New Savage .223 with a looong throat

One good thing is that it will make it easier to load compressed loads with heavier bullets since there won't be as much bullet in the case. That is if I ever load any compressed loads. I'll be using Varget first so I shouldn't be filling the case all the way
 
The loads I'm shooting in my Savage 223 are compressed.

I've found in most of my rifles compressed powder charges most often shoot best for me.

Shooting compressed loads may be kind of a trade off, because I have to use slower powders.

Shooting slower powders may cause me to give up a little velocity, but for a good accuracy gain I don't mind.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com
 
Actually I looked in my Lyman 49th manual and with the bullet I'm using (69 gr SMK) it lists the max load of Varget at 26.0 gr compressed. That's also the most accurate load tested with that bullet. However if I seat the bullet at about 2.400" I'm not sure if it will still be a compressed load. Only one way to find out
 
i found the Hornady 68gr/IMR 3031 to be more accurate than the Sierra 69 gr. The Nosler 55gr beat both in my Axis.
224Bullets.jpg
 
Re: Nosler 55gr ballistic tip accuracy

That's good to know. Just got my delivery of these yesterday. :)

Best,
 
Axis stocks are finally available

Axis stocks are finally available!
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com
Not exactly news but in the past couple of months.
This was my biggest complaint about the Axis: its skinny grip like a 22LR.
I have a Boyds thumbhole varmint stock on a Savage 10 and it is nice, easy to install, and more fun to shoot.
My Axis trigger broke in nicely, and I do not even think about a trigger upgrade anymore.
 
Last edited:
I did the same thing steve when I bought my Axis in .223 and got pretty much the same measurment you did. So I just loaded to the specified length in the book for my 55 gr sierra HP and 60gr Hornady V-Max. The Sierra is @2.240" and the V-Max is @2.260". The HP's are shooting less than 1" at 100yds in 5 shot groups. The V-Max's are shooting 1/2" to 3/4" again 5 shot groups. I am very happy with this gun for the money. I have shot 1" to 1 1/4" groups @ 200yds so far. I have been having really good luck with Hodgdon BLC(2) powder. I hate the stock on the Axis and ordered the Boyd's stock a couple weeks ago and can't wait to get it. I think I am going to try and bed the action and see how it does then but so far very happy with this gun that cost $329 brand new.
 
Last edited:
Why bed the stock

Why would you want to bed the stock of a free floated barrel? On my 10 the barrel only touches the two mounting screws. I plan to leave it that way.
 
I'd like to contact Jim243 regarding his post to this thread. I sent him a private message, perhaps he doesn't log in very often these days, as the post is over three years old.

Alternately, I'd like to hear from anyone using the 75 grain A-Max .223 bullets in a Savage model 10. The bullet box indicates for barrels with a 1:7 twist, yet the Savage model 10 uses a 1:9 twist, so I'm curious about the stabilization.
Anyone?

Jim243's post from Dec. of 2013:
I reload 75 grain Hornady A-Max at 2.390 for my Savage bolt action model 10 which is a 0.05 off the lands for my rifle. Shoots super accurate, like a laser straight to the target.

Jim
__________________
Si vis pacem, para bellum
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top