Dave DeLaurant
Member
This is a little left field, but since you mentioned break-actions at one point …
The last time I had an itch for a cheap addition to my rifle arsenal, I ended up just getting another carbine barrel for my TC Encore. .223 barrels for the Encore are relatively inexpensive, but of course your overall cost depends on whether you already have a TC frame and long gun stock. Failing that, how about a used H&R/NEF Handi Rifle? One significant factor that will contribute to overall cheapness is the one-at-a-time loading process -- that will help keep your ammo bill in check!
The last time I had an itch for a cheap addition to my rifle arsenal, I ended up just getting another carbine barrel for my TC Encore. .223 barrels for the Encore are relatively inexpensive, but of course your overall cost depends on whether you already have a TC frame and long gun stock. Failing that, how about a used H&R/NEF Handi Rifle? One significant factor that will contribute to overall cheapness is the one-at-a-time loading process -- that will help keep your ammo bill in check!