Author Topic: .223 standard accuracy (Read 2118 times)

lostsniper308 · « **on:** November 01, 2005, 03:10:26 PM »

I've heard that the HB version does 1/2" groups but what about the standard one with iron sights? I'm looking to buy a .223 single shot just for fun shooting and the occasinal varmint hunt. I'm willing to buy the HB but the standard has sights and is cheaper (while even the HB is cheaper than a Handi) so that intruiged me. I already own two NEF/H&Rs and just wanted a change in maker just for some $$ savings and i like the stock shape of the Rossi.

Brett · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2005, 03:32:22 PM »

I would throw the extra dough for the HB version myself. The standard barreled Rossi's are too wispy for my taste, they seem a lot thinner than the Handis standard barrel to me. Besides you are eventually going to want to scope a .223 in order to get the most potential accuracy out of it.

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2005, 06:54:37 AM »

yea i thought so.

myarmor · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2005, 08:12:14 AM »

I personally am just a fan of Bull Barrel/Heavy Barrel configurations. But the normal Rossi 223 with open sights, is tapped out for a scope rail and base. Both would be fun. Just depends on what you taste is I guess. I'd opt for the HB model myself.
Just remember that the Rossi 223 has the same rate of twist as the NEF/H&R 223-1:12 Meaning that most likely it will love the lighter bullets.
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=R223MB&category=RIFLE
However the Bull Barrel version has a 1:10 twist. Not much differance but should accomendate a heavier bullet a little better
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=R223HB&category=RIFLE

Brett · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2005, 12:27:19 PM »

Quote from: myarmor

... the Rossi 223 has the same rate of twist as the NEF/H&R 223-1:12 Meaning that most likely it will love the lighter bullets.
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=R223MB&category=RIFLE
However the Bull Barrel version has a 1:10 twist. Not much differance but should accomendate a heavier bullet a little better
http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=R223HB&category=RIFLE

Hmm... that's an interesting factoid.

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2005, 12:55:55 PM »

well then the heavy barrel wins. Probably won't get till CHRISTmas (as a 50% paid gift)

myarmor · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2005, 08:54:44 PM »

If so keep us up to date bro.
I have been debating on picking up one of these as well, and am interested in hearing from ones that own this model.

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2005, 09:19:24 AM »

yea if/when i buy one i'll my first thread will be a range report.

varmit_master · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2005, 09:14:25 PM »

Hi i had a reg barrel 223 in the rossi. The gun will shoot a good group for the money. I used the Win 45gr JHP ammo varmint pack. I got a 3/4 inch group with the little gun. That was a 3 shot group. My dad wanted one of them so i let him have it and went to a Rem 700 223. But if i would have reloaded for it i think i could have gotten it to group better. I sold the Rem 700 and went to a Bushmaster rifle. But for the money that little rossi rifle will shoot. VM

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2005, 05:47:59 PM »

no doubt but given i plan on target/hunting at some distance a bull barrel would likely be a wiser choice.

varmit_master · « **Reply #10 on:** November 07, 2005, 09:44:28 PM »

If i used it as a predator calling gun and had to carry it alot. I would go with the reg barrel one that is if you hunted all day. VM