indianasavage
07-04-2016, 11:51 AM
I recently purchased a Savage 12FV as the Cabela's sale came to an end, I couldn't resist. This will become my "go-to" .223 rifle and the Edge/Axis will stay in the case. The Edge/Axis was actually quite accurate with handloads as I could hold 1 MOA at 500 yards. I am using the same load in the new 12FV, but have to seat the bullets deeper due to a shallower throat. I am using 69 gr. Sierra Tipped MatchKings on top of 25 grains of Varget. The COAL for the Edge/Axis was 2.400". The COAL for the 12FV is 2.315. Both allow for a 0.020" jump to the lands. That is a difference of 0.085" which is significant. The 12FV version becomes a slightly compressed load, which is okay. Anyway, I thought this was kinda interesting.