New Rifle

[20alex09 0]

Purchased this yesterday Bushnell scope and Wildcat mod.

 

[dixyhmr 62]

Nice. What twist does it come in ?

[20alex09 0]

Nice. What twist does it come in ?

 

I believe its 1:9.

[Sound Moderator 3]

Looks good, certainly looks the part, nice set up, is the Rem chambered to accept 5.56 ?

Edited October 22, 2009 by Sound Moderator

[20alex09 0]

Looks good, certainly looks the part, nice set up, is the Rem chambered to accept 5.56 ?

 

The guy in the shop said it is but I havn't seen it mentioned in any reviews.

[welshdragon 6]

Nice. What twist does it come in ?

 

I believe its 1:9.

 

its a cracking bit of kit you got there the twist is 1.9 . and mine just love,s 55gr .

 

atb W.D

Edited October 23, 2009 by welshdragon

[Mr_Logic 5]

Twist is 1:9. They're stamped .223 Rem, which to me = they're .223 Rem. I'd avoid 5.56 ammo, no need for it anyway.

 

Mine likes most things, from 50gr AE JHPs to handloads with a 70gr Berger and 23.5gr AA2230. Shoots very straight, just need to remember if handloading to use a fast powder otherwise you lose velocity.

 

Also, with your P8, you will find it more manageable by far if you convert it to the compact version, conversion stuff available from Andrew Banner, no difficulty in changing, just a new rear piece.

[Deker 3,453]

Looks good, certainly looks the part, nice set up, is the Rem chambered to accept 5.56 ?

 

Edit

 

See below!

Edited October 23, 2009 by Deker

[Deker 3,453]

Looks good, certainly looks the part, nice set up, is the Rem chambered to accept 5.56 ?

 

The guy in the shop said it is but I havn't seen it mentioned in any reviews.

 

 

You will find it stamped and chambered .223....... I can guarantee if the manufacturer was happy for you to put 5.56 down it they would have stamped it 5.56 as well!!!

 

This debate has cropped up before, and there are many past references on this site to it, also search the web, you will quickly find that is in NOT a good plan to put 5.56 through a .223!

 

ATB

 

PS. And I would have to agree with Mr L on the Mod, I would suggest everyone considers the Compact version of the Predator 8 over the full length version (for anything up to and including .308), YES, I have had Both but all my centrefires now have the Compact version.

 

Same number of baffles, just a shorter over barrel tube and about 170g less weight!

 

PPS. From my knowledge and experience with this gun you will find it a good one, and accurate when you settle on the ammo, just too heavy for the tart that I am!

 

 

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[20alex09 0]

I dont intend to use 5.56. I did read all the horror stories when I was doing research into a .223 before purchasing the rifle.

[20alex09 0]

Twist is 1:9. They're stamped .223 Rem, which to me = they're .223 Rem. I'd avoid 5.56 ammo, no need for it anyway.

 

Mine likes most things, from 50gr AE JHPs to handloads with a 70gr Berger and 23.5gr AA2230. Shoots very straight, just need to remember if handloading to use a fast powder otherwise you lose velocity.

 

Also, with your P8, you will find it more manageable by far if you convert it to the compact version, conversion stuff available from Andrew Banner, no difficulty in changing, just a new rear piece.

 

Thanks for the advice. I have got some Sako gameheads 55gr to try first. How much is the conversion kit I may buy it to try but I will probably sell it on because I dont mind the weight.

[mattydski 560]

Nice looking combo that..should do you proud!

[firepower 68]

Also, with your P8, you will find it more manageable by far if you convert it to the compact version, conversion stuff available from Andrew Banner, no difficulty in changing, just a new rear piece.

Thanks for that

Now where do I find Mr Banner ?

[Deker 3,453]

Also, with your P8, you will find it more manageable by far if you convert it to the compact version, conversion stuff available from Andrew Banner, no difficulty in changing, just a new rear piece.

Thanks for that

Now where do I find Mr Banner ?

 

 

Here...

 

http://www.wildcatrifles.co.uk/sound_moderators.htm

[firepower 68]

Also, with your P8, you will find it more manageable by far if you convert it to the compact version, conversion stuff available from Andrew Banner, no difficulty in changing, just a new rear piece.

Thanks for that

Now where do I find Mr Banner ?

 

Deker you are a Gent

Here...

 

http://www.wildcatrifles.co.uk/sound_moderators.htm