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Offline jason280

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So, how do your .223 Handi's shoot?
« on: May 21, 2005, 02:46:51 PM »
I just sent a receiver back to have a .223 Ultra barrel fitted, and I was curious to see how everyone's .223 Handi Rifles shoot.  What can I expect when she returns?
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So, how do your .223 Handi's shoot?
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2005, 02:55:19 PM »
If you polish the bore before you shoot it, you should see 1" groups right away with the win whitebox 45gr JHP, within 60-80 rounds, groups should tighten to close to ½" or a little more. If it has an ejector, polish the chamber, it an extractor, don't worry about the chamber. The group in the bull is the last group I shot with mine...

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So, how do your .223 Handi's shoot?
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2005, 04:52:12 PM »
Not too bad...  :wink:






In all honesty this was my best group that day.... :roll: Enjoy yours ...you'll love it!!
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So, how do your .223 Handi's shoot?
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2005, 05:52:59 PM »
I have two .223 Handi rifles but I haven't been able to put much time into load development for the last one I bought. The first Handi has a 22" bull barrel and I have shot best groups of:

3 shots - .248" (Nosler BT 50 gr/Varget)
4 shots - .325" (Vmax 55 gr/IMR 4198)
5 shots - .420" (Nosler BT 50 gr/IMR 4198)

What is kind of interesting about my three best groups is that they were three different bullet/powder combinations. This means I haven't even settled on a "best load" for this rifle and that I have more testing to do. The .223 Handi has already exceeded my expectations.
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So, how do your .223 Handi's shoot?
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2005, 06:31:52 PM »
While not as good as deadeyes here is my contribution with my 223 UV as well.

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So, how do your .223 Handi's shoot?
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2005, 08:16:06 PM »
My shoots 1" groups at 100yds with the win usa 45gr jhp. also topped with a 3-9 trashco.
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2005, 01:38:39 AM »
I have 2 & both will get 1 in & under if I do my part with the win 45 gr the remington bulk pack 45 gr 1.5 in not quite as good. Have not found a load to equal the consistancy of grouping as the win white box :grin:
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2005, 12:58:00 PM »
Here is my group at 100 yards
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2005, 07:17:58 PM »
Well jason, I think you'll be happy you did :grin:
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