Author Topic: Most Accurate Caliber In NEF/H&R? (Read 1510 times)

10ga. · « **on:** April 19, 2004, 02:51:38 PM »

From what I've read on this site and the old one, it seems that the .223 seems to give the smallest groups @ 100yds.
What is everyone else's opinion on this?

jeff223 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2004, 03:17:00 PM »

i think you are correct.the 223 gives very very little recoil so the shooter doesnt have to deal with that.the 223 has small powder charges so barrel heat up is slower than the larger cal and the 223 is used for varmint hunting so the guys are putting higher power scopes on these rifles.i have had as high as 32x on my 223.i have a 6-20x on it now.these scopes make a big differance

Wlscott · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2004, 04:33:03 PM »

I agree. the .223 is just easier to shoot accurately. No recoil to speak of and very little noise.

223Shooter · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2004, 04:50:06 PM »

I vote for the .223. I have shot 3/8" groups AND LESS (3 rounds) at 60 yds in my back yard. I do handload and REALLY love my NEF. ...

rmtaylor · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2004, 04:06:55 AM »

I agree with Jeff223 the lack of recoil makes the 223 a blast to shoot and mine is showing real potential as I am working up loads.

Richard

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2004, 07:21:36 AM »

Another vote for the 223...I also think the 17HMR is accurate as well.

mitchell · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2004, 07:27:03 AM »

yet an other vote for the 223 . i went out shooting my new 223ultra last nigth and with umc factory i got 12 shots inside a quarter @ 100 . not bad for the second box of ammo put though it. can wait to get my dies :-D

missed_shot · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2004, 08:39:14 AM »

My buff classic 45/70 shoots cloverleafs at 100 yds. Granted the holes are bigger than my .223 , but it's the most accurate. :roll:

Sourdough · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2004, 09:06:16 AM »

I disagree about the .223. My .243 gives better groups at 100 yards, 200 yards, and 300 yards. The .223 startes spreading bad after 200 yards. At 250 they also start falling fast. At 300 yards I'm lucky to hit the paper. With the 243 I still have a 3" group at 300 yards, and 5" at 400 yards. I have 6X24X50 scopes on both barrels, same reciever and trigger.

safetysheriff · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2004, 02:59:35 PM »

For those who own a few, I bet the .308 Winchesters are the most accurate -- because it is probably the most inherently-accurate cartridge for which they chamber.