FF, congrats on the new rifle. If it shoots 1/2 as good as my Model 12 single shot, you'll love it.
I have many .223s. My Colt HBAR 1:7 twist, loves the 69 gr bullets. It will shoot those loads better than my buddies varmint rifle.
However, my M12 also a 1:9, loves the Sierra 52 gr HPBT. It wears a Millett LRS-1 scope and is a one hole shooter. I let a few people shoot it and although it's very heavy and intimidating looking, once they experience the .22 LR recoil, they love it!
The AR is more fond of the heavier pills. Of course, only your rifle can tell you what it likes.
As far as the OAL goes..... I have a small machine shop and make a lot of my own tools. I would say invest in a Stony Point guage. This will allow you to seat the bullet to your liking. OR, you can use the 'ole method of getting a bullet to lightly grip a fired case and run the bolt in.
If you PM me, I will be happy to share my recipe and OAL. I hesitate to publish loads without all the caveats. Just society anymore...
BTW, I use nothing but coated bullets in all my rifles, but the desired effect was reduced fouling and bbl life, the accuracy was a nice benefit, but since I have never fired an uncoated bullet from any of my Savages, I can't say the accuracy is better or worse! ha ha
It does drop the velocity about 50 fps, but I can live with that.....
n4ue@arrl.net
regards, ron
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