.223/5.56 bolt rifle wish list

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NaviDave

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It is starting to look like I will need to save up for a custom rig.

Am I expecting too much?

-.223 Wylde chamber 1:8 or 1:7 (preferred)
- Magazine fed (preferred - not absolutely necessary)
- Laminate stock (not a junk hollow plastic one)
- 20+" barrel
- Open sites would be great (notch/blade) with scope rail

Everything commercially available seems to be 1:9 twist.

Any feedback is appreciated.
 
I've had a few bolt 223's.
Bought them so I/kids could shoot cheap crate ammo.

Apparently primers on that surplus crate ammo are harder than normal so lots of fail to fires.

Sold them. Figured if I can't shoot the cheap ammo and am going to load for them, I'll run a 22-250.

Now use a BDL 22-250 with HS precision 4 and 10 round mags.
 
Spend your money on a CZ527 and you'll never regret it.

Read any of the dozens of reviews on it, or the threads on this forum.

It's the best you can get for the money.
 
Petamocto said:
Spend your money on a CZ527 and you'll never regret it.

Read any of the dozens of reviews on it, or the threads on this forum.

It's the best you can get for the money.
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I like the 7.62x39, in hindsight would most likely have gone the 7.62x39 route, and CZs are great guns as mentioned.
 
I am looking for a 1:7 twist. I plan to shoot 68 or 77gr projectiles. The CZ is 1:9 - same as my XCR-L.

I would try out a 7 twist barrel in my XCR - but not for $700.
 
Tikka T3x is right around $1k with taxes (plus scope/bases). It has a 1:8 twist.

I really would prefer an AICS magazine. I guess I had better start saving up for something custom...
 
NaviDave said:
Tikka T3x is right around $1k with taxes (plus scope/bases). It has a 1:8 twist.

I really would prefer an AICS magazine. I guess I had better start saving up for something custom...
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A ctr with this bottom metal

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How about a Remington 783. At $444 plus tax and shipping (with a cheap scope) I could re-barrel if 1:9 is not fast enough.

I think I had better sell the box of 250 77gr nosler competition bullets - Hornady 68gr work in 1:9.

Edit: an MDT LSS chassis would convert to magazine fed.
 
NaviDave said:
It is starting to look like I will need to save up for a custom rig.

Am I expecting too much?

-.223 Wylde chamber 1:8 or 1:7 (preferred)
- Magazine fed (preferred - not absolutely necessary)
- Laminate stock (not a junk hollow plastic one)
- 20+" barrel
- Open sites would be great (notch/blade) with scope rail

Everything commercially available seems to be 1:9 twist.

Any feedback is appreciated.
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How about an Italian Sabatti Rover 600 in .223? They are on sale at Marstar at measly $599 (Rover Walnut 600, Bolt-Action, 4rd, .223 Rem. Calibres (Box Magazine). Sabatti is famous for producing extremely high quality barrels.
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I've bought one in 7.62x39mm but those are already sold out. Fantastic rifle:

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NaviDave said:
Tikka T3x is right around $1k with taxes (plus scope/bases). It has a 1:8 twist.

I really would prefer an AICS magazine. I guess I had better start saving up for something custom...
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Tikka mags are restrictive to 2.3" OAL, not working with most 70+gr bullets.

Ruger Gunsite Scout fits the bill, except for barrel length. 16.1" not fast, but the rifle shoots very well and 2.5" mag box works well with a lot of bullets. 1:8 twist
 
Remington 783 seems to make the most sense at around $440 to my door. LSS chassis (next deal Black Friday 2018) and/or re-barrel to 1:7 or 1:8 if it won't stabilize 77gr projectiles.

I held a clearance .223 Gunsite Scout at WSS - way too heavy; barrel way too short. Still 1:9 twist. It was not worth it even at 30%/40% off.
 
todbartell said:
Ruger Scouts are 1:8

Enjoy your 783 custom rifle
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Ah yes - it did weigh a ton however. I purchased a Ruger Scout in .308 for my father-in-law a while back. They are nice and handy - great mags.

Jerry @ Mystic Precision seems to like them. I'll likely contact him if a re-barrel is necessary.
 
todbartell said:
Tikka mags are restrictive to 2.3" OAL, not working with most 70+gr bullets.

Ruger Gunsite Scout fits the bill, except for barrel length. 16.1" not fast, but the rifle shoots very well and 2.5" mag box works well with a lot of bullets. 1:8 twist
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Mountain tactical has metal mags 223 measure 2.60”
 
Stop with your fixation on exact barrel twist.

You’ll get more hits on target with the CZ527’s 1:9 with any bullet weight than you will with any other rifle’s 1:7.

Please go to a local shop and hold a CZ527 before buying anything else.
 
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