Now that I've had my Savage VLP-DBM in .223 with a 1:7 twist for awhile and have had an opportunity to work on loads, this is what I've found... so far.

I've tested three bullets: 77 grain Nosler Custom Competition, 69 grain Nosler CC and the Sierra 69 grain Match King. All easily shoot 3/4 MOA.

Best loads have been the 77 grain bullets with 23.0 grains of RL-15 and the 69 grain bullets with 22.0 grains of H-4895. All have been seated .010" off the lands.

While the 77 grain bullets have shown promise, my best and most consistent groups have been with the 69 grain SMK. They are capable of Sub- 1/2 MOA 5 shot groups consistently.

That's where I am at the moment.