I have a .223 Savage 112 that just seems to shoot well if the barrel is squeaky clean or has had 200 rounds fired through it. Matter of fact, I have shot 100 yard groups with all 5 shot shots touching with at least 200 rounds fired through it previously.
My Savage 12 in .204 is another story. It shoots very well indeed with a clean bore, but less than 50 rounds later it wants to be cleaned. Not hot loads either, as I prefer to keep my loads at least 200 fps under factory.
Different guns give different results natch, but the ones that shoot the best the longest without cleaning are the ones that I take to the field the most too.
