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What to look for in a bolt action .223?

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  • Droppin Deuces
    Calguns Addict
    • Jan 2010
    • 5969

    What to look for in a bolt action .223?

    Looking for a bolt action .223 that will handle 80 grain+ projectiles. Does such an animal exist? It seems that everything is .223, 1:9, which would be too short, wouldn't it? Correct me if I'm wrong, I know nothing about bolt actions.
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    BSlacker
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2003
    • 923

    I would get a Savage action and aftermarket 1/7 barrel put it in a good stock and hope for the best.

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      r1ghtw1ng
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2007
      • 1335

      Tikkas in .223 come with 1:8 twist barrels.

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        Droppin Deuces
        Calguns Addict
        • Jan 2010
        • 5969

        Originally posted by r1ghtw1ng
        Tikkas in .223 come with 1:8 twist barrels.
        Is the bolt action .223 chamber the same as the AR .223 chamber? If so, I think it's too short to handle the longer/heavier bullets, isn't it? .223 = 2.260" and .223 Wylde = 2.445(or some such).

        *Edit*
        Of course, I was just looking up Cartridge lengths and under the Sierra 80 grain it says "1x8 twist Remington 600." Good call.

        *Edit edit*
        I guess that isn't even made anymore. Must keep digging...
        Last edited by Droppin Deuces; 06-10-2011, 7:36 PM.
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