18" Model Seven 223

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01-03-2020, 09:17 PM
Kiwi Greg

18" Model Seven 223

I got this 223 going yesterday, it has been a work in progress for a while now

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...pslj5euje5.jpg

I imported a AICS compatible bottom metal for it that has 1/4" action screws front & rear

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...ps6jyblpyg.jpg

I also imported a light firing pin, Manners stock & 1-8 Muller Works cut rifled barrel for it, it was fluted along with the bolt modifications locally.

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...psr7szqhhk.jpg

It looks & feels great :)

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...psdmloxy1r.jpg

It shoots reasonably well so far considering it isn't bedded & has only had 20 rounds through it

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...ps7edkrlhh.jpg

It liked the 80 ELDM's better than the 75, go figure ;)
02-03-2020, 06:29 PM
gimp

What a ripper
02-03-2020, 07:28 PM
JoshC

Very nice
02-03-2020, 08:01 PM
Wildman

Stock is very nice.

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06-03-2020, 01:30 PM
Bill999

whats it weigh?
that looks mint
06-03-2020, 04:34 PM
GWH

Very cool little rifle, love my 18 inch barreled mod 7 223 but it's basically stock.
10-03-2020, 01:18 PM
Kiwi Greg

After bedding it I took it back to the range in the weekend, seems to have helped :)

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...ps7lakspxc.jpg

Tried some 08 as well

https://i1004.photobucket.com/albums...psaljrhcza.jpg

Quite a shock firing it straight after a big 375, it barely moves & is quieter than a dead mouse :thumbsup:
10-03-2020, 07:30 PM
gimp

Results are looking good, must be just about ready to go!
10-03-2020, 09:05 PM
northdude

whats the twist on it
10-03-2020, 09:30 PM
Kiwi Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by northdude

whats the twist on it

In the description 1st post, 1-8 :)
14-09-2020, 09:56 AM
gimp

2 Attachment(s)

80gr ELDMs work good, rifle works good, happy as
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14-09-2020, 11:07 AM
Tahr

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimp

80gr ELDMs work good, rifle works good, happy as
Attachment 149083 Attachment 149085

Great. What range?
14-09-2020, 11:24 AM
gonetropo

whats the yellowish threads over the carbon fibre ??
14-09-2020, 11:42 AM
stickle7

Good to see you and your interesting rifles, keep it up.
14-09-2020, 12:11 PM
gimp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tahr

Great. What range?

250m. Very effective.
14-09-2020, 12:12 PM
gimp

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonetropo

whats the yellowish threads over the carbon fibre ??

paint splatter, its a Manners finish they do, just what was in stock. I dont mind it
14-09-2020, 02:15 PM
Timmay

@gimp, does that Manners fit a normal Model 7 or do you have to bed/alter it at all? Rough cost of it mate?
14-09-2020, 07:08 PM
gimp

I think the Manners comes in a model 7 inlet. Stock was $1450 I think.
14-09-2020, 07:16 PM
Micky Duck

tidy wee rifle indeed...looks like you putting it to good use.
14-09-2020, 10:17 PM
Synthetic

Impressive rifle and performance.
I'd really like to try the same load with my T3X 223 with 1:8 twist, but don't think the magazine is going to be long enough.
15-09-2020, 03:56 PM
superdiver

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Impressive rifle and performance.
I'd really like to try the same load with my T3X 223 with 1:8 twist, but don't think the magazine is going to be long enough.

Can you not just buy a M action mag? Be worth it as your tikka will eat up those 73-80gr eldms. @GWH has a 1:8 tikka and it is ruthless with those 75gr~ eldms
15-09-2020, 04:26 PM
Kiwi Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdiver

Can you not just buy a M action mag? Be worth it as your tikka will eat up those 73-80gr eldms. @GWH has a 1:8 tikka and it is ruthless with those 75gr~ eldms

The feed lips on the M mag are too far apart for the 223 case
15-09-2020, 04:48 PM
Tahr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Impressive rifle and performance.
I'd really like to try the same load with my T3X 223 with 1:8 twist, but don't think the magazine is going to be long enough.

@Synthetic A useful alternative is the 77 grn Sierra Tipped Match King which are designed for the shorter AR type mags. They perform well on deer.

Look at this: (page 10) https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...-deer-antelope
25-09-2020, 06:46 PM
Tahr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tahr

@Synthetic A useful alternative is the 77 grn Sierra Tipped Match King which are designed for the shorter AR type mags. They perform well on deer.

Look at this: (page 10) https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...-deer-antelope

Not wanting to hi-jack this thread about Gimp's excellent rifle that Greg put together, but Ive now tried these 77 grn Sierra TMK at Tikka mag length (2.300") with a reasonably stout load of 2206H. 2900 fps from 22" barrel. Very good groups. Prospects are looking good.
23-10-2020, 02:23 PM
Dicko

@Synthetic, look up waters rifleman magazines sold over here. He makes and sells tikka .223 mags in a range of lengths up to 2.6 inches specifically for the 80 gn projectile loads.