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After fixing light strike issues and changing scope mounts, took the T3 Varmint .223 out to function test. Works great now, except the 6rd magazine follower spring sucks... 10rds of cheap PMC X-Tac 55gr at 100yds. I have some 77gr SMK heading my way and I'm hoping to see it tighten up some.
 

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ljalberta

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From the weekend. My best 10 rounds were from the 17 HMR, but I also have the worst group from my .223 posted. With the .223 I tried shooting from a couple different positions, breaking position and through the barrel mirage. Lots to improve on for me for actual practical shooting. image_cropper_D32F3259-CD9D-4392-828C-7993251E5801-83781-0000084B3064A79E.jpeg
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Not ten rounds but I thought I'd share for fun... brought my oldest (8yo) with me, and after shooting some .22lr he decided he was ready to try the .223 for the first time. After a couple shots on cardboard at 50yds, he said "it's loud but it doesn't actually hurt!" He demanded I draw him a box on paper and to shoot at 100yds. I would've been proud if he just hit the paper, but he put all 5 in the 3"-ish box, from an awkward sit/stand position. Not sure how that compares to other 8yo kids but I'm extremely proud for his first time pulling the trigger on a centerfire.
 

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Schmo

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Did you share load data? Appollogies as I did not find it. Just curious.
I did somewhere in the forum, but can’t remember where, so I’ll repost.

Note: I did rent a Uni-Throater and lengthen the throat, so I have a long COAL. Adjust your loads appropriately.

77TMK Load:
COAL: 2.550”
Primer: CCI 400
Brass: Starline
Powder: 24.5 grs TAC
Avg Velocity: 2,771 @ 1,230’ ASL

I will be running a powder ladder to find pressure. This load is under pressure, and on the slow side, but was extremely accurate, so I used it for my hunting load in Montana, since I didn’t have much time for load dev before my trip. Also, primarily switching to CCI 450 primers. The cups on the 450 are harder than on the 400.
 
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