So, just some advise please.
I have been looking for an AR15 and i have interest the following options or similar configurations with fast twist rate:
Stag Arms Model6 Varmint 5.56 mil spec or Windhan VEX SS(Varmint) .223?
Any help?
Cheers.
Mac
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So, just some advise please.
I have been looking for an AR15 and i have interest the following options or similar configurations with fast twist rate:
Stag Arms Model6 Varmint 5.56 mil spec or Windhan VEX SS(Varmint) .223?
Any help?
Cheers.
Mac
Attachment 30703 happy with my windham accurate can get a tad heavy after a while but I suppose that's ar15 in general I'm looking for a new sling to sort that I hand load to get the most out of it
Boy, you have almost the setup i am looking for, love your scope option, i just can't afford another PST.
Thank you and how accurate can you get it reloading?
Cheers.
Mac
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Originally Posted by Bernie
Sub minute have not really done aheap of playing around with loads using a load that seams to shoot well in my tika 223and just seated projectile Different due to magazine should do more research but the time thing giving serious consideration on go to a heavier projectile (using 55 nosler ballistic. Tips. 26 grins of bm2) not because. I'm unhappy with 55s. It's just that I can over Xmas I will spend some quality time with a crony and see what I can get out of this rifle .i I have achieved some very long shot kills 400 rabbits 500yd wallabies all in perfect. Conditions I'm sure when I miss it's not the set up its me
Also hornaby steel practice ammo does sub min but seems to be hard to get at stages that's prob the main reason for hand loading for me
I have the same rifle - WW VEX SS.
Using the cheapy American Eagle AR223 ammo it does less than an MOA at the range.
Bloody heavy to carry around, but fantastic on top of a hill blatting away at hares at extended range :)
These varminters and especially the Stag has a looooong 24inch hvy barrel. Do you really want that weight and length?
Where do you get the ammo from?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerbs
Gun City - $97.50 for 100rounds.
get 20 inch 1-7 or 1-8 twist, Wouldn't bother myself with Varmiter barrels unless you are planning on vehicle base shooting, they are F%&k*n heavy
If you are varmint shooting get a 18-20" lighter weight barrel. Those long heavy rifles are made for shooting prairie dogs from a table.
I use a 22" 1in8 barrel on my varmint AR and I'll probably get it chopped to 19 or 20 at some point (19 would have the can only just off the handgard hence the weird length).
I would vote for the windham as every one I have seen has seemed very well made and shoot well. And the barrel is a bit more portable than that on the stag
So, thank you everyone who reply, it is very much appreciated.
I must agree with the WW rifle BUT, my problem with this weapon is the twist rate. I reload 65gr SIERRA Game King and 69gr Sierra Match King and I will be more comfortable with a "faster" twist 1:7-1:8.
Any "more" advise?
Thank you a lot for your time and advise
A ww-vex has a twist rate of 1:8?Quote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
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1:8 is correct
I haven't tried the projectiles mentioned, but I got better groups with the 50g American Eagle than what I did with the Winchester Powerpoint? 64g.
If I recall rightly, I think the AE 50g grouped better than the Hornady brass training 55g stuff.
And yes, the WW VEX-SS has a 1:8 twist.
When I start reloading (I keep telling myself I will, maybe I'll buy a fancy Dillon 1050 press as a Christmas present instead of a jetboat) I'd like to try the 53g rounds everyone seems to rave about.
:wtfsmilie:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerbs
you, you go in there? that place is only for the damned.
How is the brass to reload?
My CMMG MK4 Rce with 16" 1:7 outshoots all the Windhams at our range in bench shooting, then wipes the floor in 3 gun stages due to 2kg less weight.All stock setup except Geiselle trigger . My fast twist barrel loves 40-50gr projectiles but I can also single feed it 90gr for 400m+ steel plate shooting.
I still struggle to reload a round as accurate as the 50gr polymer tipped American Eagle stuff
I agree with above, don't bother with varmint barrels
Yes but can you beat Bruce !!Quote:
Originally Posted by specweapon
They have the cheapest price on the ammo around.Quote:
Originally Posted by steven
Apparently American Eagle = budget Federal brand?
Yeah American Eagle is under the umbrella of Federal for whatever that means
Long + Heavy barrels on ARs are terrible imo
I dont pretend to be an expert on AR15 shooting, Ive only been shooting my Windham Vex for a few weeks. See (1st AR15 kill - hunting section)
1st hunt i shot rabbits with 50gr A eagle out to 250 yds, then reloaded 60 gr nosler BT which shot just as good, 1/2 " groups and shot my 1st AR 15 deer weekend before last. Last saturday after i shot 2 reds with a 6.5x55 and 2 reds at 515 yds with my 338FX we got the WW AR15 out and shot 2 goats at 408yds (3 shots) and today it accounted for its fairshare of the rabbits add hares.
That being said, today i was thinking my Tikka T3 223 would of been more fun to carry,get out of the ute and unload after a shot.
If /when i get another one i will look at the light weight options.
I hope this helps and now im back to planing a 7mmBR or 338 whisper upper
Hi 338 man what's your load powder etc for the60 grn if u don't mind me asking (always lookin for smaller groups)
No I'm not that good, my strength in 3 gun stages is that I'm young and can run faster than all the old guys at our rangeQuote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Bernie, My load isnt special. 60gr nosler ballistic tips seated to fit mag, CCI 400 primers, ADI case and 23.5grs of AR2219. 2975fps.
Im sure a slower powder would give more speed but AR2219 drops out of my Redding BR30 powder thrower so accurately i dont waste time weighing powder chargers.
Thanx 338man mite just give that go
