.223 vs .222 Remington

[biscuit jake]

For shooters using them, how do you see the accuracy of the 223 in a production bolt action or single shot rifle?

For many years I reloaded and fired a 222 Rem in a 700 ADL that I bought used for not much with some barrel erosion. Beaten and skinny barreled though it was, it shot under .75 MOA no matter what ammo I fed through it. As the sporting arm aged, I finally sold it off but the 223 by then had taken over the market. Unless I find one used or want to go to a very pricy rifle, the 222 looks unavailable.

Ultimately I would be looking for dime sized groups at a 100. Your thoughts? Are any of you getting this out of a 223 or should I be saving my sheckles for a bench rifle?

[ELKINMTCWB]

I shoot a 223 in a smith @ weson 1500 I can shoot a dime at 100 yards any day with usa ammo. My day shoots a rem 700 and has the same deal with his. My uncle shoots a weatherby vangard in 223 his is just over 1 1/2 group at 100.All these are off hand shooting NOT vice .

[James B]

With the right load, my NEF 223 will do it.

[deerslayer223]

Almost any 223 with the right ammo will cut holes all day!

[North Texan]

The last group I measured out of my Browning when I was testing handloads was 0.62 inches. That was with Hornady 52 gr. BTHP match bullets and a case full of powder. The cases were showing pressure signs, but they sure did shoot good. I had a crosswind of 10-20 mph. On a still day with the Hornady V-Max molys, I can get groups of less than half that. I haven't put the calipers to them to check'em.

[burniegoeasily]

O heck, get a 220 swift and call it good. Ive never owned a 223 or 222, I have alway went with a 22-250 for my 22s. I like the 22-250, good flat shooting round. I have had only bolt actions in 22-250. Savage and rem 700. I saw no difference with my hand loads with either gun, both grouped great.

[Gundigest]

I have a very nice Remington 700 VLS in .223 for sale. It has a 4-16x40 scope with flip open scope caps and a 2 pound trigger. I can shoot under a .5" at 100 yards with cheap winchester varmint ammo. I am sure the gun will shoot better than I can.

[fatsbucknut]

Gundigest,

What kind of scope is on it? And how much are you asking?

[New York Hunter]

The 222 Rem. is probably the most accurate factory produced cartridge ever made. Its inherently more accurate then the 223 Rem. which is extremely accurate in and of its self. The 223 Rem. has a little bigger case so it holds more powder. I have a Remington model 700 BDL in 223 Rem. that shoots 1/2 groups with factory Remington 50 gr. V-Max ammo. I've never owned a more accurate rifle !

[1dahunter]

My NEF Handi Rifle .223 will do it all day and Ive done no modifications on it, just right out of the box. Jimmy