Author Topic: 223 Barrels? (Read 644 times)

James B · « **on:** May 29, 2004, 03:33:51 PM »

I am planning on getting a 223 barrel as soon as I pick up my Encore. What lenght and weight barrels do some of you have and how are they for accuracy? Prarie dog getters?

300 Loudnboomer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2004, 05:42:53 AM »

I shoot a 26 inch heavy barrel stainless that will do 3/8 inch 5 shot groups at 100 yards. Good enough ?

James B · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2004, 04:34:05 PM »

That sounds good. I had an NEF 223 that somebody lifted out of my pick-up. It really shot well also.

Buford · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2004, 01:00:26 PM »

James, I have a SS 26" and a blue 24" - the 26" seems to shoot the best, however, it is the one with the best scope on it - I don't see how you could go wrong with either. Good shooting.

Runs with Scissors · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2004, 03:29:13 AM »

My 26" blued factory barrel shoots 1/2" groups all day long with S&B ammo. It is the most accurate factory barrel I own.

Bill

Questor · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2004, 08:33:14 AM »

I like the 26" heavy barrel a lot. It's well balanced for varmint shooting. If I were carrying the gun a lot, I'd prefer a ligher barrel.

James B · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2004, 05:06:42 AM »

Thanks again!!