FWIW we finally chronographed our Savage Model 12 223 26" barrel 1:7 twist with our usual load - 80 gr A-Max, 24.7 gr 2208 in Norma cases. Average 2834 fps. Shoots targets competitively out to 900...
Liked On: 01-06-2015, 12:03 AM
FWIW we finally chronographed our Savage Model 12 223 26" barrel 1:7 twist with our usual load - 80 gr A-Max, 24.7 gr 2208 in Norma cases. Average 2834 fps. Shoots targets competitively out to 900...
Liked On: 31-05-2015, 11:22 PM
As tragic as this is for the family and community it shouldn't happen if proper firearms safety rules were understood and practised by those involved. For a firearm to "accidentally discharge" it...
Liked On: 12-05-2015, 05:53 PM
Or simply comply with the rules. Otherwise find somewhere else to shoot.
Liked On: 30-03-2015, 07:52 PM
Or simply comply with the rules. Otherwise find somewhere else to shoot.
Liked On: 30-03-2015, 07:05 PM
One has to start somewhere. To own a firearm one has to have a FAL. If one is lucky one will have friends and family to learn from/with or one might join a club. It sounds like your friend has...
Liked On: 04-03-2015, 09:39 PM
Well done good Sir (EBF) on your 60.nn My shooter had a good weekend too, his first 60 (no X ring) at 500 yards. He can't blame equipment or reloader anymore. 34274
Liked On: 16-02-2015, 05:50 PM
Well done good Sir (EBF) on your 60.nn My shooter had a good weekend too, his first 60 (no X ring) at 500 yards. He can't blame equipment or reloader anymore. 34274
Liked On: 16-02-2015, 04:14 PM
My son is shooting FTR using a .223 calibre rifle. He is using a standard Savage Model 12 .223 with a 26" barrel with 1:7 twist. This standard rifle shoots out to 1000 yards with Norma brass,...
Liked On: 31-12-2014, 06:26 PM
I've got a Savage Model 12 .233 with a 1:7 twist. Handloading with an 80g Amax, 24.5g 2208 it has shot targets out to 900 yards competitively against .308s. It's about to be trialled at 1000...
Liked On: 15-12-2014, 12:09 AM
From our comparisons with electronic target data (velocities at target) a 308 is 100-200 fps faster at the target than our 223 at all distances (if I recall correctly). But the data is only valid...
Liked On: 09-12-2014, 07:20 AM
Thanks, though its my son who does the work, I just fund it, load the ammunition and chauffer the rifle, gear and my son.
Liked On: 09-12-2014, 06:46 AM
With 80g Amax, 24.7 g 2208 the standard Savage Model 12 .223 was competitive at `1000 yards at Trentham Rifle Range over the weekend.
Liked On: 08-12-2014, 05:44 PM
Sounds like a plan - feel free to organise the rifle and I'll supply the shooter. :thumbsup: F/TR is either .233 or .308 calibres. My son first tried a .308 but he could be seen flinching...
Liked On: 08-12-2014, 05:24 PM
I've got a Savage Model 12 .233 with a 1:7 twist. Handloading with an 80g Amax, 24.5g 2208 it has shot targets out to 900 yards competitively against .308s. It's about to be trialled at 1000...
Liked On: 05-12-2014, 11:10 AM