ORIGINAL: tykempster
What would it take to possibly change a .223 Savage model 12? I've been thinking about buying one when I get the money, or possibly splitting the cost with my dad for my birthday. I know Ackley Improved guns can shoot normal rounds but do they shoot them as good? I don't reload yet but I know someone who could for me until I start. He suggested this gun as one I could shoot alot for not much moneyand use for anything smaller than deer. Thanks for any replies.
Since the .223 already has pretty nearly the miniumum allowable taper, plus whichit would be difficult to shorten its neck any further and still be able to grip a bullet, "improving" it is pretty much a drill in futility. The standard .223 is so close ballistically to the .222 Rem. Mag., you cannot expect a .223 AI to give you any practical improvement in ballistics! Save your dough!