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    Ammo suggestions for .223 in 1:9 remington 700

    Re: Ammo suggestions for .223 in 1:9 remington 700 I've got a 1:9 .223 ( Remington XCR Compact Tactical ) as well. I'd suggest trying small quantities of any 69 grain match ammo that is available locally. Go with whatever groups best in your gun. eg: -Federal GM223M (...
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    Rifle Scopes Near Mfg Alphamount

    Re: Near Mfg Alphamount <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rijndael</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Something like this helps a lot, at least it does for me: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=6097/Product/EXD_ENGINEERING_VERTICAL_RETICLE_INSTRUMENT...
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    Rifle Scopes Lightweight, mil/mil, illuminated optic

    Re: Lightweight, mil/mil, illuminated optic The Nightforce 2.5-10 doesn't have parallax adjustment. I have the Nightforce 1-4 on my AR and am very pleased with it, but for longer shots I wanted parallax adjustment. I wanted to watch the overall rifle weight as well so I went with the Leupold...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold MK4 - MOA to MILs factory conversion.

    Re: Leupold MK4 - MOA to MILs OK it is HERE! I called 1-800-leupold this morning. Asked for .1 mil turret conversion on a Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm LR/T M1 illuminated reticle. The guy on the other end seemed to know what he was talking about. He said they would be available mid January 2010. I'll...
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    HK MR-223

    Re: HK MR-223 They have been available in Canada since at least Feb 2009. That's when I got mine anyway. Rifle: HK MR223 Mount: Nightforce Unimount 1.125 (Same height as the HK irons) Scope: Nightforce NXS 1-4x24 with FC2 reticle I like it. It goes a long time between cleanings and always...
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    5.56 ammunition in a .223 bolt gun?

    Ammunition: Hornady 5.56 NATO TAP http://www.hornadyle.com/products/detail.php?id=72&sID=75 Rifle: Remington XCR Compact Tactical .223 http://www.remington.com/products/firear...ct_tactical.asp -I have been told that Remington .223s have relatively long throats. -I cycled a few 5.56 rounds...
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    model 700 TACT XCR reviews

    Re: model 700 TACT XCR reviews A cheaper solution is a drop or two of 5 minute epoxy on the threads of the sling studs. Had the same problem with my XCR Compact Tactical. Emailed B&C and that was their suggestion. Sling studs seem very solid now. Of course on a new rifle that shouldn't be...