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

[Pharmseller]

I’ve got one of the new MT 223 mags on order. I’ll report back how it works.

My new MT mags. Be advised the cartridges are 2.475”. 75 ELDM.






Lots of room.




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[TX_Diver]

My replacement shipped yesterday. Will update when I get a chance to try it out.

 

[Schmo]

Hoping mine comes in before I leave town next Saturday.

 

[MEdude]

For anyone wanting a hinged floor plate for a Howa Mini, there are a few in stock at Jefferson outdoors.

Mine has run flawlessly. Allows a 2.45 OAL.

 

[Choupique]

Yall talked me into it. Got some 73gr eldm factory loaded stuff on the way. Will test drive on some does in a few weeks. Shooting out of a 1:7 twist 16" AR

 

[Formidilosus]

The Mamba Mag 10 round Tikka 223 mag works well so far through three different Tikka’s.

 

[jonpall]

The Mamba Mag 10 round Tikka 223 mag works well so far through three different Tikka’s.

Convinced me to buy one.

 

[Brontosaurus]

The Mamba Mag 10 round Tikka 223 mag works well so far through three different Tikka’s.

Got two

 

[Matt5266]

Wanted to post this early black Friday deal I got from eurooptic. 1:8 twist, 16 inch barrel. Thread it and rock on. Price would be $575 with rebate.

 

[canyonhunter47]

.223, 74 grn Berger Jacketed Custom. Muzzle velocity 2950. 160 yards. Ouch.

What powder are you using to get those kind of velocities with heavier bullets?

 

[BryanL]

Shot a forked horn Black Tail Deer with my RSS. 18” barrel. Factory ELD-M 73gr. 95 yards. My kid spotted it and it was the first big game kill for me with the .223. It worked great!

First shot hit low (shot just under the body and blew out the off side leg). My scope was foggy from shit down pour rain here in western Oregon, standing offhand shooting, and Buck fever. It jumped and when it landed it face planted. As the thread discussed, recoil was so light it was easy to stay on the gun and cycle another round and shoot it better as it looked like it might try to standup. Hit the spine and too high lobe of both lungs. No exit. Dropped immediately. No tracking and very soupy on the inside.