1eyefishing
...just joking, seriously.
For quite a while, I've been wishing for a new rifle to play with but couldn't figure out what niche I didn't have filled already.
So I have finally sold myself on something to the order of a .223/5.56 bolt or possibly single shot. And looking for sub MOA performance. Will probably top it with my standard... a Leupold VX3 or above.
I have typically handloaded, (not reloaded) all my hunting rifle ammo. To the point of load development from several different projectile/propellant combos, weighing/trickling every single charge, measuring lands and OAL, and meticulous attention to each individual cartridge.
Years ago, I completed this for all my hunting rifles, loaded up a couple of 100 rounds of the choice ammo for each and haven't loaded in several years. I'm closing in on the end of some my supply and will probably have to retool my bench soon but my time is extremely limited as I have too many hobbies already.
I have handloaded for my 223 contender and have the dies and probably somewhere a bunch of brass. But I have no experience with the 556 and popping crimped primers from cases.
This brings me to my many questions...
If I buy a rifle chambered for 223/556, am I gonna have trouble loading for accuracy with 223 cases?
With the ability to purchase quantities of 556, will that type of ammo likely/possibly be sub MOA in a quality sporter rifle chambered for 223/556? I would think it would be hit-or-miss/trail and error on that. But seems there are AR type rifles out there achieving this level of performance.. Is that being done with mass produced ammo? If so, it would seem feasible in a bolt gun.
I would rather not go with a 223 only and HAVE to handload for it.
Which calls into question the availability of small rifle primers. Are they pretty readily available now?
Help needed... thanks.
So I have finally sold myself on something to the order of a .223/5.56 bolt or possibly single shot. And looking for sub MOA performance. Will probably top it with my standard... a Leupold VX3 or above.
I have typically handloaded, (not reloaded) all my hunting rifle ammo. To the point of load development from several different projectile/propellant combos, weighing/trickling every single charge, measuring lands and OAL, and meticulous attention to each individual cartridge.
Years ago, I completed this for all my hunting rifles, loaded up a couple of 100 rounds of the choice ammo for each and haven't loaded in several years. I'm closing in on the end of some my supply and will probably have to retool my bench soon but my time is extremely limited as I have too many hobbies already.
I have handloaded for my 223 contender and have the dies and probably somewhere a bunch of brass. But I have no experience with the 556 and popping crimped primers from cases.
This brings me to my many questions...
If I buy a rifle chambered for 223/556, am I gonna have trouble loading for accuracy with 223 cases?
With the ability to purchase quantities of 556, will that type of ammo likely/possibly be sub MOA in a quality sporter rifle chambered for 223/556? I would think it would be hit-or-miss/trail and error on that. But seems there are AR type rifles out there achieving this level of performance.. Is that being done with mass produced ammo? If so, it would seem feasible in a bolt gun.
I would rather not go with a 223 only and HAVE to handload for it.
Which calls into question the availability of small rifle primers. Are they pretty readily available now?
Help needed... thanks.