You can shoot 223 through an AR labeled as 5.56. As was stated before, 5.56 is loaded to higher pressures. My AR labeled as 5.56 shoots 223 without a hiccup. But, I would not shoot factory loaded 5.56 through my varmint AR labeled as 223. Building your own loads using 5.56 brass would be a...
CMBT, I have wanted to hunt there for a while. Good luck with your hunt and be sure to take a camera to take some pics of the Tule elk. Would like to hear how you did.
(+)1 for the bolt action .22. I would suggest that you contemplate a well made .22 with a decent trigger. I would also recommend going to as many different gun shops as possible to look at as many different rifles and hear different opinions. Good luck with your search
Can a person perform load development while breaking in a new barrel? Will pressures change as the barrel is broken in? Thoughts and input appreciated. Thank you in advance.
SJB358, I can attest to the quality of the Z5. It is hands down my favorite scope. The price tag is a little hard to swallow, but you certainly know where your money went. I had been looking at the Z5 after picking up the STW last January. I decided against it because of the price. Back in...
My dedicated light rifle is a .240 Weatherby in a MK 5 ultra light weight at 5 3/4 pounds with a VX3 4-14 on top. Doesn't feel much different than carrying or shooting a .22.
Thank you for all of the suggestions. Not sure what I will choose. I think that I am leaning toward the VX6. I may have to wait an extra two months to buy the Swarovski z5 4W 3.5-18 with the ballistic turret (my favorite scope) like I have on my STW. Just not sure that my wife will understand...
Life goals for hunting--
Mountain goat
Brown bear--would prefer to take with a bow but then my wife would not allow it
Moose
Tule elk
Elk of some sort with a bow
Mule deer of at least 180"--only three years away from realizing this potential. I have four of the needed 7 preference points for...
Hopefully the Nosler Professional in 280 AI will be under my Christmas tree this year. There is a small delay since I am having a second clip made and they have to have the rifle there to make the clip. Most of the tasks associated with purchasing an new rifle in a new caliber have been...
I am excited to receive the Profession. Thank you everyone for the kind words. Have been spending lots of time trying to figure out how I want to reload for it. Now to decide what glass to purchase when funds allow...