Drop to a 40 grain V-max and watch you velocity increase 300-400 fps and see your hits better than you will with the 50 grain bullets...
This is the answer. Doing this will save you the cost of a rebarrel, there are no downsides to shooting PD's using the 40's in a 223. My walking varminter is a Cooper Classic which weighs right at 7 lbs scoped and I can see my hits with it using 40's. However with any rifle, heavy or light, good follow through is required. I have noticed over the years that very few folks who have not shot competition have any idea of how important follow through of your shot is. It will not only allow you to see your shots but your hit ratio will increase dramatically in most cases.
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