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

[WIDrake]

I've been following this thread for some time and I really wanted to go Model seven or model 700 sa but just can't turn anything up. Finally handled a tikka and I really like them although I didn't want to. Anyhow, I'm collecting components and will have a rifle soon. Have Norma brass and 400 more 77tmks on the way.
Still have dies, shell holders, bullet comparators to get but I'm on my way.

Get the Tikka, you'll love it.

 

[hunterjmj]

Get the Tikka, you'll love it.

I'm getting one just deciding which one. Cant decide between the t3x lite or the t3x superlite. I want to go light but not to light. I'll probably put a simple 3-9 scope on it with talky rings to keep weight around 7 lbs

 

[WIDrake]

I'm getting one just deciding which one. Cant decide between the t3x lite or the t3x superlite. I want to go light but not to light. I'll probably put a simple 3-9 scope on it with talky rings to keep weight around 7 lbs

Superlite, being 223 recoil only matters for spotting shots. Get a can on the end with a Superlite and then have the best of both worlds

 

[hunterjmj]

How many firings are you guys getting from your 223 brass? Have 100 pcs of Norma brass on the way and wondering if I should buy another 100 or more.
Im at 5 firings on 300wm norma brass now so I'd think I could achieve that with 223 Norma.

 

[Thegman]

How many firings are you guys getting from your 223 brass? Have 100 pcs of Norma brass on the way and wondering if I should buy another 100 or more.
Im at 5 firings on 300wm norma brass now so I'd think I could achieve that with 223 Norma.

Depending on your load's pressure, 5 loadings would be a reasonable estimate. My 223 cases usually die from cracked necks rather than loose primer pockets, etc. Maybe would last longer if I annealed, but I generally don't. I don't think 223 based cases last as long as 308, 30-06 and others. My 308 cases seem to be immortal...

 

[Castle Rock]

I have way over 30 on my lapua 223 and still fine, 10-12 on hornady CM and necks are starting to split

 

[BradArnett]

I have several lots of RP and lapua that have been through multiple 223ai barrels over the years that are at 25+ firings. I do anneal them every now and then.

 

[Thegman]

I have several lots of RP and lapua that have been through multiple 223ai barrels over the years that are at 25+ firings. I do anneal them every now and then.

Damn...I need to get my shit together.

Most of mine (LC) usually seem to get split necks within, I'm guessing, 10 or so loadings, though I don't keep close track. This may be due to the brass, or more likely, the loads I run through them.

 

[Castle Rock]

Split necks have nothing to do with the loads you are using, it is entirely due to your reloading practices, chamber tolerances, and the quality of the brass

Damn...I need to get my shit together.

Most of mine (LC) usually seem to get split necks within, I'm guessing, 10 or so loadings, though I don't keep close track. This may be due to the brass, or more likely, the loads I run through them.

 

[BradArnett]

Damn...I need to get my shit together.

Most of mine (LC) usually seem to get split necks within, I'm guessing, 10 or so loadings, though I don't keep close track. This may be due to the brass, or more likely, the loads I run through them.

Ya I'm not pushing the limits of pressure. I've ran pretty much the same load of cci450s, r15, 75amax in 6 different 223ai barrels now. Speeds are from 2950-3100 depending on barrel length. I've had 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26" 223ai's.

 

[Brazo264]

I have way over 30 on my lapua 223 and still fine, 10-12 on hornady CM and necks are starting to split

I have several lots of RP and lapua that have been through multiple 223ai barrels over the years that are at 25+ firings. I do anneal them every now and then.

I’d be interested to hear both of your reloading process for 223, I’m just starting out and that’s impressive!

 

[Castle Rock]

Collet neck size, prime, throw charge straight from Redding thrower, seat bullet

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I've been following this thread for some time and I really wanted to go Model seven or model 700 sa but just can't turn anything up. Finally handled a tikka and I really like them although I didn't want to. Anyhow, I'm collecting components and will have a rifle soon. Have Norma brass and 400 more 77tmks on the way.
Still have dies, shell holders, bullet comparators to get but I'm on my way.

Careful with your pressure, cci 400s are pretty soft in the cup

 

[Robobiss]

Party is ready to get started this year after archery is over.

Put together a .223 Wylde gas gun and a nice little 8 twist T3X Lite in .223 with a 16” barrel (lipseys exclusive maybe? Can’t find it on the tikka site) just came in the mail. Funny looking rifle with the 16” barrel

 

[BradArnett]

I’d be interested to hear both of your reloading process for 223, I’m just starting out and that’s impressive!

Mine is neck sizing, prime, powder measured on a chargemaster, seat bullet.

 

[Tahr]

I biff my 223 brass when the primer pockets get loose-like the primer might drop out. Max loads in bolt guns and they seem to last forever. Never anneal or trim for length. Multiple loads but don’t count them. Mixed brands - no particular preference. Fire maybe 500 a year and only recall a couple of partial split necks. Been doing this for 50 years. You guys worry too much.

 

[Castle Rock]

Fire maybe 500 a year and only recall a couple of partial split rims.

On your truck?

 

[Tahr]

On your truck?

Hah hah. I’ve edited it - necks.

 

[Brazo264]

Collet neck size, prime, throw charge straight from Redding thrower, seat bullet

Mine is neck sizing, prime, powder measured on a chargemaster, seat bullet.

Nothing exotic, thanks for sharing. Shoulder bump when necessary every so often? Thanks again

 

[BradArnett]

Ya I use a redding 3 die set. I can't remember the last time I ran them through the fl die though.