Ruger 223 vs savage - Which one and which twist rate

Chucks17hmr

I am going to buy a 223 and was wondering what twist rate would be best suited?

Chucks17hmr

Which would be a more accrate rifle?

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Chucks17hmr wrote: »

I am going to buy a 223 and was wondering what twist rate would be best suited?

It all depends what you want it for. Light bullets need say 1 in 12 or 14 but heavy bullets say anything over 60 gr need faster rates of twist ie 1 in 8. Longer heavier bullets will have a higher bc and suit the longer ranges while the lighter bullets have higher velocities and are more suited to vermin hunting.

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100yds 12 or 14 and lighter flat base, 300yds 1/8 if windy and heavier boat tail.
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yubabill1

I can get 0.5" group on a good day with my Tikka T3 1:8, but the T3 Lite 1:12 is a one raggedy hole rig.

For hunting, this accuracy difference is splitting hairs. For target, it's important.

1:8, 1:9, 1:10 will stabilise heavier bullets, which will perform marginally better at long ranges.

1:12 will stabilise 55gr 223 ammo and lighter.

Personally, I don't need more than MOA accuracy (and I can't achieve 0.5" groups from improvised field positions) so I mostly have my 1:8 to increase the choice of ammo available to me.

You have to consider your own, particular requirements.

Chucks17hmr

Hello,
I am considering buying a new savage axis 223 (1 in 12 twist), was hoping someone has experience with this rifle, any comment would be much appreciated...

Thanks

EWQuinn

1:12 gets you the lighter range of bullets generally from 55 on down for smaller game and varmints. Don't use 68s or 69s in the 1:12 or you will get flyers and probably "keyholes". Savage makes an accurate rifle and here is a pretty decent review of the rifle in .223 and overall commentary:

http://www.chuckhawks.com/savage_edge_detail.htm