.223 ai

[henry1]

so what brand do you recommend? thinking a 24 inch chambered in .223 AI, would like to shoot 40's (rarely) 50-55's (very often) and 60's (more often than rare, but not as much as 50-55's. What twist would you recommend? Thanks!
Henry.

[wbm]

1-9

[henry1]

Thanks! Meant to say keep it below 200 bucks too...doesnt really matter but i can afford that much as of now....

[psharon97]

Nearly all the brands I'd recommend start out at $300 and more. Douglas, Brux, Shilen, Criterion, ect and many more.

[henry1]

Ok, I suppose 300 is within range. I should note too that I wont be benchrest shooting or anything, but do enjoy seeing at least half inch groups at 100yds. Mainly a prairie dog/coyote gun....and the occasional range session...
Henry

[barrel-nut]

Criterion from Jim at Northland.

[GaCop]

Criterion from Jim at Northland.

+1, or Sinarms 1 in 8 twist for the 80/90 grain bullets.

[henry1]

Thanks fellas, I will think on it for a while, but thank you so much for all of your replies! Its appreciated as always!
Henry

[laportecharlie]

I have a factory Savage 223 Rem barrel that I had rechambered to 223 AI. It has close to 4,000 rounds through it and it will still shoot under 1".
Charlie

[kslefty]

I would also look into a factory take off and have it rechambered. They can be had for $75 - $175 depending on color. length and contour.

[Armed in Utah]

My high mileage Pac Nor 223 AI 12 twist is still flippin' dogs

wayyyy out there...one of my favorite rds....... :D

Nosler 55 BTs.....@ 3500 fps

[chemist1]

I was at the same point you are about 2 months ago and ordered a 24" 12 twist 223AI it will shoot every thing up to 60 grains well and should have a little more velocity than a 9 or 8 twist.

[GaCop]

I have a Sinarms barrel with 1/8 twist. I use 52gr SMKs in my fire form loads and it will shoot .5" all day.