Went with a Stevens 200

[chadeech]

Found a great deal on a Stevens 200 in 223
thanks again to Dantes for great service
ill add all the accessories and post a pic soon....here it is with the add ons
to the range tomorrow

 

[Wild_Thing]

They were the goto rifles a few years back. Still are for many. Enjoy!!

 

[Huntsman]

This is the action (L/A)I'm using to build my 280AI.
I've had several 200's over the years and imo are probably one of the best no frills rifles available. Beats the Savage Axis by a long run.
Have fun with yours

 

[chadeech]

Another great range day , 50 yards 5 rounds almost one hole , gotta love it

 

[RobertMcC]

I was quite impressed at the accuracy for how much I think back in the day I paid less then 220 new.

 

[sulisa]

I bought a 200 in .223 from Dante too, but a few years ago. They're extremely accurate, right out of the box. When they first hit the market in large numbers, people started canabalizing them for the actions, to use in precision builds.

You'll get many great groups like the ones above out of that rifle!

 

[kamlooky]

Thing 2 got one for a grad present.
Right now the Vanguard S2 is being blown out of WSS for a bit more kerch$ng.

I agree, for a $300 (+-) rifle they are goofie accurate.