Inexpensive .223 Rifle for Small Game

[angelsfanbp]

I am trying to get some opinions on a good .223 rifle for target and small game. I am looking to spend under $350. Any suggestions.

 

[jakeiscrazy]

Look into Handi-Rifles by H&R I think they come in .223. They are also under your budget.

Link.

 

[BMF500]

Look into Handi-Rifles by H&R I think they come in .223. They are also under your budget.

Link.

+1 They do come in .223, with enough $ left over for a decient scope.

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

See what Savage has to offer,the Handi Rifles I have no experience with. I've heard they are a accurate rifle if you don't mind a single shot.

 

[buck460XVR]

Rossi has a decent single shot rifle also for around $225.

 

[jakeiscrazy]

One more thing I think the Handi-Rifles are US made and I'm pretty sure that Rossi aren't.

 

[devildog32713]

+1 on H&R , made in the good ole' US of A!

 

[Geno]

A .223 for "...small game"? Do you mean varmint?

Geno

 

[Daizee]

Stevens 200: $370 in my area via Davidsons after tax and fees. Does not include scope.

See the earlier thread about the Stevens 200 vs. Marlin XL-7.

-Daizee

 

[Tim the student]

I'd think about the Savage Edge. They are ugly as sin, but I bet they can shoot just like Savages are known for. I think they can be had for less than $350 as part of a combo with a crappy scope.

 

[vaupet]

Hi Tim,
the savage seems an excellent choice on a budget.
here's a nice review for you : http://www.chuckhawks.com/savage_edge_detail.htm

greetings

peter

 

[Tim the student]

Hi Peter, I've read some reviews of it, and not at all interested in buying a .223 now, but I'm sure Angelsfanbp will appreciate the link you provided.

 

[recurry]

Hi Angelsfan,

You should be able to find a Savage in .223, either used or new, at that price level. You can't go wrong with them... whatever you pick, have fun - I just started shooting .223 last year and it's a great caliber for a bolt gun. I live in an area where a lot of people have tight budgets, so I see a lot of Savages at the range - everyone who has one, that I've talked to, loves them, and I've seen how accurate they are; they definitely live up to the hype that you read online in terms of accuracy.

 

[DIM]

If you can find Saiga in .223 they cost around 350 - 360... http://www.armsofamerica.com/firearms/saigarifles.html

 

[Maverick223]

The Marlin XS-7 isn't available in .223Rem., otherwise that would be the ticket (.243Win. is, but more costly to shoot); so the Stevens would be my choice with a tight budget.

 

[JNewell]

A .223 for "...small game"? Do you mean varmint?

'yotes?

 

[bandur60]

I've seen several different calibers of Handi-Rifles being used at hunter sight-in days on our range, and the rifles are capable of shooting right up to the sights and shooters using them. Especially for their price, I'm impressed.

 

[angelsfanbp]

sorry - Small Game in Colorado - coyotes, bobcat, etc...

 

[angelsfanbp]

Thanks for all the advice. I will do my research and let you all know this weekend what I got!

 

[angelsfanbp]

Well I was lucky to find it cause nobody has it in stock right now in Colorado Springs area but I went with the Savage Edge .223 in Camo.

 

[Tim the student]

Glad you got something. Hope you enjoy it. Please do a review when you get a chance.