.221 Fireball - Rem 700 classic

[Doohan]

Just picked up this combo yesterday.

Anyone have some load information they could share?

Thanks in advance!

Doohan

 

[VENISONEATR]

I use this data pretty often for various cartridges... http://stevespages.com/224_44.html

 

[Rifleman]

Be a good gun to convert to 30 whisper and hang a can on.

 

[big6x6]

Well JJ I'm waiting on your range results! That little sucker should shoot! ..may need to mess with the trigger a little..

 

[Doohan]

Well JJ I'm waiting on your range results! That little sucker should shoot! ..may need to mess with the trigger a little..

Well, todays range visit was pretty dismal for the most part. My 10ml was giving me fits!

BUT - My first visit with my newest addition was pretty fun!

Last night, I loaded up 20 rounds using 20gr of 2015 and 35gr Vmax's. This wasnt a book load for such a light bullet but I figured I would give it a go. 20gr in the little case was pretty much full, my sierra book says max load would be 20.2gr in the tiny case.

Here is a pic ( albeit a bad one ) with a Bushnell 4200 4x16x40 on top and ready to go.

Here is a comparison of the .221FB and a .204 Ruger. The .221 is on the right.

All in all, I got the gun sighted in and got to shoot 3 - 3 shot groups at 100 yds. Best group is this one.. The other 2 opened up a bit.

Best group was somewhere between .75" and .5" and worst was maybe 1.25" or more.

A few passes over the chrony showed speeds in the high 2800's. Next up is Lil'Gun.. I hope to accurately push closer to 3400fps.


I'll keep ya posted!

Thanks for getting me HOOKED Chuck!

 

[big6x6]

Well..I wish I could see a pic of the gun/scope! :x :lol:

Get you some Berger .224cal 40gr MEF bullets and stick with that 19 to 20 gr charge of 2015 and see what happens...

Do you have a Stoney Point OAL gauge and a Bullet Comparator? SP offers the modified case in .221 FB..

This sure sounds like a great rig JJ!

 

[Grouse]

You could shoot a Pig with that JJ. :idea:

 

[VENISONEATR]

I like the way the scope has a built in electric screwdriver on the objective lense :lol:

 

[Doohan]

Sorry about the pic Chuck.. I got it in there now..

Uploading pics on dail-up takes awhile!


Yes, I have the stoney point OAL gauge and comparator.. Just no adapter for .221... I picked that up when I decided to get the gun.. and dies.

I was wondering which bullets to try next. Sounds like a good choice. I would expect velocity to accelerate a bit.

This sure sounds like a great rig JJ!

Funny how I try to talk you into the gun and you turned the tables on me! artyman:



The trigger will be my next project. As equipped is pretty bad!

 

[Doohan]

I like the way the scope has a built in electric screwdriver on the objective lense :lol:

LOL! just a little clutter huh?

You could shoot a Pig with that JJ.

Like a ground pig? 8)

 

[big6x6]

I like the way the scope has a built in electric screwdriver on the objective lense :lol:

:applause: artyman: :mrgreen:

 

[Hunt 4 Bucks]

VERY NICE LOOKING GUN, THE REMINGTON 700 CLASSIC IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. :yeah:

 

[Doohan]

Tried some different powders today and got some better results. I didnt make it to the range so I didnt get to shoot as much as I would have liked. All targets were 107 yds.

Here is a better pic of my setup.. Notice the new scope :wink:

Since I only have 35g Vmax bullets, I tried a couple different powders today and rem 7 1/2 primers. Lil'Gun 15.5 gr, Lil'Gun 16gr and N120 18gr. All loads show a bit of promise but one 15.5gr of Lil'Gun really shined.. Here are a couple groups of that load -

Didnt measure them but you can cover both groups with a dime. :lol: Not bad for what seems like a 10# trigger!

Next I shot the 16gr of Lil'Gun after which I noticed quite a bit of barrel heat.. I think I will try some of these again later.

And finally 18gr of N120 -

I am really starting to like this gun. Sans trigger it is a great carry gun and seems to be plenty accurate!

 

[Hunt 4 Bucks]

Here is a better pic of my setup.. Notice the new scope

JJ: Is the old scope with the cordless drill for sale? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Nice groups for a 10lb trigger !!!! :yeah:

 

[big6x6]

You're HOOKED! :lol:

That really is some great shooting for a sporter weight rifle! That really is a nice looking setup as well. The 700 Classic is Remingtons best looking rifle, IMO. Sometimes you just can't beat a walnut stock and a blued finish! :wink:

A jug of powder will last you FOREVER with that thing!

Trigger..I'm sending you some trigger info! :wink: