223 rifle

[ScottB]

Personally I am not a big fan of the Ruger. Gen 2 looks cool for sure and accepts AR mags, that's about it.

What makes you "not a big fan"?

 

[fritzhanzel]

What makes you "not a big fan"?

The action is not smooth, trigger is kind of gritty. I am not saying it is a bad rifle, they sell like hotcakes.

They are not cheap anymore, between $925 and 975. ..

 

[Gatehouse]

Love my CTR, but if I was to recommend one cope gun to rule all the mag fed Autoloader substitutes it would be the Henry Supreme (LASR).
Check out the RDSC conversions and the SPD Predator.

The Henry Supreme is actually a great choice in many respects. I have 2 of them and put red dots on them (no fancy tacticoool stuff)

I like the Supreme more than I thought I would. Removes the most annoying part of most lever rifles which is having to single load into a tube. I've had a bunch of lever rifles but that always annoyed me except I guess the 1895 and 99. But for sure the Supreme takes detach mag fed to a new level.

Modern Cowboy!

 

[beltfed]

Removes the most annoying part of most lever rifles which is having to single load into a tube.

Modern Cowboy!

My biggest annoyance as well.
I suspect if sales are really good, we're going to see an expansion of calibers and mag compatibility with SR25 / AR10 type mags.

 

[Gatehouse]

My biggest annoyance as well.
I suspect if sales are really good, we're going to see an expansion of calibers and mag compatibility with SR25 / AR10 type mags.

I looked at those Shield conversions you posted. I'm not sure if upsizing to AR10/308 class is the niche but dang a 16.5"-18" barrel 6mm ARC or 6.5 Grendel or something like that would totally change the classic 30-30 "woods rifle"

I think the tac stuff is more for the commie states where a lever gun has fewer restrictions, but the whole modern lever action concept is pretty fun.

 

[ScottB]

The renegades are cool but they are not as accurate as a tikka or a Ruger american
It depends on what you want really
If you want to scratch that AR itch then the renegade or a taipan x pump is the way to go. But if you want to blast varmints way out there then a Ruger American
Is what I would get
The 600 bucks you save over the tikka will get you a scope for it

I'm not really looking to scratch the AR itch. I looked at Akdas, the Adler etc..try to make it look the part.... it's just not the same. Not willing to drop $2500 on a Makasi now. Maybe in a couple years. So...Looking at different ways to entertain myself with the 223.
I'm starting to think it will be a Ruger..

Appreciate all the feedback

 

[Gatehouse]

I'm not really looking to scratch the AR itch. I looked at Akdas, the Adler etc..try to make it look the part.... it's just not the same. Not willing to drop $2500 on a Makasi now. Maybe in a couple years. So...Looking at different ways to entertain myself with the 223.
I'm starting to think it will be a Ruger..

Appreciate all the feedback

Stick a red dot on the Ruger for close range fun or a scope if you want longer range. We have had no problems whacking gongs at 600 yards with Ruger American .223 rifles. To be honest the gongs were 10x12 and not 6" though. Still fun

 

[ScottB]

If you want 20 rounds, you got it!

Imagine walking through the bush with stacked crossmags and hooking a birch tree....lol

 

[ryuflatron]

don't get the MRA Renegade if you want a sub-2MOA rifle.

Its accuracy is compared to semi auto on rack and QC is kinda bad.

Stuck dowel pin issue for years due to worn drill bits in factory will prevent you from cleaning the gun. MRA offered me to send my rifle to them so they could fix it with free of charge but tbh it was hustle for just a dowel pin so I sold my rifle for a Henry lever gun.

get a CZ 600 + or ruger american

 

[ScottB]

Well I've kinda firmed up on the Ruger. Now to wait for a sale...
Though there doesn't seem to be loads sitting in store racks atm.

 

[Beeron]

Well I've kinda firmed up on the Ruger. Now to wait for a sale...
Though there doesn't seem to be loads sitting in store racks atm.

NorthPro Sports has a "Standard" for 975

 

[Joel]

Considering the OP is asking how to shoot a lot of cheap 556 and 223, this is one of the correct answers. Or just a Savage Axis gen 2 or pro. The pro is actually pretty good considering it is a Savage.

But, as pointed out above, the Ruger gen 2 accepts AR magazines which could be a consideration. I had the AR magwell in my gen 1 and it never properly worked.

Had 4 so far (2 in 223, 1 in 7.62x39 and 6.5 grendel. To be clear I put the AR mag and bottom plastic from the 6.5 grendel onto the 7.62 version)

All worked fine

 

[calmcat]

Looking at picking up a mag fed bolt action 223. I have a lot of 223 and 556 that needs shooting. Tikka CTR, Ruger American, CZ600 Ergo, MRA Renegade are on my list. Other suggestions welcome.
Anything that people really don't like about any of those guns? I like that MRA and Ruger use stanag mags, I've never owned a Tikka but they seem to have a good rep.
My 223 use is just range and gravel pit shooting.....and at this time of year, blowing up pumpkins.

My favorite by far is a Howa1500 mini action.
Swapped chassis for the Oryx Mdt and very happy with my setup. The mags a bit expensive but its a one time investment.