Author Topic: Any ideas on .223 (Read 523 times)

Dano Bofano · « **on:** January 27, 2006, 03:20:39 AM »

I'm not very familiar with rifles :? . What .223 model/brand would you recomend between about $200 - $350,probably either bolt action or semi-auto.

kudzu · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:26:54 AM »

If you are looking for value and a shooter- The Stevens 200

mountainview · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2006, 07:24:24 AM »

You can pretty much rule out a decent semi for that price range but as dancoman suggested, the Stevens or Savage would be an excellent bet.

james · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2006, 08:42:18 AM »

I picked up a used model 788 Rem. in .223 (w/ cheap scope) a few months ago for $300. After shooting clover leaf groups, I wouldn't take twice that. I previously owned another 788 -.223 but it had a rough barrel and shot about 1.5 inches. I sold it for $300. My 700 BDL that I paid about $500 new will shoot about .75"-- after I bedded the action and floated the barrel. Used guns are the best buy but you never know if you are buying a tack driver or a scatter gun. Nowdays you run the same risk with many of the new guns. Best of luck on your endeavor.
James

poncaguy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2006, 09:13:04 AM »

H&R Fluted Varmit model, Stevens 200.................

mangulator · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2006, 11:02:20 AM »

go with the Stevens...