222 rem carry around rifle

[Yotarunner]

A few folks have mentioned going Tikka but in 223 but what many people don't know is Tikka still makes a factory 222 that is an amazing packing rifle. I have one and between all my varmint guns it gets brought out most often when coyote hunting.

 

[Longwalker]

Nobody here mentioned Anschutz. I have a CIL / Anschutz model 900, it ticks all your boxes. Wonderful rifle. I sold my Sako vixen after realizing I did't use it much, was always taking out the Anschutz. You should be able to find a good used one for $800 or so.

 

[bunny]

I have a T3 in .222 , it will shoot them all in one hole, can't be beat!

 

[TheCoachZed]

An old BSA hunter in 222 Rem would be worth a look as well.

I know where there's a beauty for sale, too.

 

[Gerald]

Nobody here mentioned Anschutz. I have a CIL / Anschutz model 900, it ticks all your boxes. Wonderful rifle. I sold my Sako vixen after realizing I did't use it much, was always taking out the Anschutz. You should be able to find a good used one for $800 or so.

I had one one of these also. I have a Tikka T3 in 222 now and it is extremely accurate but it is noticeably heavier than the Anschutz. For a carry rifle in 222 I would go with the Anschutz. I wish I hadn't sold mine.

 

[Hitzy]

Both my 222 are full sized, long action rifles. Heavy guns, but I like them that way.

 

[Shakky]

I know where there's a beauty for sale, too.

That BSA is sold but yep looks perfect.

 

[Hitzy]

There is a used ADL 700 on SFRC.

 

[DT741]

+1 for a Ruger American Ranch

Edit: I missread the title and thought 223 instead of 222

 

[OldCERA]

I had one one of these also. I have a Tikka T3 in 222 now and it is extremely accurate but it is noticeably heavier than the Anschutz. For a carry rifle in 222 I would go with the Anschutz. I wish I hadn't sold mine.

ssshhh… don't tell 'em about the CIL/Anschutz... I need to get a couple more before the price goes up!!!

 

[TheCoachZed]

That BSA is sold but yep looks perfect.

Nope. My brother in law is selling a BSA with AO scope. Hasn't been advertised anywhere yet. Quite a bit of extras to go with it. Not in mint condition, but OK, full-length stock, nice gun. I'd buy it but I have no time to shoot it.

 

[Brutus]

You know folks it's quite interesting the low but constant support for varmint cartridges such as the 22 Hornet and 222 Remington.
Goes to show varmints haven't changed nor has shooting distances at trigger time.
Just send that SPSX or Calhoon hollow point to the vitals and then it's game over.

 

[dan belisle]

I've owned multiple 223 and 222 rifles. Overall, the triple deuce has proven more accurate. - dan

 

[Hitzy]

I've owned multiple 223 and 222 rifles. Overall, the triple deuce has proven more accurate. - dan

It's true here too. Alot more neck on the 222.

 

[remington jim]

I've owned multiple 223 and 222 rifles. Overall, the triple deuce has proven more accurate. - dan

Yup ! as is the 222 Mag is too ! RJ

 

[double gun]

I've owned multiple 223 and 222 rifles. Overall, the triple deuce has proven more accurate. - dan

X3 same for me

 

[Superbrad]

Im looking for a Ruger m77 compact for just this purpose.....

 

[leadchucker62]

Good Day: I have never owned a .223... the .222 has done everything i needed and more for over 50yrs.

Currently rem 700,788,660 in .222 all are very accurate.


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[Brutus]

I read on an American gun forum a well heeled gun collector stated his Remington 788 in 222 was actually more accurate than his highly expensive H&K PSG-1.

This could be hard to prove but equally hard to disprove given the reputation of this Remington rifle and cartridge.

 

[a j cave]

My model 700 is a little heavy for a walk around gun, although I used it lots for that. It is a heavy barrel. It is very accurate. I have 2 223s, a Ruger #3 and one built by Mystic on an axis action (going to sell as I do not ever get to shoot it). Of all the cf 22s my hornets get the most work outs.