Best .223 under $600

[pizdets17]

Any ideas? I would like bolt action, and already have tons of .223 because of my Norc Cq so I figured it would make sense to get same caliber...

 

[Chizzy]

Perhaps a Savage or Stevens model would be appropriate?

Regards,

Chizzy

 

[pizdets17]

any in particular?

 

[Chizzy]

any in particular?

I am not sure of exact price points; however, a model Savage 11FCNS or Stevens 200 might do the trick. I believe that Savage also has some package guns with the rifle and scope included. Again, you would need to research the exact price.

Regards,

Chizzy

 

[struff55]

Weatherby Vanguard would be something to consider.

 

[Cammy7s]

Ruger Mini 14. Maybe used.

 

[sulisa]

+1 Stevens 200..

 

[bollox]

Ruger Mini 14. Maybe used.

I pity the fool that gets a mini-14

 

[HeavyT]

+another for the Stevens 200. Can't go wrong for the price.

 

[pizdets17]

Best place to get a stevens 200?

 

[pizdets17]

like this?
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_18_63_179&products_id=668

 

[blueflash]

Ruger Mini 14 is way more than $600. The best bang for your buck, would be to find something used on EE. If you wanted Brand New, then you would have to get a bolt action Black Synthetic, with Blued Barrel, in various brands. Savage, Remington, Weatherby, just to name a few.

 

[guido]

Weatherby Vanguard would be something to consider.

x2....

 

[pizdets17]

can't seem to find any in .223 online

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Try to find a bolt action rifle with a twist rate similar to your semi auto. That way a load you develop for the one will not be incompatible with the other. I have a bolt action 223 rifle I really like, a Ruger 77 MarkII All weather, but its 1:12 twist rate makes it favor completely different ammo than my 1:8 twist target AR. The 1:12 loves 45 grain bullets, and the AR hates them. Vice versa for 69 grain sierra match kings.

 

[pizdets17]

I don't reload and don't really plan to...

Try to find a bolt action rifle with a twist rate similar to your semi auto. That way a load you develop for the one will not be incompatible with the other. I have a bolt action 223 rifle I really like, a Ruger 77 MarkII All weather, but its 1:12 twist rate makes it favor completely different ammo than my 1:8 twist target AR. The 1:12 loves 45 grain bullets, and the AR hates them. Vice versa for 69 grain sierra match kings.

 

[glang1]

I pity the fool that gets a mini-14

LMAO! Your right about the regular mini14. My friend has one, & the best he can do from the bench is 5" to 6" groups. The target model mini with the barrel resonator gets much better groups, but for $1K I would go with something else.
IMHO Savage rifles are the best mix of value for $ & accuracy right out of the box.

George

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Remington SPS , should be able to get one for that or less if you shop. And can't beat the 700 action outa the box!

 

[Northman999]

Try to find a bolt action rifle with a twist rate similar to your semi auto. That way a load you develop for the one will not be incompatible with the other. I have a bolt action 223 rifle I really like, a Ruger 77 MarkII All weather, but its 1:12 twist rate makes it favor completely different ammo than my 1:8 twist target AR. The 1:12 loves 45 grain bullets, and the AR hates them. Vice versa for 69 grain sierra match kings.

I think this is sage advice. You might not reload now, but you might later. Can't hurt to be prepared; it won't cost any extra in this case.

 

[warrenb]

I don't reload and don't really plan to...

Is that because you know that once you start, you can't stop?

For under $600 in 223, I can't think of too many choices. A stevens 200 can be had for about $319 at Kenora Canadian tire. I've seen Rem SPS for about $599.

I'd also give thought to an Marlin XS7 in 243. Just because everyone says they shoot great and it comes with an adjustable trigger for around $400 or so. 243 is a pretty versatile caliber. No XS7 in 223 as yet though.