Jesse,
Bait? Yup, and I rose to it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Yeah, I have a whole article devoted to the .223 Ackley and a bunch of ones where I was just messing around killing critters that dreadfully needed it.
The article you want is in Varmint Hunter Magazine Issue #21 January 1997. The piece is fairly lengthy (prolly 6,000 words) and, like all my stuff, is straight from the shoulder. It's about the Pac-Nor barrel (great shooter).
Gunsmith? There are a lot of fine ones out there, but my favorite is Gordy Gritters, 1648 Cordova Avenue, Pella, Iowa 50219....Telephone: (641) 628-3044.
Gordy's work is PERFECT. He also loves gunsmithing and isn't out screwing around doing other stuff when you simply want your riflework done (not mentioning any names <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />).
No doubt about it, the .223 Ackley is a fast little stinker. I was a "shooting gun writer" and every muzzle velocity, load and group size I ever published was the real deal.
No doubt about it, the 40 Ballistics simply tip coyotes over, like furry silhouette targets. Dead-dead.
And it's amazing how many folks will not believe that it is a good killer. I suppose these that to some people it just doesn't seem reasonable that a 40-grain can kill as well as 50s (or heavier), especially on predators. Even my editor at VH, who has by this time killed maybe ten or twelve coyotes, is totally convinced that 40s will simply wound a song-dog. In my old age, I find that it is simply best to listen, smile and walk away (some folks KNOW and some folks don't....and I ain't never going to change that).
My advice is simply to try the 40s. I'll guarantee you'll stick with them.
Steve
