remington 700 .223

noeleire

hi all has anybody used or has a remington 700 cdl .223 if so could you tell me the twist of the barrel and what ammo works well with the gun ,, thanks

yubabill1

My shooting buddy had a customised remy 700 Varmint in 223, with heavy 1:12 twist barrel. Extreme accuracy with 55gr ammo. Popped rabbits regularly at 170-180 yds with Remy UMC FMJ 55gr cheap fodder from field positions. his rig was tricked-out to the nth degree - Maj Plaster stock, Leupold Mk IV mounts and scope, trigger job, crown job, moderated. He used Remy ballistic tip 55gr for anything bigger than a rabbit.

The cdl also has 1:12 twist barrel and will work well with ammo up to 55gr. It will shoot heavier ammo, too but best results with 55gr and under.

Tommy87

Hi Noel,

Your rifle could be 1 of a few twists. I printed off a chart one time for various calibres and for .223 it says---

1 in 14"--- 50-55grain
1 in 12"--- 55-60grain
1 in 10"--- 60-65grain
1 in 9"--- 65-75grain
1 in 8"--- 75-80grain
1 in 7"--- 80+Grain



It might not be exact but it's a guideline for you anyway.

yubabill1

Tommy87 wrote: »

Hi Noel,

Your rifle could be 1 of a few twists. I printed off a chart one time for various calibres and for .223 it says---

1 in 14"--- 50-55grain
1 in 12"--- 55-60grain
1 in 10"--- 60-65grain
1 in 9"--- 65-75grain
1 in 8"--- 75-80grain
1 in 7"--- 80+Grain



It might not be exact but it's a guideline for you anyway.

Pretty sure these are maximum bullets weights recommended for the various twists.

If nothing stamped on the barrel, it's most likely a 1:12.

Looked the cdl up on net, says 1:12, 24" barrel.

Nice rifle.

Tommy87

yubabill1 wrote: »

Pretty sure these are maximum bullets weights recommended for the various twists.

If nothing stamped on the barrel, it's most likely a 1:12.

Looked the cdl up on net, says 1:12, 24" barrel.

Nice rifle.

Ya that's what they are.

It's a beauty of a rifle.

noeleire

thanks for the help i think it is the 1;12 twist there is no markings on the barrel but i was looking on the remington websight they say they only sell it in a left handed gun but i think they should be the same twist ..

hedzball

Tommy87 wrote: »

Hi Noel,

Your rifle could be 1 of a few twists. I printed off a chart one time for various calibres and for .223 it says---

1 in 14"--- 50-55grain
1 in 12"--- 55-60grain
1 in 10"--- 60-65grain
1 in 9"--- 65-75grain
1 in 8"--- 75-80grain
1 in 7"--- 80+Grain



It might not be exact but it's a guideline for you anyway.

I'd take the list with a bucket of salt tbh..

1in12's shoot 40-55gr perfectly target and varmint..

1in8 shooting 50grains will put 3 rounds into a cent coin.

Its a little tight that list.

Tommy87

hedzball wrote: »

I'd take the list with a bucket of salt tbh..

1in12's shoot 40-55gr perfectly target and varmint..

1in8 shooting 50grains will put 3 rounds into a cent coin.

Its a little tight that list.

Ya I completely agree, I've seen friends if mines rifles shoot very well with different weights. I suppose if you have a fast twist it will be good with all weights but if you have a slower twist it won't stabilise the bullets.

ianoo

i have a rem 700 .223 heavy barrel ,thumbhole stock ,its 1: 12 twist and loves 55 grain hornady v-max ,1 hole groups at 100 yrds all day long ...


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