.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[Moose83]

Quick question I figured would get a good response in this thread.
As a fledgling hunter turned marksman (thanks to this thread); is my tiny 4.5lb .223 (wylde) TC contender a suitable trainer for my 5lb kimber rifles (22 creed, 6.5 creed)? Please see pic for the diminutive dimensions. (1" shortened LOP, 16" barrel).
Or experienced hunter turned fledgling marksman that is...

Anything is better than nothing but I would say that there isn't a whole lot of cross over between the rifle platforms other than trigger manipulation. Marksmanship training with a training rifle is also training yourself how to operate the rifle in different positions. Nice little rifle tho!

 

[Trackselk]

Anything is better than nothing but I would say that there isn't a whole lot of cross over between the rifle platforms other than trigger manipulation. Marksmanship training with a training rifle is also training yourself how to operate the rifle in different positions. Nice little rifle tho!

Thanks, looks like I'll have to look in to a .223 bolt gun and join the cult. Would a tika be a suitable trainer for a kimber bolt gun?

 

[Moose83]

Thanks, looks like I'll have to look in to a .223 bolt gun and join the cult. Would a tika be a suitable trainer for a kimber bolt gun?

A tikka Is more suitable than your tc. However there will be differences in safety manipulation and bolt throw (tikkas have a lower bolt throw). How much that matters will be up to you. Also... don't let what Is written here dissuade you from using your tc and practicing with it, that is a sweet little setup. It just doesn't transfer over well for bolt guns.

 

[robtattoo]

Thanks, looks like I'll have to look in to a .223 bolt gun and join the cult. Would a tika be a suitable trainer for a kimber bolt gun?

Trainer, no.
Replacement, yes.

Me 'n Kimber don't see eye to eye.

 

[Bob2650]

Use what you have.
Buy more.....

 

[Oakridge]

Got to get some quality time behind the Howa Mini this week. My absolute favorite rifle to shoot now! Easy moa groups at 200. Next up is to chop and thread the barrel and find TMK’s for deer season!

 

[PNWGATOR]

Got to get some quality time behind the Howa Mini this week. My absolute favorite rifle to shoot now! Easy moa groups at 200. Next up is to chop and thread the barrel and find TMK’s for deer season!

And then take it spring bear hunting and add some photos to the thread!

 

[Trackselk]

For you few mono shooters; anyone try .224 bulldozer 2's? BC of
.47 IIRC. I'm going to see how small bears and big bucks like them first...

 

[Oakridge]

And then take it spring bear hunting and add some photos to the thread!

I wish I could! No spring bear around me here in NH. I will surly add photos once I can put it to work!
Thanks everyone for all help in this thread!

 

[Veloci_Wrench]

Got to get some quality time behind the Howa Mini this week. My absolute favorite rifle to shoot now! Easy moa groups at 200. Next up is to chop and thread the barrel and find TMK’s for deer season!

What height Talleys are you using?

 

[Oakridge]

Those are lows, they fit perfect with a Trijicon 3-9 accupoint. Only about an 1/8th inch of clearance on bolt.

 

[roosiebull]

Got to get some quality time behind the Howa Mini this week. My absolute favorite rifle to shoot now! Easy moa groups at 200. Next up is to chop and thread the barrel and find TMK’s for deer season!

Nice! What model howa mini you have? What’s the barrel twist?

I was thinking of one of the carbon stalkers but can’t find the twist rate on them and I’m not getting a .223 without a 1 in 8

Also looking at the new CZ in .223

I would prefer a tikka but they sound hard to find lately

 

[Oakridge]

Nice! What model howa mini you have? What’s the barrel twist?

I was thinking of one of the carbon stalkers but can’t find the twist rate on them and I’m not getting a .223 without a 1 in 8

Also looking at the new CZ in .223

I would prefer a tikka but they sound hard to find lately

I got the standard Howa mini barreled action off Brownells. Ordered a Pendleton stock and Oregon gunsmithing bottom metal. The barrel is a 1 in 8 twist and is marked on the side to confirm. Fantastic rifle that I’m very happy with.
I do really like the CZ 600 in 223, very nice feeling guns.

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

Just got around to measuring the twist in my 223 and it's 1:7 I guess I need to find some 77 TMK

 

[SBR Sarge]

Just got around to measuring the twist in my 223 and it's 1:7 I guess I need to find some 77 TMK

Here is a lead on ammo with the 77 TMK.

223 REM 77GR Federal Tactical TRU Sierra MatchKing Tipped (T223TTMK3)

223 REM 77GR Federal Tactical TRU Sierra MatchKing Tipped (T223TTMK3) is custom made for your Urban Rifle. Tactical® TRU® was specifically designed for use in semi-automatic rifles or "Urban Rifles," such as variants of the M-16 or AR-15. This is particularly important in today's urban...

www.bonefroggunclub.com

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

Here is a lead on ammo with the 77 TMK.

223 REM 77GR Federal Tactical TRU Sierra MatchKing Tipped (T223TTMK3)

223 REM 77GR Federal Tactical TRU Sierra MatchKing Tipped (T223TTMK3) is custom made for your Urban Rifle. Tactical® TRU® was specifically designed for use in semi-automatic rifles or "Urban Rifles," such as variants of the M-16 or AR-15. This is particularly important in today's urban...

www.bonefroggunclub.com

Thanks. I saw those, I was just hoping to find some projectiles to load, but I will probably end up biting the bullet and getting some.

 

[Oakridge]

Thanks for the heads up, I got 100 coming my way!

 

[BigNate]

SPS had 77gr Custom Comp seconds in stock last night.

 

[Gorp2007]

Home Page - Runnings

www.runnings.com

If you’re into that sort of thing.

 

[Veloci_Wrench]

Home Page - Runnings

www.runnings.com

If you’re into that sort of thing.

Someone acted quick, I’d been eyeing them for a day since I don’t reload yet and Runnings is local to me. Went to check out, and they were gone! Hopefully it was someone from this thread.