Almost three years ago I bought a Savage model 10 in .223 and quickly found out that the factory barrel was a POS. I came to that conclusion after reloading hundreds of rounds and trying several scopes and lots of advice. A friend even bedded the action for me with no improvement. I finally ordered a faster twist varmint barrel from McGowen in Kalispell Montana and had it mounted to the action. WOW, after working up a load and refining my reloading technique all I can say is "NICE". This rifle is an absolute pleasure to shoot. So far the longest shot I've been able to make is 840 yards on a milk jug. This spring I've killed over 300 rock chucks for one very grateful farmer with the longest shot on a little chuck at 475 yards.
I range the distance to the target, set the turret for bullet drop and hit the target. Simple, effective and fun. No one likes to miss and when I have the hold over set right this rifle delivers. The accuracy is almost uncanny.
All I can say is WooHoo!!!! I love it!!