Recent content by wylie won

I have a Savage 12FV in 223 with a 26" barrel. I get crazy velocities out of that rifle. It is probably the most accurate rifle I own. I have zero issues hitting steel at 400 and 500 yards.

Agreed! I put a 20" barrel with a rifle length gas system on one of my AR's. I installed a Luth AR MBA 1 (fixed stock) on it. I LOVE the stability.

If I had to do it all over again... I'd stay the heck away from Radical Firearms. Fit and finish were not good. I had to send the first one back and they replaced the upper receiver and barrel. Even then I couldn't get the accuracy out of it I expected out of a "match grade" barrel. So, I...

Sorry guys... it's for an AR 5.56. Someone answered my question on Facebook yesterday. I forget that Hornady has a 223 and 5.56 section in their manual. The max load for 5.56 is 24.6 grains of Varget. I shoot for accuracy. I usually load for my bolt action 223. It's got a 26" barrel so my...

Anyone have load data for Hornady 75gr BTHP Match and Varget? I have the Hornady manual and it has the data for that load at 19.4 minimum and 23.5 max. I've loaded the max load and it seems a bit slow. Anyone go over 23.5?

I bought a complete upper about a year ago. I was unhappy with the performance. I even sent it back to the company and they replaced the barrel. I decided to change out the barrel last week. Keep the upper receiver, handguard, bcg, etc and replace the barrel from a more reputable company. Ergo...

Honestly, that might be my problem... I have a torque wrench, but I bought a complete upper and they did not include the proprietary tool to take off the barrel nut. To time it, I would like to get it to the next screw hole, but I can't get it there. I've had nothing but problems with that...

The barrel extension is not "snug" Although, the barrel nut is not torqued to 50. Its tight, but not 50 lbs. It's about half that...

That's a nice rig... I took it apart this evening. There was a tiny (very minimal) wiggle. I would not describe it as snug. Something I did notice was the barrel nut. I don't think it was torqued down enough. I couldn't get it tight enough to make it to the next screw hole. I used a shim and...

The barrel fit right in... it wasn't "snug" at all. I wonder if that has an effect on my accuracy??? I agree about Hornady. The 68gr Match with 23.8 gr of Varget is my go to load out of my Savage FV12 223. I'm attaching a pic. I can do that pretty consistently with that rifle. The new Barrel...

That's sub-moa... very nice! Next time I'm at the sporting goods store, I'll buy a box to try.

I'm shooting off a bench with a Harris bipod and Rabbit Ears rear bag. I'm a pretty good shot. I'm not worried about technique. My next loads will come closer to max at 25.5, 25.7, and 25.9. I'm also going to run some Hornady 75 gr BTHP Match to see if the 1:7 prefers the even heavier projectiles.

I actually really enjoy load development. I already have a few ideas for the next loads. Hopefully the groups will tighten up.

The Twist rate for my rifle is 1:7. You are right, I will definitely need to develop a load for this rifle. I just did not expect the Sierra match King groups to be so all over the place. I have a Hornady 68 grain match load that I developed for a Savage 223 bolt action that is sub-moa all day...

I agree, I'm not overly impressed with those primers. I have a few other brands I can try.