how's it going everyone? I finally joined the world of the 2nd Amendment! long story short...I'm 29 and I just bought my first firearm today!

I am the proud new owner of a Remington 700 ADL in .223, and it came with a Remington branded 4-12x40MM scope.

could you guys and gals give me a few do's and don't's? does anyone have any grain recommendations to try out in .223? are there any upgrades that are a must or am I good in stock configuration?


thank you in advanced for your help!
Daniel

Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum turnersapian !!

That's a fine lookin' rifle !!

What is the twist rate...?

Different weight bullets like a certain twist... 55 grain and 62 grain do the best from a 1:9 twist

SHOOTER13 wrote:Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum turnersapian !!

That's a fine lookin' rifle !!

What is the twist rate...?

Different weight bullets like a certain twist... 55 grain and 62 grain do the best from a 1:9 twist

thanks Shooter13!

it has a 24" barrel with a 1:12 twist rate.

Here is some good reading...

http://www.razoreye.net/mirror/ammo-ora ... htm#twists

As far as your 1:12 twist 24" barrel...I'm still trying to find what bullet weight(s) are the best...

SHOOTER13 wrote:Here is some good reading...

http://www.razoreye.net/mirror/ammo-ora ... htm#twists

As far as your 1:12 twist 24" barrel...I'm still trying to find what bullet weight(s) are the best...

THANK YOU again Shooter13! I will be reading over all of that! I'm pretty excited about learning more, after all, knowledge is power!

I'd buy a small quantity of a bunch of different ammunition. Shoot some 5 round groups with every kind and mark the targets. Every rifle tends to be a bit different. So go with the one that performs well for you.

Your match grade ammunitions will typically perform better.

Save your fired brass casings in case you ever want to start reloading. Even if you don't end up reloading, you can sell it to others who do, and get some money out of the deal.

Oh and invest in a decent little torque wrench, that will do 15-70ish inch pounds. Then torque all the nuts and bolts down.

Some light googling is a good idea. Just remember, take some of the stuff you read on the Internet with a grain of salt. There are a lot of "experts" out there lol.

Most of all, have fun with your new rifle! Be warned, it can be addicting...

Cheers

bellofello wrote:I'd buy a small quantity of a bunch of different ammunition. Shoot some 5 round groups with every kind and mark the targets. Every rifle tends to be a bit different. So go with the one that performs well for you.

Your match grade ammunitions will typically perform better.

Save your fired brass casings in case you ever want to start reloading. Even if you don't end up reloading, you can sell it to others who do, and get some money out of the deal.

Oh and invest in a decent little torque wrench, that will do 15-70ish inch pounds. Then torque all the nuts and bolts down.

Some light googling is a good idea. Just remember, take some of the stuff you read on the Internet with a grain of salt. There are a lot of "experts" out there lol.

Most of all, have fun with your new rifle! Be warned, it can be addicting...

Cheers

thanks bellofello!

yeah...I've read that each rifle has it's own "personality" in rounds put through it. I actually found some 55gr Monarch FMJBT's cased in brass at Academy for $6.99 for 20 rounds that grouped very well over the weekend...but I'll keep experimenting. I also read that my 1:12 twist typically likes 55gr...at any rate...I am loving my rifle!

I didn't think to get a torque wrench...I will definitely pick one up!

as for being addicting...well...I definitely got bit by the bug...and I think the wound is infected! lol