Thread: Who still makes 0.223" diameter projectiles?

Originally Posted by pennyless

Not sure which mounts you have. But they are important.
I have the 7.62x39 version and it shoots steel Barnel ammo entirely adequately.

As Crusty says , they are a working rifle and mine has been a good knock about. Tips over Sika very well.
Don't lose the mag. Although a Ruger Mini 30 might fit.

I used steel rimfire rings as the Dovetail is a weird size.
The trigger can be worked by an experienced Gunsmith. It was two stage from memory.
The stock is Beech so not the flashiest.
Pennyless

No clue on the mounts, dont see any obvious branding, they seem to work fine with the 4x scope, but then the groups get noticeably worse with the burris 3-9x

trigger isn't bad imo, reminds me of my TOZ-17, plenty of take up before breaking,
my stock has been cracked on the RH side of the action from where the bolt handle cutout is, its been repaired and seems solid but I wouldn't be surprised if its a weak point now

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Your still not getting it. You should shoot much much better prone with padding than standing no matter how you try it. You are in a much more stable position,that's one of the rules that's simply always been. From memory it goes prone,sitting using knees as elbow rests,kneeling,then standing in order of stability.

aye aye captain, I'll get out with bags asap, although I feel the difference in scopes is still note worthy, the burris has almost 2x the grouping size off the same rest compared to the nikko.

Originally Posted by Crusty

I'd suggest trying 24.5gr, but watch out for pressure signs. You can always post a photo of some fired case heads/primers if you want an opinion.
My last load I did was 24.7gr, but a .221" bullet, so a .223" might show higher pressure.

I used steel rimfire rings too, they aren't the easiest mounts to set up. make sure the front mount isn't too far forward where the dovetail widens.

no clue on the rings as they were on there with the rifle, there is a smidge of surface corrosion on the top so probably a fair guess to say they're steel of some sort. The front ring is mounted a few mm back from where it starts to widen, I could move it back if its likely to be an issue.
I feel I should probably work my way up in loads being that I'm using oversized projectiles, but its good to know where my likely max charge will be, Have you chrono'd any of your loads?