Whats a good Bolt Action rifle in 7.62 x39 or .223?

[phantomak47]

I would like to get a bolt action in either of these calibers for a plinking rifle at the range. What are some decent bolts in these calibers?


Is there anyway I could keep it under $350-$300? What are my options?

Savage? CZ?

 

[jerkface11]

You won't get a cz in that price range but they're worth the money.

 

[phantomak47]

Will wolf ammo or steel cased 7.62x 39 in general damage a bolt gun?

 

[doubleg]

It will cause the rifles internals to wear quicker and more carbon to build up near the chamber in the barrel, but if your not shooting every day i'm sure it wouldn't be a problem.

 

[R.W.Dale]

It will cause the rifles internals to wear quicker and more carbon to build up near the chamber in the barrel, but if your not shooting every day i'm sure it wouldn't be a problem.

No No it won't! If it won't wear out a semi or full auto firearm it sure as heck won't harm a bolt action


Hundreds of steel cased rounds later and no ill effects to report.

 

[doubleg]

I didn't say it would HARM it I said it would cause it to wear quicker. Which it's a know fact it does wear actions quicker than brass. But with ammo prices the way they are buying a new extractor after 10,000 + rds sure beats paying twice as much a box.

Is that a savage at the bottom of that pic? I have the springfield model and boy can she shoot!

 

[grafsk8er]

krochus, what's your cz carbine chambered in?

 

[R.W.Dale]

7.62x39

 

[phantomak47]

How much was your cz? I looked at the Remingtons at buds guns and they are over $500, I was hoping that I could get something cheaper. Any other suggestions?

 

[grafsk8er]

how's ur trigger on it? i just bought a cz american in fireball. can't wait till it gets here, are there any surprises about cz that should be noted before i recieve it?

 

[R.W.Dale]

How much was your cz? I looked at the Remingtons at buds guns and they are over $500, I was hoping that I could get something cheaper. Any other suggestions?

I bought the rifle about 3yrs ago IIRC it was just over $500.

 

[R.W.Dale]

how's ur trigger on it?

It's a CZ single set trigger? It's excellent of course. There isn't a production rifle made with a better trigger.

 

[grafsk8er]

nice, can't wait till i go and pick it up

 

[aka108]

Ruger made a 77 in 7.62x39 a few years ago but canned it for some reason. It's not a bad rifle for a Ruger. See them pop up used on occassion.

 

[chris in va]

Get the CZ pictured. You will NOT regret it. Well worth the money.

Oh, if you're just using it to plink around with, don't bother spending the $50 on the CZ scope rings. I did, and took them off after a day at the range. The stock sights on mine are dead-on accurate.

Wolf and CZ go hand in hand. It won't damage the action.

PS...I hate to mention this, especially after what crap I've been through, but WalMart can special order the CZ for less than $500. Or look around on TFL/THR and you might see one for sale.

 

[_N4Z_]

I think Barnaul ammunition is a step above Wolf. Cleaner burn, better accuracy in my experience.

My 2 cent.

That is a mighty fine looking CZ Krochus. I think I might need one of those...

 

[phantomak47]

CZ or Remington ?

 

[para-frame]

Savage makes a rifle called a stevens 200 short action in .223 for about 285-300$.

 

[Heavy Metal Hero]

Savage makes a rifle called a stevens 200 short action in .223 for about 285-300$.

+1

 

[ftierson]

Keep your eyes open for a Weatherby Vanguard in .223 Rem...

I've seen them at WalMart for not that much over $300 before...

Forrest

 

[GunTech]

I've got a CZ carbine myself, in 7.62x39. Great little rifle. You can modify the bolt to allow for lower scope mounting, and a nice little 4x goes well on this rifle. Just the thing for a handy brush rifle for under 250 yards. I paid $399 for mine at a local dealer. It had been sitting on the shelf for a long time.

 

[phantomak47]

I found a store that has remington adl 700s for around $315, I think they had some in .223 or .243. Opinions?


I guess I should have also explained the purpose of this gun, basically I want a non-.22 bolt action trainer rifle to plink with.

 

[ec-10]

That CZ carbine in 7.26X39 is second on my list of rifles to buy. :drool