I don't shoot beyond 200 yards but I have a Rock River AR with 16" heavy barrel and match trigger that is amazing at 200 with the right ammo. I doubt a bolt rifle could be better. I have had this rifle for several years and have not kept up with AR prices but at the time it was less expensive than a quality bolt rifle. Just something to think about.
.223 rifle sugguestions out to 600 yards
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Check out the TIKKA brand of rifles. They are made in Finland by Tikka, which is owned by Beretta, who also owns Sako. I have read good things aout them. I bought a .223 Tikka Varmit last weekend. It has a 22" SS heavy barrel, 1-8 twist & synthetic stock. I'm working up some loads to try this weekend. It did OK with my AR load, but I'm sure it would like something else better. It was around $600.00 & came with one mag & scope rings.
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It is quite a hail mary type shot, but I've hit a prairie dog at 600 yards or so one time with standard 55 grain Hornady Vmax bullet fired in my slow twist CZ rifle. It took a few rounds to determine holdover, but it can be done that way.
When I used to shoot highpower the heavier bullets were favored as they didn't seem to blow around quite so much.
When I used to shoot highpower the heavier bullets were favored as they didn't seem to blow around quite so much.
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