What componets will give me the most accurate load for .223?

[Bagelthief]

+100

For benchrest shooting go light and fast. the larger heavier bullets will not group as well until you get out to 300 yards. The smaller bullets stabilized much faster and closer ranges. I also shot 69gr SMK bullet pushed by Varget for some nice results but they were never good enough for benchrest competition. they groups around 1/2" at 100 yards which is no where even close to placing in most matches. Even 1/4" will never get you walking away with prize money (in our club 1st place got your back you entry fee).

WOW Bug! Thats pretty messed up! That club must rake in tons of cash if the first place price is to break even!!! LOL.

[Bagelthief]

When it absolutely has to go to into the 10 or x ring @ 600, Hornady 80gr A-Max pushed by 24.0 grains of Varget loaded .005 off the lands. DPMS 1-8 Stainless.

How do you figure out how far your bullet is seated off the lands?

[cfm117]

How do you figure out how far your bullet is seated off the lands?

You use this rod

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=570611

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=290405

with this caliber specific case screwed on the end, with your specific bullet mounted on top. It measures the depth of your chamber with that specific bullet. Not really needed for magazine length loads. A max's are too long to be magazine length.