Hi Folks

I have recently ordered a Model 12 VLP in .223 calibre with a 1 in 7 twist barrel. Some questions arising:

1. Is the throat in this rifle type deep enough to accept Berger 80 or 90 VLDs? If not, what is the maximum bullet weight and type it is likely to be comfortable with?

2. What minimum bullet weights have worked well with this rifle and twist rate?


3. I estimate a 20 moa base should do the trick for 1000; does that sound about right?

New member here - glad to have access to Savage expertise! Rifle is for my wife for long range fun/competition shooting and myself for short range hunting of foxes.

Thanks

Davy