Best budget rifle in 223

[TNT]

I was just wondering from your experiences, what it will be considered 'best bang for the buck' rifle in .223 for under $500?

This refers to the overall look, fit&finish and accuracy as well.


Thanks

 

[604shooter]

Stevens 200, but you'll sacrifice fit and finish.

 

[Cdnexpat]

Stevens it is. At that price level nothing is going to knock your socks off in the fit finish department.

 

[wonksy]

Another vote for the Stevens 200 Yup!!!

 

[300Spartans]

I don't have one yet, but based on what I have read and the groupings I have seen, I agree that it would have to be the Stevens 200.

 

[Mr. Friendly]

forgive the semi-thread jack...but being the Steven's is so cheap, what simple maneuvers can you do to firm up the stock so it's more stable to handling?

 

[manitou210]

Find a nice Rem 700 used

 

[wonksy]

For $500?? Good Luck!

 

[604shooter]

forgive the semi-thread jack...but being the Steven's is so cheap, what simple maneuvers can you do to firm up the stock so it's more stable to handling?

Fill the barrel channel with epoxy and arrow shafts.

Here's a couple of examples of what others have done:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317455&highlight=stevens

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59540&highlight=stevens

 

[matt_14_85]

If you don't object a single shot, you may want to consider an NEF or H&R.

 

[River Rat]

For another 100 bucks you could get a Weatherby Vanguard or a Rem SPS.

 

[Hollandandholland]

What about a Howa 1500? Can you get one for about that? Heard good things.

 

[AWOL]

I have seen the Rem 710 around that price, with Bushnell scope

 

[starpuss]

I have seen the Rem 710 around that price, with Bushnell scope

wtf.. y not tell him to get a 770?...

i say go for the nef h&r

 

[mike shickele]

I would put my money on a Stevens model 200.
Mike

 

[leadslinger]

I hummed and hawed a few months back, and took the plunge on a Stevens .200.
Dont regret it at all.
you can play with bullets, powder and loads, give it a different paint job every season.
bed it, or leave it alone.
its the centre fire version of the 10/22, as you can swap out stock items at your own pace if you decide you feel the need at some point for after market parts.

 

[KDX]

Stevens 200 hands down.

 

[Valashnikov]

Remington 700 sps Varmint at Chilliwack Dart and Tackle for only $629!!! I thoughtit was a good deal, I'm getting one. I'm so excited!!! They have 3 left.....

 

[troutseeker]

Stevens 200, best deal there is and great rifle no matter how much you spend. Let's face it, it's how it shoots that matters and the Stevens deliver!

 

[Why not?]

Fill the barrel channel with epoxy and arrow shafts.

Broken fishing rods, cut to fit the length of the forearm and glassed in, work great and are free!

Just plug the open ends with paper to keep the bedding from running inside the rods.

The 200 is easily the best budget banger in 223.

Ted