Not to be a smartass or rag on ya but....why does it have to be 223?
Frankly the round is a varmint rd...poor performance on anything other than..varmints..and small ones.
Once you leave the 223 rd behind there are many good choices in NR semis out there. You also have to leave behind the "tactical" thing behind too...
If you want/need "tactical" in 223 NR get out your wallet...there are plenty of companies who have created just what you are looking for..at ridiculous price for value.
If you are satisfied with the 223 as far as ballistics go...then consider leaving behind semi....do you really need it? Get better at gun handling/loading/rifle skills...and enjoy sooo much more value for your money in a 223.
Lastly...what is so repulsive with the Mini14? Good quality/handling/size/function/reliability/aftermarket support. Current models are as accurate as a similarily priced AR.
I own and shoot AR's...they are very cool/easy to shoot well, work on, play with..being able to swap out parts from gun to gun is awesome....BUT the fun stops when I leave the range....or until the law laxes and or the world goes to hell...the latter far more likely.
These are the only ways to get yer' semi 223 on outside of the range.
Frankly my bone stock as issued SKS's are a waaayyy better go for CDN real world semi auto rifle needs. Available/cheap/compact/reliable/easy to work on and repair/tough/ and fire a waayyy more suitable round for the real world needs of a CDN whether it's hunting, protection, varmint control, security, plinking etc.....with ammo both plentiful/affordable. If one feels the need/want to be cooler/tactical there is plenty of crap out there to satisfy.
Most if not all dangerous predators.... thumbs or no thumbs.... in NA can be taken down with 7.62x39....notsomuch with the 223...especially when there's cover and or the hits aren't accurate.
For smaller varmint protection/control/defense and any other use where a 223 semi fits the bill...in Canada a Mini 14 is the obvious and sole choice under or ~ $1K.
Fast follow up shots, being able to dismount the mag to satisfy the law ..on/off/in/out of vehicles, compact, reliable, quality built, practical accuracy...it's got it all in spades.
After this a lever in 357 or 3030 becomes the next to deliver these goods.
Then a purpose built bolt gun adopting the same characteristics.
Frankly the round is a varmint rd...poor performance on anything other than..varmints..and small ones.
Once you leave the 223 rd behind there are many good choices in NR semis out there. You also have to leave behind the "tactical" thing behind too...
If you want/need "tactical" in 223 NR get out your wallet...there are plenty of companies who have created just what you are looking for..at ridiculous price for value.
If you are satisfied with the 223 as far as ballistics go...then consider leaving behind semi....do you really need it? Get better at gun handling/loading/rifle skills...and enjoy sooo much more value for your money in a 223.
Lastly...what is so repulsive with the Mini14? Good quality/handling/size/function/reliability/aftermarket support. Current models are as accurate as a similarily priced AR.
I own and shoot AR's...they are very cool/easy to shoot well, work on, play with..being able to swap out parts from gun to gun is awesome....BUT the fun stops when I leave the range....or until the law laxes and or the world goes to hell...the latter far more likely.
These are the only ways to get yer' semi 223 on outside of the range.
Frankly my bone stock as issued SKS's are a waaayyy better go for CDN real world semi auto rifle needs. Available/cheap/compact/reliable/easy to work on and repair/tough/ and fire a waayyy more suitable round for the real world needs of a CDN whether it's hunting, protection, varmint control, security, plinking etc.....with ammo both plentiful/affordable. If one feels the need/want to be cooler/tactical there is plenty of crap out there to satisfy.
Most if not all dangerous predators.... thumbs or no thumbs.... in NA can be taken down with 7.62x39....notsomuch with the 223...especially when there's cover and or the hits aren't accurate.
For smaller varmint protection/control/defense and any other use where a 223 semi fits the bill...in Canada a Mini 14 is the obvious and sole choice under or ~ $1K.
Fast follow up shots, being able to dismount the mag to satisfy the law ..on/off/in/out of vehicles, compact, reliable, quality built, practical accuracy...it's got it all in spades.
After this a lever in 357 or 3030 becomes the next to deliver these goods.
Then a purpose built bolt gun adopting the same characteristics.
