I’m looking at buying a 110 EP in 223. I enjoy target shooting and am interested in going longer distance with this. I’m thinking F Class T/R mid and long range once I’m proficient with this. I am interested in 223 because I’m already set up to reload for it and enough experience in it to blow myself up. I know 6mm CR or 6.5 would do better but this is my path as of now. Looking for everyone’s input on a few questions.

  • Does the 223 model (still) have the ejector issues I’ve seen discussed about the 6.5? That will kill the chances of me going this route if it does
  • ive not seen much discussion on Berger 85.5gr and how anyones EP likes them? I have several hundred 73gr ELD left for 3-600. I’ve been told 80gr might go subsonic before 1000yds and local clubs target sensors require it to stay supersonic to register.
  • what is average barrel life for 223 in this model?
  • I’ve never had a savage before. But never shot F Class either. How is the trigger by F Class standards?
  • This is not a savage specific question. Any suggestions on a Arca bipod.

Appreciate everyone reading and giving me their 2 cents.