Remington .223 Model 700 VTR

[SharpyShoot418]

I'm lookin forward to buying a model 700 VTR in .223 and was wondering anyone who had one of those what kind of ammo was most accurate out of it ( Most preferably factory ammo ;] ). I just didn't wanna waste a lot of money goin through and lookin for the best and most accurate ammo for it. Thank You.

[deadzero]

there's really no short cuts. if your using factory ammo my first choice would be Hornady custom line of ammo. or Hornady Match Grade if you can find it. I know they make the Match in 308 but not sure of 223. besides that its just a lot of range time. buy some bulk ultramax in a 150 count FMJ and use that to do the barrel break in first. (cheaper that way) its pretty accurate stuff in the 223 loading.
proper barrel break in is a must if you want accuracy.
if you do not know what I mean by a break in:
get copper solvent and a new bronze cleaning brush and lots of patches.
fire one shot and clean it.
keep doing this for 20 shots.
then chean it evey 5 shots till you hit 50 rounds.
then clean it every 10 shots till you reach 100 rounds.
after you go thru the 150 round valuepack of ultramax, clean it twice over with solvent and patch till clean.
now your ready for the good ammo and see what she can do.

[SharpyShoot418]

Thankyou and i was wondering if you would recommend The Remington UMC FMJ ammo? or is ultramax cheaper and better too ?

[thrillbilly]

I've always had good luck with rem Core-Lockts in Rem rifles...but YMMV.

[deadzero]

Originally Posted by SharpyShoot418

Thankyou and i was wondering if you would recommend The Remington UMC FMJ ammo? or is ultramax cheaper and better too ?

The ultrmax is remanufactured ammo. (some think they are reloads but they are not, in the sense it has never been fired). I get better accuracy (tighter groups) from the ultramax than I get from the Rem. UMC in my Remington SPS Varmint. both are FMJ. we're selling Rem UMC 55gr fmj for 11.99 a box of 20, the ultramax is 69.99 per 150 rounds. a savings of about 20.00 going with the Ultramax. remington express core-lokt are over 18.00 a box of 20.

this is just break in ammo. I myself have never got super great accuracy from FMJ bullets, even when reloading (but, reloading improves things a lot with the accuracy)

once the barrel break in is complete you will just have to try different brands and loads until you find a good one that shoots best. but if you want great accuracy, start thinking of reloading. no matter how you go about it keep records of brands and group sizes while testing. saving old targets and writing on the back of them is a good start.

[northerndragon]

I have a VTR in 223, though I'll admitt I haven't had much range time with it, it slams, the muzzle-brake is a bit to get use to.

Check Cabelas for ammo I got a hell of a deal last december on PMC 55gr FMJ's.

[tfre3927]

I was wondering if anyone could pass on some advice - I am looking at getting the .223 version of this rifle, though my friend is probably going to buy the .308. We were offered a really nice deal for a 6-24x50mm Nikon scope but I'm a little worried that this size scope is definately not going to be a help to my smaller calibre rifle. Maybe a 4-16x40 might be a better idea? Or will I regret not having that excellent zoom.

Any comments?

[northerndragon]

I have a 4-16x 40mm scope on my vtr, no problems mounting it, just seems like a lot of glass for the rifle. If you do go 223 consider getting a detachable mag system or steer clear of the full length scope mounts. I have a hard time getting my fingers in there to seat the round in the mag.

[tfre3927]

What do you think the effective range is for that scope? around 200-300 yards? Will definately look into the mag system. Cheers

[samuel]

A 6X24 is adjustible and you won't regret the extra power for varmint/target.I have a Nikon 6.5X20X50 on a .22Hornet and love it.I have shot gophers out around 200yds.I have a 6X24X42 Sightron mildot on a .223 and it works great.Since it is 1in12" twist I am limited to lighter bullets and under 500yds but varmints are small sometimes and I like making them bigger.It isn't any time at all and it's just natural to turn the scope and paralax down when walking and takes little time to turn back up when needed.A 4X16 is nice,but more power is too.On the other hand,your friend,going .308,may be hunting bigger game so I would never go over 10X. ,,,sam.

[tfre3927]

Many, many thanks!!

and Samuel- for the .308 - he's keen to get the extra magnification for a bit of target/ long range shooting.. push the limits of the remington rifle.. nothing like taking out a rascle fox at long range. We're shooting for pest control in rural Australia. So glad you boys know your firearms!

[northerndragon]

www.bauerarms.com - 6616 AICS .223/5.56 Magazine

AICS 223 mags, they'll fit any mag system that the 308 mags will fit into. Badger, CDI, Wyatt's, AICS, and Vbull. Also there's seekins precision who make their own 5rd mags.