.223 bolt-actions?
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rbernie
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Weatherby Vanguard/Howa 1500 - figure to pay somewhere between $325 and $375.
plateshooter
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I would think that this is as inexpensive as you can get for a great shooting bolt gun.
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm
Lennyjoe
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You can get a varmit barrel Savage 223 bolt action rifle with the famed accu-trigger in the mid 400 range.
ROAshooter
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You really need to check out the CZ line up of 223 bolt actions......the best money can buy!!!!
You really need to check out the CZ line up of 223 bolt actions......the best money can buy!!!!
If low cost is a concern, and you can go with a single-shot, look at an NEF Handi-Rifle or Ultra-Varmit(?) Surprisingly accurate, and only $200-$250.
I had my Ultra at the range today, and she was shooting consistent groups just over an inch at 200 yards (handloads with Nosler bullets--but she does pretty well with the 45gr. Winchester "value' varmit loads.)
I had my Ultra at the range today, and she was shooting consistent groups just over an inch at 200 yards (handloads with Nosler bullets--but she does pretty well with the 45gr. Winchester "value' varmit loads.)
Fumbler
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Short action vs long action is refering to the length of the gun's reciever.
Cartridges like the 30-06 are often called long actions and guns in cartridges like the .308 Win are called short actions.
Since the 308 is shorter than the 30-06 by roughly 1/2 inch then they shorten the reciever about 1/2 inch because the extra space simply isn't needed.
This saves weight and reduced the distance that the bolt must travel when ejecting and chambering rounds. Some people think the difference in bolt throw is neglegible, others love the shorter ones.
There are some extra short and extra long actions on the market, but generally they come in two sizes.
Cartridges like the 30-06 are often called long actions and guns in cartridges like the .308 Win are called short actions.
Since the 308 is shorter than the 30-06 by roughly 1/2 inch then they shorten the reciever about 1/2 inch because the extra space simply isn't needed.
This saves weight and reduced the distance that the bolt must travel when ejecting and chambering rounds. Some people think the difference in bolt throw is neglegible, others love the shorter ones.
There are some extra short and extra long actions on the market, but generally they come in two sizes.
Art Eatman
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I've been quite pleased with my Ruger 77 Mk II in .223. It's a lightweight sporter, so I don't expect tight groups of five or more shots--but I regularly get three-shot groups of 1/2" at 100 yards. I did replace the factory trigger with one made by the Timney company. Both crisper and lighter pull.
It's a really great little varmint gun.
, Art
It's a really great little varmint gun.
, ArtP95Carry
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Art beat me too it ... indeed, Ruger 77 MkII is a fine lightweight rifle - and with the right load can return very presentable groups. I probably need to do the same to my trigger - the std trigger is not that good.
How much Art for that conversion??
How much Art for that conversion??
P95Carry
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It does have a synthetic stock tho I think that is apparent in the pic.
It is a very ''pretty'' rifle and I am trying to remember what I paid. I got it from a member here who had made little use of it so, it was in good shape. Only figure I can come up with, without digging thru records is around $400 and I added scope tho IIRC I got the rings with it.
It is a very ''pretty'' rifle and I am trying to remember what I paid. I got it from a member here who had made little use of it so, it was in good shape. Only figure I can come up with, without digging thru records is around $400 and I added scope tho IIRC I got the rings with it.
N3rday;
Another option that I haven't seen mentioned here yet is the Charles Daly .223 Bolt gun. Although sold in the U.S. under the Daly name, it's supposed to actually be a Zastava Mauser. In other words, a true mini-Mauser action with the claw & everything.
Another huge plus, for me, is that it is available in a left hand action. You can check it out at: www.charlesdaly.com. My superior grade LHB mini is on order.
900F
Another option that I haven't seen mentioned here yet is the Charles Daly .223 Bolt gun. Although sold in the U.S. under the Daly name, it's supposed to actually be a Zastava Mauser. In other words, a true mini-Mauser action with the claw & everything.
Another huge plus, for me, is that it is available in a left hand action. You can check it out at: www.charlesdaly.com. My superior grade LHB mini is on order.
900F
Art Eatman
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Call it roughly $70 for the Timney trigger; from Midway.
A little grinding is needed for the safety to clear. I just used the fine wheel on my bench grinder. Grind a smidgin; try; repeat until the "leg" just barely clears. Really easy installation.
I bought mine "like new" for $400 with a Tasco 3x9 on it. Kept the mounts, sold the Tasco, put a Leupold 3x9 on it that had been lurking in the gunsafe.
Really Rough on turtles in my stock pond.
Art
A little grinding is needed for the safety to clear. I just used the fine wheel on my bench grinder. Grind a smidgin; try; repeat until the "leg" just barely clears. Really easy installation.
I bought mine "like new" for $400 with a Tasco 3x9 on it. Kept the mounts, sold the Tasco, put a Leupold 3x9 on it that had been lurking in the gunsafe.
Really Rough on turtles in my stock pond.
Art
P95Carry
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Thx Art - sounds like a good move, and may consider it. Sounds like your purchase was approx on a par with mine.
Mine currently has IIRC a higher end Simmons fitted, which appears to do the job - because of that have put off fitting a spare Leupold I have ... may yet do that. Mine seems to quite like the WWB 45 grain HP's - groundhogs hate em!
Mine currently has IIRC a higher end Simmons fitted, which appears to do the job - because of that have put off fitting a spare Leupold I have ... may yet do that. Mine seems to quite like the WWB 45 grain HP's - groundhogs hate em!
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