Author Topic: need advice on a new barrel (Read 436 times)

hvacman · « **on:** May 27, 2005, 06:00:59 PM »

I am planning on buying a new .223 barrel. I currently have a .223 superlight that shoots adequately for the coyote hunting I do but would like a more accurate barrel for bench shooting. I can't decide between the standard barrel and the bull barrel. I also see that a 24 in. bull barrel may be a possibility. If my new barrel shoots well I may use it for coyote hunting so weight and balance may be a factor. Has anyone had one of these barrels fitted to a superlight? What if any accuracy differences has anyone noticed between these barrels? All comments are appreciated.

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2005, 06:55:14 PM »

I have one of the bull barrel .223s and on any given day it shoots better than i do . groups are alot better than i expected out to 200 yards and the weight and balance are very good , i would not have a problem carring it all day on a yote hunt - and it will just smoke groundhogs

handirifle · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2005, 07:18:58 PM »

Have carried my 223 UV with 24" bull up some big hills here for yotes and you get used to it.

It shoots dime size groups all the time.

Datil · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2005, 07:28:20 PM »

Go a head buy 2 or 3 barrels Maybe UV 223 UV 243 270 or
some thing else. :-D :-D You can never have to many barrels
Datil

kenbev · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2005, 01:03:39 AM »

Do you paln to sell the 223 superlight barrel? If you do, I am interested..

hvacman · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2005, 03:52:44 PM »

Thanks for the input, I'll probably buy the 24 inch heavy barrel. I'll keep the superlight to play with, who knows I may find the magic load that takes it from ok to great.