?Vanguard 223 in MDT Xrs chassis ?

[boxhitch]

Have seen these listed at a lgs
nice at ~9 lbs
1:9 twist is nice , 1:8 woiuld have been better but ..

anyone with experience with this setup ? comments on accuracy? best bullet/speed combo ?

 

[Lead Sligner]

I have one and like it. I don't hunt with mine.
Twist is a bit limiting. I had a 1:7 barrel made up for it.

 

[boxhitch]

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[iron cat]

Unless one is launching bullets over 75 grains , the 1:9 will usually do fine.
Both my son and I have shot 75's , him out of his 1:9 BT112 factory barrel and myself out of my Krieger barreled Musgrave.
Cat

 

[boxhitch]

already have stock of 68 gr Gamekings to try if I get it
found another rifle with little use that is up for sale, makes me wonder if accuracy wasn't acceptable for someone when that happens

 

[Rod B]

I had a Savage model 12 BVSS in .223 had a 1 in 9 twist & it was very accurate with Hornady 75 gr BTHP bullets.

 

[mikeyb]

I've got a 9-twist Remington that likewise stabilizes the Hornady 75gr BTHP nicely, very accurate. I wouldn't be deterred by the twist rate, plus the 69gr Matchkings are great bullets as well.

 

[boxhitch]

asking more about the particular rifle than pet loads
Is a Vanguard PRS-ready ?

 

[buji88]

asking more about the particular rifle than pet loads
Is a Vanguard PRS-ready ?

I mean, you could very easily shoot a PRS match with it for sure; the vanguard is generally a very reliable action. The factory trigger is fine; I'd prefer something a bit different. Just add an additional magazine or two, your preferred optic, and you will be good to go. Ammo out of the gate; just stick to stuff in the 68 - 73 gr area, and it will be good to go.

 

[boxhitch]

bought it, built a load for 69 gr Matchkings, first ladder found a .5" 5shot group w/o tweeking oal
happy happy

 

[boxhitch]

my first vanguard 223 experience, 4@100 yds

 

[buji88]

That will do it, that's a hit target if you build a solid position and make a good wind call!

 

[Buster95]

I have a Howa 1500 barrelled action 223 with a 26" barrel in a XRS chassis and the barrel has a 1:8 twist.

 

[boxhitch]

weird huh

 

[boxhitch]

That will do it, that's a hit target if you build a solid position and make a good wind call!

actually its a whole lot further off poa than it looks, rifle has a 20 rail on so hits a tad high at 100

 

[Buster95]

weird huh

The Howa 1500 and the Vanguard are the same rifle.

 

[sk8snwmx]

I re-barreled my .223 last week and mine also liked 69gr SMKs with 24.6gr Varget and CCI#400s.