Axis break in and ammo testing...

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rcmark

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I did the follwing break in yesterday:

1) Before firing rifle for first time - clean bore and chamber thoroughly
2) Fire 1st shot
3) Clean with mild powder solvent 10 strokes brush
4) Dry bore with patches until clean (usually 3)
Repeat process for each shot for the first 5 rounds

After the first 5 rounds, repeat cleaning process every 5 rounds for the next 25 rounds.

Today I tested this ammo at 100 yards.


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TS223A - 223A PMC Bronze 223 Remington Ammo 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket
TSAE223GTV - AE223GTV Federal American Eagle 223 Remington Ammo 50 Grain Tipped Varmint
TS50163 - 50163 Armscor USA 223 Remington Ammo 62 Grain Full Metal Jacket
TSL223R3 - L223R3 Remington UMC 223 Remington Ammo 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket
TSTA223620 - TA223620 TulAmmo 223 Remington Ammo 62 Grain Full Metal Jacket
TS223CA - 223CA Fiocchi Canned Heat 223 Remington 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket
TSX223P1 - X223P1 Winchester Varmint-X 223 Remington Ammo 40 Grain Polymer Tip
TSAE223G - AE223G Federal American Eagle 223 Remington Ammo 50 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point

And the winner is...

AE223GTV Federal American Eagle 223 Remington Ammo 50 Grain Tipped Varmint.


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I am sure the groups will tighten up after break in and a trigger job.
 
Originally Posted By: zr600Try a box of the hornady superformance 53 gr vmax. My 223 axis loves it shoots great.

At a dollar a round I am sure they are good!

I am sticking with ammo less than 50 cents per round.
 
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try the Fiocchi" 40 and 50 gr v-max usually on sale at Cabelas for around 50 cents a round GOOD AMMO !! very accurate in my AR's and bolt gun.
 
Originally Posted By: rcmarkI did the follwing break in yesterday:

1) Before firing rifle for first time - clean bore and chamber thoroughly
2) Fire 1st shot


#1 and #2 are great things to do with any new firearm. Any other attempt to do a "break-in" is a waste of time. It's a proven fact that even the expert barrel makers will attest to.

But I'm certainly glad that you are pleased with your new rifle. They are great guns.
 
Horandy practice ammo is what you seek if you are going after cheaper factory ammo, that stuff will outshoot any ammo you have there in your pic.
 
Originally Posted By: zr600Try a box of the hornady superformance 53 gr vmax. My 223 axis loves it shoots great.

This. At $1/rd it's worth it for me when hunting coyote, bobcat and fox. My Axis is a laser with this ammo.
 
Originally Posted By: rcmarkOriginally Posted By: zr600Try a box of the hornady superformance 53 gr vmax. My 223 axis loves it shoots great.

At a dollar a round I am sure they are good!

I am sticking with ammo less than 50 cents per round.

If that's the case, you need to be realistic in your expectations.
 
$1000 scope, $300 rifle, & $0.50 ammo.

I like it!


I would agree on a better check weld, much more stable platform to shoot from & maybe even a chair (looking at your avatar pic)... Would likely do wonders.
 
cheap glass on an expensive rifle = bad gun.

Good glass on an inexpensive rifle = (usually) good gun. Unless it's a rossi.
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My axis 25-06 replaced my more expensive rifles for hunting, excluding elk. It has a super high end redfield
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on it and shoots cloverleaves with hunting bullets when I do my part. Brand new the rifle cost $209, glass cost about $200 and I roll my own ammo. As a hunter, hard to argue with that combo!

Odds are the OP will be happy.
 
'Good' ammo coming:

1 x .223 55 Grain V-Max Hornady Varmint Express - 20 Rounds
1 x .223 55 Grain FMJ Black Hills - 50 Rounds, Factory Reman.
1 x .223 52 Grain Match HP Black Hills - 50 Rounds, Factory Reman.
1 x .223 60 Grain V-Max Black Hills - 50 Rounds, Factory Reman.
1 x .223 68 Grain Heavy Match HP Black Hills - 50 Rounds, Factory Reman.
1 x .223 53 Grain V-Max Hornady Superformance Varmint - 20 Rounds
1 x .223 68 Grain BTHP Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds
 
the fiochi 40 and 50 grain vmax at cabeals. Myself and many others on here get moa or better. Its on sale for like 20 bucks per 50 or was the other day. They also have a horn 55 grain soft point in a 50 round box that is just a little more money, which is what I like.
 
Originally Posted By: sandy hicksChances are a little lower power than 10-50 might help group size some.

Can you please explain? That confuses me?
 
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