Which .223 Rifle?

[Ignored Member]

definitely a savage. inexpensive, easy to shoot, and i really like the accutriggers.

 

[Larry Morgan]

I also wanted a fun to shoot rifle that could produce better than average groups. I chose the savage 10fv and ended up with a smokin deal. I've been more than happy with mine. It was between a Remington 700 sps tactical and the 10fv. I will tell you that I never have liked how 'loose' some of the Remington actions feel, although I can't deny they are shooters. Just my machinist OCD coming out. The savage stock also ended up being a little better than the rubbery stock the sps comes with (the forend doesn't touch the barrel with a bipod for starters).

 

[eby42]

You might be able to get a used or lower end new Mini 14 for around what you're looking to spend. It's hard to go wrong with that, unless you just don't really care for an autoloader.

 

[Ksmirk]

Do yourself a favor and just go purchase one of those ugly Savage rifles! another one I would look at would be a CZ. Granted the stocks on the Savage rifles are for a better term poo you can get another stock from several manufactures for about what you'll have in the Remington trigger to get it acceptable (sorry fella's I quit Remington years ago! I didn't want to spend the money to get things where I wanted them) want a different caliber? sure not a problem a couple of cheap tools and a new barrel go no go gages and 30 minutes later you have a 308! From a guy that loves to build rifles just get the Savage it'll make you smile I promise! Later,

Kirk

 

[67RS/SSx2]

Wow, seems like Savage is a good bet.

Donald, where did you see one for $339? I can buy a new model 11 w/clip locally for $511.

CAR-AR-M16, thanks for pointing out that 5.56 does not equal .223. I did not realize that.

Thanks to all who replied. Seems I'm now looking for a good deal on a Savage.

 

[ColtDogg]

Forget all them, go with a HK 53. may coast a lot more, but you got to love that Spray and Pray method!! LOL J/K

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

Forget all them, go with a HK 53. may coast a lot more, but you got to love that Spray and Pray method!! LOL J/K

That's an understatement.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/MGT-1814.html

 

[fltmedic]

A savage is hard to beat very accurate and pretty easy on the wallet. I have one and it is a shooter. I do all my coyote hunting with it. For a single shot a Ruger No 1 Varminter is pretty much top of the line in my eyes.

 

[Thorgrim]

Savage, Tikka, CZ.

 

[Neanderthal]

I have a helluva Tikka .223 for sale at the moment. Granted, they aren't a low end rifle, but they are worth every penny.