I built this rifle

with the intention of trying my hand at 600 to 800 yard shots while delivering noticeable impact on steel targets. How might one do that with 223 you ask well I want to try it with 80gr possibly even 90gr freedom pills.

Northland Shooter Supply Rifle Build

Here are some of the components of this build: Northland Shooter Supply
–    26”- Criterion MTU Contour- 223 Rem Match- 7 Twist With Muzzle Thread

• MDT XRS Chassis
• NSS SMALL SHANK PRECISION GROUND RECOIL LUG
• NSS SMALL SHANK SQUARED AND TRUED BARREL NUT
• APA GEN 4 FAT BASTARD- .264 CAL- STAINLESS- 5/8″ – 24
• SAVAGE ARMS- MODEL 10– RECEIVER ONLY- RIGHT HAND/SHORT ACTION- SMALL SHANK- .223 BF- TUNGSTEN CERAKOTE- PLASTIC DBM & TRIGGER GUARD- TOP BOLT RELEASE- DESIGNATED ACTION
• Arken EP-5 5-25×56

Custom Savage Build Ammo Testing

After some cleaning and wiping off some of that Chairforce Vudoo left on my rifle we continued forward with some ammo testing. Though the intent is for the heavy for caliber specific ammunition we decided to go from 55gr to 80gr freedom pills. In between each group I used a Lone Wolf Precision Barrel Cooler to cool the barrel. Eventually I will test some 90gr pills as well just for the fun of it, though most of those will be regulate to the 224 Valkyrie, yes I am still experimenting with this cartridge. 

On this day the 73gr Hornady ELD Match Ammunition was by far the most accurate, though I was very happy with how the Criterion Barrel stabilized the 80gr pills also. This load has worked well for me across many 223 rifles. 

• 223 Remington LC Case
• 80gr Sierra Match King
• AR Comp Powder 21.6gr — Though this worked in my rifle work up to see what is accurate and safe for your rifle as this is very close to MAXIMUM PRESSURE.
• Cartridge Over All Length 2.4450

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about this build and what successes you have had with pushing 223 to the 600 to 800 yard distances.