Ideas for a 223 trainer.

[BoJackUSMC]

I have Remington tactical 20inch barrel .223
Awesome rifle and fun gun to start learning long distance shooting. You can get the standard barrel than tactical version. I only got the tactical version because I wanted something I can hike, run, and easier to attach into my bug out pack.

[milotrain]

I tell guys on a budget to get a good AR15 HBAR National Match and go shoot some highpower. If they are interested in being a good shot, that rifle is the cheapest way to get started. When they get sick of shooting Marksman class, they can start handloading and at that point you can do anything you want. 52 grain match loads, 55 grain plinking or 77/80 grain long range loads. That rifle will take you a long way and it's the best bang for the buck.

This right here. Once you go Master on the service rifle you are over the hump and you can shoot most rifles well. It's the cheapest way to get there.

I am not aware of any high end manufacturers that make a great bolt action .223

Tikka JRTN512 T3: 24" 1:8, adjustable cheek piece, short LOP, Mag Fed. It's an excellent prone or 3P .223 match rifle for exactly the same cost as a National Match AR15 (however the AR comes with sights).

[ElvenSoul]

Howa new mini action

[Newsshooter]

I put together a .223 to teach my nephews to shoot long range with me. Savage 12 LRP action, Savage F Class takeoff barrel, shooting black hills reman 77 smk. Took it out to 1K while shooting with my 6.5 CM. Made 1K no problem, other than the wind. Here's a 10 shot group at 100 yards shot prone with bipod and rear bag just after zeroing the scope.

[Newsshooter]

I put together a .223 to teach my nephews to shoot long range with me. Savage 12 LRP action, Savage F Class takeoff barrel, shooting black hills reman 77 smk. Feeds well out of the MDT polymer magazines too. Took it out to 1K while shooting with my 6.5 CM. Made 1K no problem, other than the wind. Here's a 10 shot group at 100 yards just after zeroing the scope.