gotboostvr
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I've got an arbitrary goal of ringing steel out to 1000yrds. I'm looking at buying a bolt action dedicated solely to that pursuit. No competitions or hunting.
I'm looking at a Savage Varmint 223, it's a 1:9" twist 26" heavy barrel and I'm seeing people claim good results with 75-80gr bullets accuracy wise.
For the same price, I can grab a Tactical model in 6.5 Creedmoor with mostly the same features, which I know will stretch that far. The 223 is just more economical to load for and since I'm not worrying about the ethics of humanely killing something that far IF the 223 can get there reliably I think I'd like to go that route.
I've already got piles of brass (LC & Federal), dies, primers, some 75gr Hornady bullets and powders well suited to 223, but would need to start from scratch practically for the Creedmoor. I have some supplies since I already load 308win, but will need brass and bullets.
If it's a vain attempt let me know. What are y'alls experiences trying to push the little 223 out that far? Also if you have any other suggestions for similar priced rifles capable of the task (around $700) let me know.
I'm looking at a Savage Varmint 223, it's a 1:9" twist 26" heavy barrel and I'm seeing people claim good results with 75-80gr bullets accuracy wise.
For the same price, I can grab a Tactical model in 6.5 Creedmoor with mostly the same features, which I know will stretch that far. The 223 is just more economical to load for and since I'm not worrying about the ethics of humanely killing something that far IF the 223 can get there reliably I think I'd like to go that route.
I've already got piles of brass (LC & Federal), dies, primers, some 75gr Hornady bullets and powders well suited to 223, but would need to start from scratch practically for the Creedmoor. I have some supplies since I already load 308win, but will need brass and bullets.
If it's a vain attempt let me know. What are y'alls experiences trying to push the little 223 out that far? Also if you have any other suggestions for similar priced rifles capable of the task (around $700) let me know.