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I just couldn't help myself. Placed an order yesterday for a WOA upper to go on an RRA lower. - Varmint upper - 18" barrel - 1-7" twist - Full length fluted for some weight savings - Coated matte black Planning to use this rifle as a bit of an all arounder. Have a 2-7x33 Redfield that will be mounted on arrival. Calling 'yotes, plinking, informal target shooting, etc. Hoping this will make a nice setup. Estimated lead time is around 8 weeks so I'm marking the end of Feb on my calendar with anticipation
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One of the best smiths out there for sure.
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You will love it.....a year ago I ordered nearly the exact same setup. I was really worried about the weight of the varmint barrel but Paul and Jon convinced me the full length fluting would make the gun feel like a sporter barrel while retaining the benefits of a larger barrel. The gun balances and points nicely. Shoots nice little groups also.
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That's GREAT to hear because the weight was my one real concern. Thanks.
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you are going to be really happy when you start shooting little tiny groups with just about any combo. Mine like Benchmark and H322 with Berger or Hornady bullets!
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I nearly did the same today. I was planning on a 20", but can't decide what twist. They offer 1:7 and 1:12 on that upper. The only bullets I've ever shot from my bolt gun 223 is 50's and 55's. Is 1:7 too much for that? Will I shoot heavier bullets and never care for the lighter ones again? Primary use is predator calling and backyard gong banging at 200 yards or so.
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You won't regret the 7 twist. Get it!!! It will shoot the 50s and 55s fine too. My 1'in 7 shoots 55 vmax and 75 amax into the same tiny little groups. Never buy a 12 again if you have a choice.
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I have been having the same thoughts lately except I want the 1 in 7 twist 223.
I just can't decide if I will use it or not.
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Cheesy - mine is a 20" with a 1 in 12 twist. It was built for a specific purpose and the 50 grain Vmax is the only bullet it has shot. I understand the benefits of the faster twist if you want it but my goal was to maximize speed with the 20" barrel. I love it. I have a couple other guns to shoot distance with so I picked the 12 twist. No regrets.
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You ordered the best and you will love it. Try the Hornady 60 gr V-Max with 26 grs of Varget and Rem 7.5 BR and Winchester Brass . Tack driving load in every AR I have tried it in.
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Like Chap, I ordered the 1-12" from WOA for my varmint build. I had a 40 gr V-Max load that shot great in other .223's, and I wanted to use the same in the new build. Absolutely no regrets!
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Thanks for that load - I happen to have all of that other than the bullets sitting around so it should be an easy one to try. Sounds like a good Jan / Feb project in preparation for the new upper
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