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kraigwy · January 8, 2013, 08:11 PM

I don't know about either rifle. I've heard, but don't know, that Savage woud be the most accurate.

What I do know, is there is not advantage to the extra 4 in barrel on with a 223. The most accurate in that cal would be in the 18 - 20 range. That is unless you are planning on using iron sights. Then the extra sight radius would be an advantage.

The Mann accuracy device that the Army uses to test ammo for the 5.56/223 is right at 18 inches.

January 8, 2013, 08:11 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,591	I don't know about either rifle. I've heard, but don't know, that Savage woud be the most accurate. What I do know, is there is not advantage to the extra 4 in barrel on with a 223. The most accurate in that cal would be in the 18 - 20 range. That is unless you are planning on using iron sights. Then the extra sight radius would be an advantage. The Mann accuracy device that the Army uses to test ammo for the 5.56/223 is right at 18 inches. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071