AICS pattern. Users state problems with AI .223 mags and either go with MDT or Accurate Mag. Since Masterpiece Arms advises to use Accurate, I'm listening as they are pricey. MDT is releasing a new design with their mags with the .308 pattern first and .223 to follow.
Hope that helps!
Mark
https://accurate-mag.com/shop/magazi...dssf-magazine/
The new KRG Bravo Stock/Chassis is another great, and relatively inexpensive option to get a Tikka action set up to work with AICS pattern magazines.
https://kineticresearchgroup.com/product/bravo-chassis/
I was looking at this and was between a tikka and bergara LRP or BMP.
Bergaras are 700 clones and take AICS mags, including magpul which had me leaning that way.
The tikka t3x tac a1 looked great as well. All 3 guns had great reviews.
I was set on 6.8CM for extended range, that said, for 400yds, hard to beat a 223.
Just sharing stuff Ive researched a few months ago, ended up focussing on pistols so no experience yet with long range bolts.