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Posted: 7/14/2001 10:48:57 AM EDT
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My dad bought me a m7 a long time ago. I use it on all sorts of vermin. It shoots fairly well, the best groups run just under 1" with my average being between 1" and 1 1/4". If I were to invest some $$ into it I guess it would shoot better than that. It is a great gun. I would seriously recommend it for what you are looking for, but don't get rid of that 22-250 either though.
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Posted: 7/14/2001 10:59:34 AM EDT
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.223 Bolt guns
Rem 700 Classic Rem 7 Mauser Mini Mark Kimber 84 |
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Posted: 7/14/2001 11:14:57 AM EDT
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[b]Quoted: Here is the situation. I have a wonderful remmington .22-250 VSSF, but I can't really hold it well to shoot. I use it when I am on a bench or have a pair of sticks. They damn thing is just too heavy for me to shoot well offhand. I would like something affordable and synthetic that I could use to hunt my coyotes and p-dogs, but that I can hold well enough to make a harder shot. I guess what I am getting at is something with a standard barrel. I looked on remington's websight at the model seven SS. Is that a good rifle?[/b] If I were to make a recommendation for a new bolt gun it would be a Savage. I have had great success with my 12BVSS in .223. Savage, IMHO, are making just as accurate rifles if not more so then both Remington and Winchester and they are doing it cheaper. If you are looking for a beater rifle in .223, Savage makes a combo set with a rifle/scope/sling package, the 110 GXP series, very reasonable but I don't know how much I would depend on the Simmons scope. They also have the long range and tactical series at very reasonable prices. Give their website a look at [url]http://www.savagearms.com[/url] |
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Posted: 7/14/2001 5:19:23 PM EDT
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If you want something to coyote hunt with I suggest you look into getting a Savage sporter wieght synthetic stock rifle. Thier priced right and damn accurate. For shootin prairie dogs your Remington will work just get a Harris bipod. If your wanting to walk around and shoot pds the Savage will more than do the job.
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Posted: 7/14/2001 5:52:19 PM EDT
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Howa 1500 Syn...
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Posted: 7/14/2001 6:21:00 PM EDT
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Hey.....just got a savage 111gs......COULD`NT BE HAPPIER......i have a model 7...7-08...GREAT rifle.BUT..you CANNOT get a better rifle, dollar for dollar than a savage......that 223 shoots so nice......save money, be happy, get savage.......[smoke]
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Posted: 7/15/2001 2:14:27 AM EDT
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Dont forget the CZ 527
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Posted: 7/15/2001 2:41:50 AM EDT
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Second vote for the CZ.
Also check out the Tikka hunter. |
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Posted: 7/15/2001 4:11:08 AM EDT
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While probably toolight for what you want, I have one of those Mini-Mark X Mauser .223 rifles. The action is sized specifically for the .223/7.62x39 class of cartridges. Similar to the CZ mentioned. It's a super light rifle, very compact, and has a fantastic trigger. I put an old steel Weaver 4x on it (because I found the scope in a box which meant "free"). It's held really tight accuracy. I haven't shot it over 100yds, but it was 1.5" groups at 100yds with Winchester whitebox. It probably is too light for really long shots.
I bougth it instead of getting a 10/22. I figured a .223 is a "22" rgiht? Take a look at the CZ though. It's priced well, and I haven't ran across any gun built in the Czech republic that was poorly made. Ross |
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Posted: 7/15/2001 4:36:26 AM EDT
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Model 7 is a good rifle.....
But my question is this. Do you own an AR15? If so, Why a bolt gun for a .223? The AR lock-up system in essence ensures "bolt-gun" accuracy... And for the same price you pay for a dedicated bolt gun, you could get a 24" Stainless Varmint/Sniper AR Upper that will shoot as well as any bolt gun. |
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Posted: 7/15/2001 4:39:17 AM EDT
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Quoted: Howa 1500 Syn... Oh yeah. 2nd Vote for rhis gem coming from me too. It makes me LMAO when a $450.00 Gun can wou-shoot a $2000.00 Dedicated "Snipers" rifle... These litle Howas can if you can [:)] I have. |
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Posted: 7/15/2001 5:21:00 AM EDT
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[b]Ruger M77-VT[/b] or [b]M77-VLE[/b]
From the factory, they come with a #2.25 2-stage trigger, wide beavertail forend, free-floated laminate stock. The VLE series ([i]Law enforcement[/i]) also comes with a Harris Bi-pod. At one time or another, I have had both in 308, and currently have my 2nd VLE in 308. They do make both versions in 223 though. |
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Posted: 7/15/2001 6:35:37 AM EDT
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I asked a similar question a couple of months ago. My dad was looking for a good 223 for some coyote busting. After reading some suggestions here and seeing what was available locally, he decided on a Howa 1500. I'd never seen one before, but I gotta tell you, that is one sweet rifle, especially considering the price. One-piece synthetic stock and forearm and a 22" barrel. Very light and handy and very accurate. Stuck a 4-16x50 Bushnell on it (Thank you Midway) and it shoots great. He got the rifle for about $350, and the scope for about $110, IIRC. Not bad at all for what he got out of the deal. (BTW, thanks to all who responded to my original post.)
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Posted: 7/15/2001 7:07:09 AM EDT
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I use a Savage 110 in .223 for my local varmint hunting here in Michigan. Several woodchucks have fallen to this rifle and I intend to add fox and coyote to that list this winter. I swapped out the wood stock for a synthetic stock.I really recommend a look at the Savage rifles if you are looking for affordability. Some folks complain about nasty triggers in them but I found instructions on line on how to adjust my trigger down, and am quite happy with it.
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