Factory .223 accuracy
02-10-2002, 03:01 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Piggott Arkansas USA
Posts: 38
Factory .223 accuracy
I recently bought a Rem 700VS in 223. I'm not getting the accuracy I expected . Groups are about 1 1/2 in at 100 yds . I expected about 1/2 that. Does the round really matter that much at such a short distance. If not then its probably just me.Id be willing to admit that I still have alot to learn.........thanks 1B
02-10-2002, 05:04 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grove City PA USA
Posts: 132
RE: Factory .223 accuracy
Try a different factory load with a different weight bullet. Guns are picky when it comes to ammo. Quite a bit depends upon the weight of the bullet and what your barrel twist rate is. Try a few different factory loads and see which the gun likes best.
02-10-2002, 08:36 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pulaskiville
Posts: 3,529
RE: Factory .223 accuracy
1BUCK, I bought a new 223 a couple years ago. I was getting 4" groups at 100 yards with PMC ammo. I switched to the inexpensive Winchester ammo and got 3" groups. Then I shot Rem Core-Lokt's and got 1" groups. I can live with that.
I've heard good thing about Black Hills (?) and I'm going to try that next.
GOOD LUCK!
I've heard good thing about Black Hills (?) and I'm going to try that next.
GOOD LUCK!
02-10-2002, 08:42 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
RE: Factory .223 accuracy
If you are using factory loads you may never see the true potential of your rifle.I used to own a howa varmint in .223 that shot 5 shot groups under 3/4" all the time with it's favorite loads with many in the 1/2" range.With factory loads the groups were often 1" or more.
02-11-2002, 11:42 AM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles CA USA
Posts: 192
RE: Factory .223 accuracy
Try "Black Hills" .223 ammo. Considered just about the best and most accurate factory ammo around. It comes in a blue/black colored box. Ask your local gun/ammo dealer. It's easy to get, if they don't already stock it.
02-11-2002, 02:12 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 343
RE: Factory .223 accuracy
I just bought a Howa 223 this weekend, I shot 1/2 groups with the Black Hills 52 gr hollow points. They shoot good. My cousin had the same results in his new ruger 223 with this same ammo.
