kmw1954
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Early last spring I picked up a Savage Model 11 barreled receiver in 243. The intention was to use this to build an inexpensive target rifle and was actually just looking for the receiver action. The thought was to barrel this with a Prefit barrel from Northland Shooters into a 6mmBR on advice from the guys shooting the rifle league at the range I work PT. Then before that happened I came across a great deal on a Savage Model 12 Varmint barrel take off in 223 that had never been fired other than the factory testings. At this time I had been shooting a Save M 10 in 223. This is what I am currently shooting and it is doing well..
Now my thoughts once again turn to rebarreling this after our league season is over. I have been hemming and hawing back and forth about the direction to go as to caliber for this. Either once again a 223 in a heavy target profile with a 7.5:1 Twist or back to the original thought of 6mm BR..
The range that this will mostly be used at is limited to a max of 300yds. but regularly at 100/200/300yds... The target size is generally in the .5/1.0 MOA and shooting for bulls and score.. At this distance I am trying to determine which caliber offers the best all around value. Advantages and disadvantages. What do I gain from moving from the 223 to 6mm?
I know there are 4 members here that are shooting long range and Bench Rest type platforms so I am hoping to really hear your thoughts and suggestions. Yes costs play a part in this. I believe components are cheaper to obtain and the 223 uses a bit less powder. Also I already am set up to reload the 223 whereas with the 6mm I would need to retool.
Now my thoughts once again turn to rebarreling this after our league season is over. I have been hemming and hawing back and forth about the direction to go as to caliber for this. Either once again a 223 in a heavy target profile with a 7.5:1 Twist or back to the original thought of 6mm BR..
The range that this will mostly be used at is limited to a max of 300yds. but regularly at 100/200/300yds... The target size is generally in the .5/1.0 MOA and shooting for bulls and score.. At this distance I am trying to determine which caliber offers the best all around value. Advantages and disadvantages. What do I gain from moving from the 223 to 6mm?
I know there are 4 members here that are shooting long range and Bench Rest type platforms so I am hoping to really hear your thoughts and suggestions. Yes costs play a part in this. I believe components are cheaper to obtain and the 223 uses a bit less powder. Also I already am set up to reload the 223 whereas with the 6mm I would need to retool.