group buy .224 barrels- updated w targets from first shots

[keeki]

I think I wound up getting your old barrel anyways.lol

[airaddict]

I saw that.....nice....lol

[airaddict]

Ok. I finally got some rounds downrange and the new barrel worked out pretty good. No complaints from me. Keep in mind im not a bench shooter nor am i that into competition. Fireforming went good. Basic wanna be mil spec gunshow reloads of new ammo in commercial brass and 55gr pills gave pretty good accuracy.....better than my barnes reloads. It was kind of breezy but it did get a few good groups. I was kind of having to much fun pegging our gong so i wasnt concentrating to well but thats usually what happens...lol. I broke in the barrel doing 5 shots w cleaning w butches between each shot then started running 5shot groups w cleaning between each group for 3-4 groups. Then i just started running groups w no cleaning. I did get traces of copper oonce i started running the groups but it didnt look to bad. The barrel seemed to tighten up a little once it got really dirty after 50 rnds or so. Kind of interesting.

well here are the pics.

First is a 10 shot group w the mil spec gunshow reloads. Second pic is a 5 shot group that was going really well then the last shot was the flyer which i pulled cuz a guy two tables down let off his shot right before mine cuz he was shooting a 7 mag and it caught me off guard and lastly is another 3 shot group early on in the shooting session.

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/airaddict/2011-11-19143813.jpg

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/airaddict/2011-11-19143844.jpg

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[savageboy]

Just to clarify, that group was shot w/ the ER Shaw Barrel?

[airaddict]

Correct. I ran about 100rounds thru it today and that was the best i got w no load developement. My nickle brass even fireformed well which surprised me. I thought it would crack for sure.

Brian

[savageboy]

Brian- Sweet, I have a 6.5mm coming. This gives me alot of confidence

[airaddict]

The 10 shot group was w a very hot barrel and was after a long string of fireforming some crap ammo so i can start reloading for it.

i cleaned it and it did have a lot of powder fouling of course but after a long soak in the copper cleaning foam and multiple applications of it, just a small hint of blue came out when i first started and that was all. I cant wait for our gunclub matches next year so i can start load development w the 68gr bthp.

Brian

[teebirdhyzer]

looks good. Mine in .243 should arrive on Tuesday. Gonna be fun!

[durango]

I GOT MINE!!!!

Steve

[trappst]

My 223 AI showed up today too! The best part? My wife wasn't home when it was delivered! ;D

Barrel looks good too. The polish is actually better than a barrel I ordered a couple years back. I don't have a spare action right now so it's gonna be a while before this one gets shot.

Many thanks to 260 Rem for a great deal!

[airaddict]

i did like the polished finish but im tempted to try a scotch pad on my drill for a brushed finish IF i decide to cerakote it. havent decided yet. i got all hunting season to think out it in the blind...... ;D

brian

[GaCop]

The 75 grain A-Max will shoot just fine in the 1 in 9 twist barrel.