Thread: 223 barrel length?

Originally Posted by Cyclops

A heavy barrelled 223 with heavy projectiles can foot it with a 308 out to 900 or 1000 yards for target shooting.
Our Savage 223 described above shoots accurately out to 900 yards, can do 1000 if it isn't too windy.

Hunting might be a different story, but don't generalise about 223s and longer ranges please.

The original question suggested heavy projectiles in a short barrel, possibly not the best combo.

There are some very talented marksmen and in no wind conditions I'm sure there are some tight groups that get quoted by someone using a .223. But with BC's in the .2 - .36 range and slow velocities with the heavier billets...on a windy day you may as well leave your .223 at home.

I'm not anti .223 its the calibre I've used the most, professional hunting for 12 years with one, shot 10's of thousands of rounds in that calibre...love the little .223...but I'm also well aware of its limitations.

For pukus intended use its perfect. But it's not my first choice for long range.

Kj