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<blockquote data-quote="HoLeChit" data-source="post: 2657133" data-attributes="member: 35036"><p>Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it. I have considered other calibers, however, with the cheap price and extreme ease of tracking down a box of .223, I'm pretty sure it is going to be what I stick with. I went by H and H today, and had a look at what they have on hand. I got to hold and handle a mossberg mvp, I believe it was a a thunder ranch model. Or some lame name like that. I was very impressed with it, it feels pretty sturdy, which is good because it will see a lot of abuse. One thing that worries me is that there seems to be a lot of bolt slop. I'm not too sure if that is a good or bad thing. When the bolt is locked down it felt solid, however, while cycling it the bolt had a ton of play in it. I'm not too familiar with bolt guns. My experience is based off of a Tikka t3 hunter with a Sako made action. Which to my understanding, has an absolutely phenomenal action. </p><p></p><p>While checking around at H and H I also looked at a Ruger Bolt action .223, not sure of the model number, and a CZ. I wasn't a big fan of the Ruger, but was pretty partial to the CZ, however it was out of my price range, and looked a bit too pretty to take out and abuse. </p><p></p><p>Also, I figure that I could spend 600 on the rifle (however I'm not adverse to spending 350-400 for something decent and used) and 150-200 on glass, which would leave me with spending about 50 bucks for a cheap bipod or shooting stick. So 800-850 total. Just to clarify. </p><p></p><p>I have looked at the Nikon p223, and I'm thinking that would be my choice. Thoughts? Also, thoughts on Barska scopes? They seem pretty cheap, but it's not like I need to put 200-500 bucks worth of glass on a 400-600 dollar rifle. Maybe 2k on glass for a 4k rifle, but no such ratios on a low end plinking/critter getter/truck gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HoLeChit, post: 2657133, member: 35036"] Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it. I have considered other calibers, however, with the cheap price and extreme ease of tracking down a box of .223, I'm pretty sure it is going to be what I stick with. I went by H and H today, and had a look at what they have on hand. I got to hold and handle a mossberg mvp, I believe it was a a thunder ranch model. Or some lame name like that. I was very impressed with it, it feels pretty sturdy, which is good because it will see a lot of abuse. One thing that worries me is that there seems to be a lot of bolt slop. I'm not too sure if that is a good or bad thing. When the bolt is locked down it felt solid, however, while cycling it the bolt had a ton of play in it. I'm not too familiar with bolt guns. My experience is based off of a Tikka t3 hunter with a Sako made action. Which to my understanding, has an absolutely phenomenal action. While checking around at H and H I also looked at a Ruger Bolt action .223, not sure of the model number, and a CZ. I wasn't a big fan of the Ruger, but was pretty partial to the CZ, however it was out of my price range, and looked a bit too pretty to take out and abuse. Also, I figure that I could spend 600 on the rifle (however I'm not adverse to spending 350-400 for something decent and used) and 150-200 on glass, which would leave me with spending about 50 bucks for a cheap bipod or shooting stick. So 800-850 total. Just to clarify. I have looked at the Nikon p223, and I'm thinking that would be my choice. Thoughts? Also, thoughts on Barska scopes? They seem pretty cheap, but it's not like I need to put 200-500 bucks worth of glass on a 400-600 dollar rifle. Maybe 2k on glass for a 4k rifle, but no such ratios on a low end plinking/critter getter/truck gun. [/QUOTE]
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