Which .223 bolt action?

[MoBoost]

What's the purpose of the rifle?
A lot of rifles built on "308 short action" receiver will have feeding problems.

 

[Mr.Glock]

Is tight? Sub moa, Moa, 1.5 Moa?

Well, we did not have any paper to shoot at. It was a rush shoot and we had a 4x4 metal on chain target, no sand bags, just on bench and got it to hit at 100yds easy, easy. I need some shooting time on my trigger pull on this one, it is new to me. But I will venture to say it will be a 1 moa, especially with a good shooter. All that I have read as well, shows the little savage will do it too! My son in law was wanting me to get the Ruger American in 223 compact short barrel as we were going to set one up for the grandson and granddaughter to hunt with and I was going after one, and stopped on the way home to get some coffee creamer and this one was on the display, I askd to see it and hold it, and when they handed it to me it was pretty well scratched up on the stock in several places, the manager was the one showing it to me and right there knocked 25% off if I took it. I could not pass it up. I shot some of the Winchester that Gabe and I split through it. I will get back out with it soon and take some good paper targets to know for sure.

I still would like to find a Compact Ruger American in 223 as well.

 

[ripnbst]

Rem 700, but I'm biased.

 

[crrcboatz]

I own this one, http://www.guns.com/reviews/browning-x-bolt-varmint-special/, with this Hawke scope http://www.hawkeoptics.com/hawke-sidewinder-30-sf-6-24x56-sr-pro.html and will say it shoots lights out. Those who have shot it at the range would tell you it is the most accurate .223 they have shot. The rifle comes already bedded in a stock that is as comfortable as any center fire I own. It is a 1-10 twist also.

Will get you some pics when I get home.

 

[cktad]

Mossberg MVP, it uses AR15 Mags http://www.mossberg.com/products/rifles/centerfire/mvp-series

 

[Craig3]

I have sa Savage Trophy Hunter and I love it.

ditto!
I love my Rem 700's but the savage trophy hunter is just more for less $$.
Looked at a Ruger American and decided that the price difference covers the Nikon scope/base/rings and the Savage action is proven + rebuildable. My 243 Win has really made me very happy.

 

[Pulp]

Anyone shot the Mossburg? My son in law has one the early bolt actions in .270. It's capable of MOA.

 

[AKguy1985]

I have no experience with a mossberg bolt action.

 

[Cedar Creek]

I have a two Ruger American rifles - a .243 and a .308 compact. Great value and plenty accurate. As mentioned the Remington 700 is great - the older the better, but you just don't see many older 700 rifles in .223 for sale. My .22-250 is 1969 vintage and my 6mm carbine is a 1963 vintage and they suit me fine. A good place for you to check for a Ruger American or Ruger Hawkeye .223 would be Ronnie Burke @ Broken Bow and I'm sure he would trade on your Mini-14.

Good Luck!

Cedar Creek

 

[ldp4570]

CZ 527 might be something for you to look at. I have two of the carbines, one in 223 and the other in 7.62 Soviet. Love both of them.

I have two full size CZ's (one for my son, and I have the other). Really great rifle's!!