So I've been wanting a ai rifle for a few years now. Just wanting to know if there's a reason not to build one in 223ai. Fire forming is not a issue for me.
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So I've been wanting a ai rifle for a few years now. Just wanting to know if there's a reason not to build one in 223ai. Fire forming is not a issue for me.
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It is a decent round, gets you a bit more velocity and longer case life.
I have a 257 Roberts AI and I love it!!
223 Ackley puts you one step closer to a 22-250. 150-200fps gain over the standard. Longer case life like Wes said. Cheap brass and cool factor really weigh in too.
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From everything I’ve read about the .223ai I don’t see any down sides. I plan to rebarrel my sporter-weight Savage .223 to something a bit heavier in the next few years and been leaning heavily on going the Ackley improved route. I think it’s the ticket!!!
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Got a buddy that has one. Older Bushmaster with 20" bbl.
He can get 3900fps from a 40gr NosBalTip. Super accurate also.
It is his coyote calling gun up in Maine. --- SAWMAN
Interesting SAWMAN! I often wonder how well this straight-cased, sharp-shoulder round would run through an AR! Cool!Quote:
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That's pretty impressive numbers. I ended up ordering a barrel for my savage. It's a 26" 1:7.5 twist. I'm hoping to get 2900-3000 fps with 80gr bullets.Quote:
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No surpressors with a 223AI. Too dirty. Chamber does have to be kept somewhat clean. Personally,I would not build one for shooting prairie dogs.
I do not know what you could get out of the heavier bullets. My buddy did try a 60gr Nos Part but tore thru the yotes. The 40's explode inside . . . never exit. --- SAWMAN
Why is the 223ai too dirty? I’ve never noticed one rifle round being dirtier than any of the others. I’ve seen where different powders make a difference.Quote:
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The surpressor.
The AI is the same as the 223/5.56. Some powders are dirtier than others.
However,to me,dirty just means less efficient. Not a complete burn + carbon residue. All this is amplified by using a surpressor. --- SAWMAN
Ah. Ok. Thanks for clarifying. My only experience with the 223ackley has been with a bolt gun, unsuppressed. Loved it on prairie dogs with 55gr ballistic tips.
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NOW . . . ya'll got me thinking.
I have an "extra" NEF Handi Rifle chambered in 223Rem. This gun would be super easy to ream to AI. Will check on renting reamers.
Might be an interesting,after deer season,project. Load it up 'til the primers blow then back off .00001gr. Got plenty of brass and several hundred of them old NosBalTip's.
Whatdaya think . . . 4000 with a 40 ??? YEOWZA !! --- SAWMAN
Usually when going to an Ackley improved clambering, you need to set the barrel back a 1/2” or so. With the underlug on the NEF barrel, it may pose a problem. Definitely worth looking into, but may not be easy breazy.Quote:
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I have heard that . . . however . . . I did not do that with my wifes older T/C Contender in 30-30AI though. Is there a difference between the two ?? --- SAWMAN
30-30 is different. The barrel does not need to be set back with it, because the shoulder is moved forward.
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Understood . . . your right . . . waaaaay forward.
Thank you sir. --- SAWMAN