Chuck R.
Member
Anybody have experience with the .223AI???
I'm thinking about having a rifle (Rem M7 in .223) re-barreled this winter, possibly in .223AI. I've currently got 2 .223 bolt guns and 4 AR15s in .223 (3 Wylde's and a 5.56 Nato).
The M7 has the factory 20" barrel, HS Precision stock, Timney trigger and Leupold VX 3HD 3.5-10X with CDS. I'll probably stretch the barrel to 22", but stay with a light sporter contour (Bartlein 1:8). This should keep the weight to around 7.5Lbs all up as it will remain my "walking varminter" and practice rifle.
My thoughts are:
I've got a a lot of .223 brass
The .223AI should give me about 100FPS faster
Normal AI brass benefits apply
I practice with this rifle quite a bit, so fireforming won't be a big deal
Anybody have one? Experiences??
My other .223 bolt gun is a Rem 700 XCR "Compact Tactical", so I'm not looking for another heavy varmint/precision setup.
I'm thinking about having a rifle (Rem M7 in .223) re-barreled this winter, possibly in .223AI. I've currently got 2 .223 bolt guns and 4 AR15s in .223 (3 Wylde's and a 5.56 Nato).
The M7 has the factory 20" barrel, HS Precision stock, Timney trigger and Leupold VX 3HD 3.5-10X with CDS. I'll probably stretch the barrel to 22", but stay with a light sporter contour (Bartlein 1:8). This should keep the weight to around 7.5Lbs all up as it will remain my "walking varminter" and practice rifle.
My thoughts are:
I've got a a lot of .223 brass
The .223AI should give me about 100FPS faster
Normal AI brass benefits apply
I practice with this rifle quite a bit, so fireforming won't be a big deal
Anybody have one? Experiences??
My other .223 bolt gun is a Rem 700 XCR "Compact Tactical", so I'm not looking for another heavy varmint/precision setup.