Bolt action in 223

[gate76]

I am looking for my first rifle in 223, bolt action,
Top dollar is 600.00
Any comments on , Marlin, savage, Ruger, will help me out.
Make and model too. It's just for shooting at paper,

Thanks

[6mmintl]

buy one with the fastest twist rifling if you intend to shoot out to 600 yards or more.

[MarkInFolsom]

Check out this thread that has been running the last 2 weeks.

http://calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1082626

[maxx03]

Tikka T3. 1 in 10 twist.

[lostwake]

Savage.

[TMB 1]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/52965/Savage+18526+25+Lightweight+Varminter+223+DBM

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84462/Savage+19980+25+WALKING+VARMINTER+223+CAMO

[Euphoria526]

Mossberg MVP.
Completely underrated and insanely accurate out of the box. You will not be disappointed.

[Chevy57fan]

Weatherby Vanguard Series 2. Guaranteed sub MOA out of the box with premium ammo. I took mine out for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was amazingly accurate with my 69gr SMK handloads.

[Divernhunter]

Ruger American( bought one under $400without scope), Tikka T-3 Lite(just bought one for under $550 with factory Burris scope), Weatherby Vanguard.

Also the Savage is good as is the Marlin but I rate them a bit below the above ones. I own all but the Marlin and a friend has one of those.

Most important is not what others think you should have but what FITS YOU. That and what YOU like. That is the rifle to buy.

[bluzman]

CZ 527 Carbine, 1:9 twist

[scoutONE]

Mossberg MVP.
Completely underrated and insanely accurate out of the box. You will not be disappointed.

+1 for the MVP. i've had the MVP Predator since christmas and that rifle is fantastic. dead on accurate out of the box

[edgerly779]

I have savage model 11 in /223 in sfv $450 with scope send me your email for pics if interested.

[Creampuff]

I was wondering why no one was recommending the Rem 700 Varmint SF because I bought my Remington 700 VSSF 0.223 for $600 awhile ago. Wow! I didn't know how much they have gone up in price now.

[JMP]

Get a R700 SPS Varmint. It's got a 26" 1:12" twist. You'll shoot 45-55gr bullets very well. This is perfect for beginners that want to use bulk ammo like 55gr PMC for inexpensive practice on steel targets. A fast twist is good for shooting heavier bullets, but at that point, why not just move up to a 6mm? The 1:12" with high velocity varmint bullets and such will get you out to 500-600 yards. That's fine for most folks that are using a 223 to learn.

That's what I did with my R700. I shot out the 223 barrel, got a new bolt, had it trued, and it's now chambered in 6mm. The 20" 1:12" barrels are junk though as they don't give you good enough velocity.

223 Ninja twists in bolt rifles, I just don't see it. If you want heavies for distance, 6mm is superior in every way for 70-105 (some even use the 115s). The 6mm heavies even in things like the little 6BR will shoot to 1,000 yards with as much difficulty as taking a sip of water.

Thus, when folks whine about the Remington slow-twist, just keep your objectives in mind. Shooting to 800-1,000 with .223 is only really done as a personal challenge. Learn with the regular .223 45-55gr bullets, then get a real cartridge for longer range. JMHO.

[dwalker]

I have the Savage Axis in .223. Best value per dollar, and its awesome. Smooth bolt, decent trigger on mine, shoots .5MOA with 55gr Hornady V-Max, 5 round mags, and its pretty light. I have headshot prairie dawgs out past 400 yard with mine. Really really love the gun. I think I paid $300 bucks for it, with a Redfeild 3x9 mounted on it.