Recomendation for a .223

[Boomer]

If you're a Savage fan, you can go that route, and probably have a good shooter. Depending on which model you choose, you can spend a fair bit of cash on a Savage rifle. What suits my sensibilities a bit better is the CZ 527, which comes in not only .223, but also in .17 and .22 Hornet, .222, .204, and 7.62X39. It would be a toss up as to which was cheaper to shoot, the .223 or the 7.62X39. If deer hunting interests you, the 7.62X39 handloaded with 130-150 gr expanding bullets might have the edge. The 7.62X39 cartridge has proven to be a good performer on a variety of big game, some guys have even taken moose with it. Where its legal to use on big game, the .223 is about at its limit on deer. On the other hand, if target shooting, and/or varmint hunting is more your thing, the .223 is a fine choice. The 527 is a trim little rifle that would be more at home in the field than on the range. It would be a joy to carry, looks great, its available in several configurations including a full stock version, and it shoots straight. Most configurations wear iron sights, so if money is a bit tight, you wouldn't need to scope it right away, and when you do all you need is ring mounts as the receiver is dovetailed and doesn't need a base mount. A compact fixed 6X scope seems to suit this rifle quite nicely; I don't particularly like big scopes on small rifles.

 

[RookieGuy]

That's the best. Bolts are by far the most accurate for long range hunting and those levers are great for bush guns with shots under 100 yards. Nice and light, easy to swing, I like to keep them with iron sights. If you were close I'd let you try out a few but even meeting half way would be a hell of a road trip lol

I know its a long ways I would like to visit Alberta some day. I think we are going to move west some day also my wife is from the American south so she cut her teeth on gunmetal lol.
So far I can hit dime size groups at 50 yards with my Henry.22 using the iron sights lol that is my favorite gun so far.

 

[RookieGuy]

If you're a Savage fan, you can go that route, and probably have a good shooter. Depending on which model you choose, you can spend a fair bit of cash on a Savage rifle. What suits my sensibilities a bit better is the CZ 527, which comes in not only .223, but also in .17 and .22 Hornet, .222, .204, and 7.62X39. It would be a toss up as to which was cheaper to shoot, the .223 or the 7.62X39. If deer hunting interests you, the 7.62X39 handloaded with 130-150 gr expanding bullets might have the edge. The 7.62X39 cartridge has proven to be a good performer on a variety of big game, some guys have even taken moose with it. Where its legal to use on big game, the .223 is about at its limit on deer. On the other hand, if target shooting, and/or varmint hunting is more your thing, the .223 is a fine choice. The 527 is a trim little rifle that would be more at home in the field than on the range. It would be a joy to carry, looks great, its available in several configurations including a full stock version, and it shoots straight. Most configurations wear iron sights, so if money is a bit tight, you wouldn't need to scope it right away, and when you do all you need is ring mounts as the receiver is dovetailed and doesn't need a base mount. A compact fixed 6X scope seems to suit this rifle quite nicely; I don't particularly like big scopes on small rifles.

I actually will buy a higher caliber for deer later on but I dont have any experience hunting yet so I chose the 223 to hone my skills and maybe small game for now.
Thanks.

 

[762shooter]

I have been researching Remington and discovered the majority of reviews rate them poorly unless they are pre 1990.
But thank you for the help. For my budget I am looking at the Savage axis II that is on sale now but I also saw the Savage 11/111 FCNS and I am considering that as its the only one with the Accu stock. Seems like there is not much of a choice with accu stocks. That being said I am sure you can change the stock on any rifle but I am too new to consider that at the moment. I will eventually learn but that is for later on.
Thanks guys and I will update soon. Cabelas has a lot of stuff on sale so I am going drop in this weekend.

The fit and finish of the Rem 700 SPS series is not nearly as good as on the old rifles, but the SPS series is a mid priced rifle. You can still buy a CDL for $1000 or so that is as nice as the old BDLs were if the fit and finish is important.

That said, I have zero complaints about my SPS Tactical in .223. It will shoot sub moa 5 shot groups with Sierra 69 gr BTHP handloads with a cheap scope (Trophy XLT 4-12) and has never caused me any grief. The whole package (all gently used) cost me the grand total of $750.