Cost-effective 223 rifle

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Would like to get my son moving up from his 22 Winchester Cooey would like to get a cost-effective 223 rifle wonder what people would recommend it’s just gonna be for bench shooting any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
Cost effective for a rifle I would say savage 10 or 11. Not the axis though.

All my savages shot awesome, ugly but shot great. You can find used ones even in store for $700.
 
The Ruger American Ranch Gen 1 or 2 is probably your best bet. They shoot cheap 55gr ammo very well too! Which is a bonus. The gen 1 I've seen going for $7-800. Gen 2 will cost a bit more if you can find one.
 
a standard Tikka t3x lite will clover leaf rounds with half decent ammo. I have a Stainless Tikka t3x 223 and my brother has the Varmint 223. Mine will shoot just as good but my barrel will heat up after 4 rounds where as he can put 10 through his.
 

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Buy any youth rifle chambered in 223 if he is just moving up to that. Longer length of pull rifles will be a bit tough to get behind.

Plenty of ones out there that are good. My vote would probably go for the Howa mini action youth, it is a heck of a good rifle, at a good price. And when you grows up you can throw it in a cheap chassis, and he can still keep using it. Also not mentioned yet, the micro Midas xbolt rifles are probably one the nicest shorter length of pull rifles I have shot.
 
whitey07 said:
Would like to get my son moving up from his 22 Winchester Cooey would like to get a cost-effective 223 rifle wonder what people would recommend it’s just gonna be for bench shooting any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Define "cost effective" for your needs. The days of cheap used guns are mostly gone and some of those would not produce good results at the bench.

I like my Savage 11 223 topped with an old Bushnell 3000 4-12. Works fine on the bench and would be fine for varmint.

Look for used deals.
 
whitey07 said:
Would like to get my son moving up from his 22 Winchester Cooey would like to get a cost-effective 223 rifle wonder what people would recommend it’s just gonna be for bench shooting any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Bergara Stoke 223 and they're mag fed. Short length of pull and can add spacers as needed. Good trigger, smooth action, and a Remington 700 foot print for up grades. The 16" barrel makes it a handy rifle in the woods.

No regrets with mine.
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SuperCub said:
Nice rifle ..... What was the bill for that, scope included?
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Not sure about that scope, but FOC is currently selling the Stoke for $1250.0 before tax and shipping.

The Roc, Does the Stoke come with the stock spacers? Looks like a pretty handy rig and a good choice for shorter shooters or people still growing!
 
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Don’t hamstring yourself right out of the gate.

Ruger American, Tikka T3, any 1:8 twist offering that will allow you to shoot the sleeker options.
 
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