Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by gimp

I like that little rifle. Super quiet, light and zero recoil. Just works great.

@gimp. My Tikka. I just cant decide whether to cut the barrel back to 20" or not. I like the 2930fps it generates with the 77grn and don't want to sacrifice that really.

Originally Posted by Tahr

@gimp. My Tikka. I just cant decide whether to cut the barrel back to 20" or not. I like the 2930fps it generates with the 77grn and don't want to sacrifice that really.

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18" = 2800 with 80gr, loaded long. 25gr 2208. Could probably get more out of it

16" Barrel on Tikka 1:12", use the 55gr projectiles, seem to work on sheep in the bush alright. On the spot,

Originally Posted by Southerner223

16" Barrel on Tikka 1:12", use the 55gr projectiles, seem to work on sheep in the bush alright. On the spot,

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What speed you getting with the 55gr

Originally Posted by gimp

18" = 2800 with 80gr, loaded long. 25gr 2208. Could probably get more out of it

@gimp have you tried AR 2206H with those 80gr ELDM's? I see you use 25gr of 2208 but was wondering what that may convert to using 2206H.

Also what primers are you using?

Thanks Adam

Originally Posted by gimp

I like that little rifle. Super quiet, light and zero recoil. Just works great.

Hi Gimp,

'Scuse the ignorance, but what is it? And does it have any modifications?

Cheers

Originally Posted by Maxx

Hi Gimp,

'Scuse the ignorance, but what is it? And does it have any modifications?

Cheers

It's a model 7 .223, Manners stock, 18" custom 1:8 barrel, with CDI bottom metal to use AICS .223 mags that allow long OAL.

Has anyone tried the gorilla ammo controlled fracture ammo, I think it’s available in 62grain 223 ?

Originally Posted by gimp

It's a model 7 .223, Manners stock, 18" custom 1:8 barrel, with CDI bottom metal to use AICS .223 mags that allow long OAL.

Which model Manners is that?

Shame CDI is gone, always seems that in the firearms world when there is something you want/need it's no longer made.

Cracking setup!

Originally Posted by caberslash

Which model Manners is that?

Shame CDI is gone, always seems that in the firearms world when there is something you want/need it's no longer made.

Cracking setup!

EH8 I think

Have CDI shut down? Bummer. There's Badger Ordnance and PT&G options though

Yeah, images don't want to upload properly off my phone for whatever reason.

Here's my son when he was 12 with the blackout. Overall length with suppressor is 115cm. IIRC that deer was around 180m, it reared up and rolled down the hill onto the track for us.



Scope is a Nikon Monarch 3 2-8x32, and DPT Can.

leave it as it is mate.....wise man one said "if it works DONT FCUK with it"

Nice ram!

77 grn Sierra TMK at 150 yds last week (shot off my knees). Reared backwards, gained its feet and departed. Dead about 30 yards away.



Entry into ribs under shoulder.