Thread: Who still makes 0.223" diameter projectiles?

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

What scope is on the 22lr...

Just another 4x, cant remember the brand

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Ok.allow me to make an observation I have made before....and make an assumption. You are aiming at the blue blob??? Aiming to hit,the blue blob??? And look at size of blue blob and size of group....they are the same. Now that blue blob isn't terrible for aiming point IF and ONLY IF you cut it into four bits with cross hairs...

the blob is about 1" I find that the reticle is covering 90% of the blue blob so I can't really spit it up, I have tried using tape in a + shape but I just find that the 4x isn't enough with my eyesight

Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag

Add up how much you paid for the whole rig, add in ammo components used so far and now compare it to a new 223.

Take into account the struggles you are having to get your riffle to shoot and there you have it, buy once buy right.

Sorry if this makes you feel bad but sometimes something a bit cheaper isn't always the best option.

The other thing is you could also have bought a fast twist for heavier projectiles to use on deer.

All the best with your project, I really do hope it works out for you.

You're all very correct with these thoughts, I'm a bit of a sucker when somethings cheap, especially if its something obscure but that's bitten me in the ass this time,
I guess somewhat luckily even with all the components im still under 1/2 the cost of a new howa mini in 223, but I'm on the lookout for one of those now.
This projects probably coming to a close, Its either something wrong with me or the rifle

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Yeah mate I hear you on that..but as it stands he still doesn't know if issue is gun,scope,bases or nut behind the butt. Could buy super accurate.223 and still shoot same size groups.

Currently I think its either me, or the rifle, the only thing I haven't been able to swap out on the rifle is the scope rings as they're an odd size, none of my other rings fit,

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Well I would in heartbeat but I'm too plurry far away to do so. A couple of hours to allow him to fire a good accurate rifle sorts out the nut behind butt bit. Someone else to fire his rifle and possibly swap out scope n mounts will sort that bit out too.

I appreciate the thoughts, this rifle will be going into the back of the safe for awhile, I'll see if I can find a howa mini, at least then I'll be able to shoot heavier pills and have something thats known to be accurate, then at least I can work on shooting technique to improve things,
Even if I get this rifle shooting "well" it seems they aren't the most accurate from factory anyways.

Thank you all for your help so far, I think I'll go play with my 12.7x44 rolling block, playing with black powder is always fun