Looking for input on 223's

[go_fish]

I am looking to purchase a 223 for target and varmit use. I would like a bolt action rifle. First, in that caliber for field use would synthetic stock be recommended over a wood stock? I would like to gather some opinions on rifle models in this caliber, say trying to stay under 700-800 greenbacks. Winchester 70, weatherby vanguard, browning, savage, cz-usa? I did read some negative remarks about the savage synthetic stock. Any ideas...Everyone has an opinion, I'll entertain them. Thanks

 

[Don't Tread On Me]

Depends. I am not into fancy wood or looks. I just want accuracy. You can get that with a Savage. Their rifles are cheap as far as price is concerned, but every penny you spend on one went into their barrel. They are accurate rifles for the price and perhaps the best bang for the buck.


With the remaining cash, you can buy a nice high end optic. Superior optics WILL improve the over all accuracy of your rifle-system. Don't skimp in that dept. It's better to give up on the aesthetics of a rifle and put that towards optics if money is an issue. Improved trigger is another area too.


Of course, handloading is a whole other realm in which you can turn a very inexpensive rifle into a tack driver that makes 1 hole groups.


Don't forget about NEF. They make a very handy rifle that is accurate...but it's not a bolt. Good field gun though.

 

[Thin Black Line]

If you're going to stay under $800 with good optics, then Savage is the
way to go. Why not a used Rem or Ruger?

I'd opt for synthetic, but price may be a factor.

 

[Byron]

GF, do a search in this forum under 223. There is a wealth of information there. Savage is extremely accuarte. Byron

 

[P0832177]

The combo would be a Super Sniper in Warne Rings sitting on top of a Savage 10FP in 223. 1-9 twist barrel allowing use of heavy bullets to 75gr maybe 80 gr depending on the barrel. You get an adjustable trigger, and you get out of the box accuracy!

 

[go_fish]

thanks for input

I was not factoring in optics under the price of 700-800 bucks, just the rifle. The optics will be future questioning...

 

[adaman04]

The Savage gets my vote. They are disgustingly accurate.

 

[gbran]

The Savage Accutrigger is worth it's weight in gold. Mine is set at about 2.7 lbs on my '06. It seems like every time I buy a good gun, I usually have to spend another chunk of money on a trigger job. Not so with the Savage.

 

[esldude]

Well, I have a Savage 10FP in .223 which makes me think, you aren't likely to do better without spending big bucks. I say that having owned Remington 700's. Beautiful rifles those 700's and very accurate. But the Savage just seems a bit more so. My Savage equals a Steyr I have.

 

[go_fish]

thanks

thanks for the input, a shopping I will go.

 

[Bullet]

go_fish

You might like one of these –

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976574131.htm

This link has a picture of a PSS –

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=38136569

 

[Rob1035]

I like how savage has a decent number of lefty models. I've never even shot a proper (for me...) bolt action, might be that time...