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Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #13896347 06/13/19
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN K KH1473 Campfire Regular
KH1473 Campfire Regular K Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN	I've considered that too

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Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #13896401 06/13/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Nice to spec neck diameter(I'd go .258" for a couple thousandths Alpha clearance),throat geometry(I'm groovin' on .090") and RPM (8" will do Winter 88's at low tide). Due the rather modest COAL with 88's,the Montucky is a fantastic Donor and I prefer it's stock ergo's to Fieldcraft,by a goodly margin. Start talking longer cases and projectiles of greater length and the Fieldcraft STEALS the show. Hint.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #13945671 07/03/19
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	I am closer to chopping and threading my Lilja 223 Montana and passing on a FC...I know the Montana is a hammer. Dave

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #13949729 07/04/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	I hear good thangs. Hint............ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14089263 08/30/19
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	Originally Posted by nathanial So, what ever happened a 223 Fieldcraft? Is it a go, or just hype. Dave

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Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14089569 08/30/19
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joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little?

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14089761 08/30/19
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	They got busy with a large contract, and some of the FC projects were put on the back burner for a bit. Last edited by AKwolverine; 08/30/19.

Re: 223 Fieldcraft joshf303 #14090436 08/31/19
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Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	Originally Posted by joshf303 Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little? Hopefully they’ll rethink their magazine length a bit and make it something useful. John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14090602 08/31/19
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alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 27,924 TN	Ive been playing with Kimbers lately .It will be interesting to see the (if much at all) difference when I pick up a FC again.

Re: 223 Fieldcraft Hondo64d #14091327 08/31/19
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	Originally Posted by Hondo64d Originally Posted by joshf303 Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little? Hopefully they’ll rethink their magazine length a bit and make it something useful. John They don't need any R&D, use a .473 based rifle off the shelf and a new bolt...............KISS! Dave

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Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14091395 08/31/19
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Kimber would be WELL served,to produce a 1-7" 224 Speedmire. No COAL "issues",best stock in da' bidness and all the metal is right. Hint................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 223 Fieldcraft Big Stick #14092469 09/01/19
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DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884	Originally Posted by Big Stick Kimber would be WELL served,to produce a 1-7" 224 Speedmire. No COAL "issues",best stock in da' bidness and all the metal is right. Hint................... That'd be a nice one. What else would a guy really need?

Re: 223 Fieldcraft AKwolverine #14093018 09/01/19
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Poconojack Campfire Tracker P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 7,345 The West Mountain	Originally Posted by RDW Originally Posted by nathanial So, what ever happened a 223 Fieldcraft? Is it a go, or just hype. Originally Posted by joshf303 Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little? Originally Posted by AKwolverine They got busy with a large contract, and some of the FC projects were put on the back burner for a bit. How difficult can it be to tool up for a run of 223’s? "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

Re: 223 Fieldcraft Poconojack #14093493 09/01/19
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	Originally Posted by Poconojack ..... How difficult can it be to tool up for a run of 223’s? If I understood correctly, they were working on a smaller action for it....so a fair bit. A mag box spacer, follower, lip bending, and a new bolt wouldn't be quite as big of an undertaking.....and gives them the option of leaving plenty of OAL.

Re: 223 Fieldcraft RDW #14098088 09/03/19
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257heaven Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX	Originally Posted by RDW Originally Posted by Hondo64d Originally Posted by joshf303 Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little? Hopefully they’ll rethink their magazine length a bit and make it something useful. John They don't need any R&D, use a .473 based rifle off the shelf and a new bolt...............KISS! This is what I'd MUCH rather have than a smaller action with mag constraints for the bullets it's twisted for. Ain't hard. OOh....and an AI'd version. Last edited by 257heaven; 09/03/19. Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless

Re: 223 Fieldcraft 257heaven #14098107 09/03/19
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joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	Originally Posted by 257heaven Originally Posted by RDW Originally Posted by Hondo64d Originally Posted by joshf303 Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little? Hopefully they’ll rethink their magazine length a bit and make it something useful. John They don't need any R&D, use a .473 based rifle off the shelf and a new bolt...............KISS! This is what I'd MUCH rather have than a smaller action with mag constraints for the bullets it's twisted for. Ain't hard. OOh....and an AI'd version. Yeap... I agree 100%

Re: 223 Fieldcraft joshf303 #14101738 09/05/19
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	Originally Posted by joshf303 Originally Posted by 257heaven Originally Posted by RDW Originally Posted by Hondo64d Originally Posted by joshf303 Think they realized they were about to step on their own dicks and got off the throttle a little? Hopefully they’ll rethink their magazine length a bit and make it something useful. John They don't need any R&D, use a .473 based rifle off the shelf and a new bolt...............KISS! This is what I'd MUCH rather have than a smaller action with mag constraints for the bullets it's twisted for. Ain't hard. OOh....and an AI'd version. Yeap... I agree 100% Barrett, ya'll are listening, right??? Dave

Re: 223 Fieldcraft joshf303 #14102909 09/05/19
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Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA	A Fieldcraft in .223 with enough mag box and twist for the heavy bullets would be a huge hit around here for certain. After the huge success of the Creedmoor you’d think a lightbulb would start to come on at least a little in regards to mag box lengths. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14102923 09/05/19
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	https://www.shootingillustrated.com...wins-50-million-ussocom-sniper-contract/ My bet is their margin is a bit higher on these than the Fieldcraft; I suspect their attention may be diverted for a while unfortunately. Hopefully not too long ...

Re: 223 Fieldcraft nathanial #14170788 10/02/19
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RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas	No doubt Barrett is focusing on the 50M dollar contract, but I would think that a second crew could be added to handle the new contract and keep pumping out the Fieldcraft's and similar. I certainly appreciate what they have brought to market, my 6C is badA$$ but I still wan't a 22 caliber based on the current .473 boltface, preferably a 223 but if this drags out, a 22-250 reamed to AI or 22C will do. Might even grab a 6.5C just because I have not found anything I like better. Last edited by RDW; 10/02/19. Dave

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