223 rifle

[kochie]

Looking to buy a 223 been looking at tikka SV 223 factory gun 1/8 twist barrel but is there other options out there that are equal want a fast twist barrel not trying to start a argument just want to make a good decision oh and a bolt action.

 

[10XSHOOTER]

I have a Rem model XR-100 with a New Krieger 1-7.7 unfired , Factory laminated thumb hole stock. PM me for pictures.

 

[RegionRat]

Did you want to tell us what kind of shooting you want to do with this rig?
It helps narrow the discussion a whole lot.

 

[kochie]

Did you want to tell us what kind of shooting you want to do with this rig?
It helps narrow the discussion a whole lot.

Well varmints & paper

 

[RegionRat]

How about the barrel profile?

Are you humping this gun for miles up and down hills, or a short walk from the truck?
Are you talking colony rodents with many shots from a table, or a coyote rig you sneak around with?

These are the trades when selecting a barrel profile for purpose. Next is the style of shooting which determines the stock and magazine type...

Offhand and body support, or only from bipods or rested?

BTW, nothing wrong with that Tikka. (ETA or that offer for the XR-100) In the end, my answer to all of these questions will be to get them all, life is too short to put them off unless your wife is unhappy or your kids are hungry.....

 

[kochie]

I have a Rem model XR-100 with a New Krieger 1-7.7 unfired , Factory laminated thumb hole stock. PM me for pictures.

 

[kochie]

Really wasn’t looking for a single shot & only wanted to spend $1200 thanks Bob

 

[strut64]

I would start with a savage probably an axis or what’re they are calling them now. Last night I worked with a model 11 trophy hunter that has morphed into a 223 with a model 12 varmint barrel. The gun started as a 204 spotter weight. Shots easily about an inch or less with common cheap components. And you can given time do a lot of swapping things like barrels, scopes, triggers, stocks. Enjoy it along the way.

 

[kochie]

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I would start with a savage probably an axis or what’re they are calling them now. Last night I worked with a model 11 trophy hunter that has morphed into a 223 with a model 12 varmint barrel. The gun started as a 204 spotter weight. Shots easily about an inch or less with common cheap components. And you can given time do a lot of swapping things like barrels, scopes, triggers, stocks. Enjoy it along the way.

ok thanks keep in mind

 

[jelenko]

I've never owned one, but CZ rifles seem to be well respected and, I think, would be in that price range.

But, think about the questions that Region Rat posed. Answering them will help prevent you from being disappointed after you get the rifle.

 

[SSL]

Lots of people will dissent, but you might take a look at a Ruger American Predator. 1-8" twist barrel, uses AR-type magazines and shoots up a storm (at least mine does). Shoots 50 to 68-grain bullets into tiny little holes. Twist is fast enough for even heavier bullets but I haven't used any yet.

 

[Bill K]

The savage axis is a 1/7 or 1/9 twist and for the money is well worth it. You could put it into a Boyd's or Stocky stock and jaz it up some. Most of them shoot very well, for out of the box. The trigger needs some work, but Basic and others have upgrades that are very reasonable in price.

 

[kochie]

Lots of people will dissent, but you might take a look at a Ruger American Predator. 1-8" twist barrel, uses AR-type magazines and shoots up a storm (at least mine does). Shoots 50 to 68-grain bullets into tiny little holes. Twist is fast enough for even heavier bullets but I haven't used any yet.

Ok thanks bud will look

 

[kochie]

The savage axis is a 1/7 or 1/9 twist and for the money is well worth it. You could put it into a Boyd's or Stocky stock and jaz it up some. Most of them shoot very well, for out of the box. The trigger needs some work, but Basic and others have upgrades that are very reasonable in price.

Ok thanks I have an axis in 243 & put a trigger in it and it shoots good .

 

[JB10]

I got a savage axis a few years back for $295 with scope from bass pro. Wanted it for calling coyotes in bad weather. Installed a mcarbo trigger spring kit and slight load work up. Shoots just under 1/2 with no major load development. Its plain but it shoots. Hell even left the scope on it that it came with.

 

[kochie]

I got a savage axis a few years back for $295 with scope from bass pro. Wanted it for calling coyotes in bad weather. Installed a mcarbo trigger spring kit and slight load work up. Shoots just under 1/2 with no major load development. Its plain but it shoots. Hell even left the scope on it that it came with.

Ya a good rifle no doubt i see looking At the CZ 527 but it looks like they discontinued that rifle in 2021

 

[drags]

Looking to buy a 223 been looking at tikka SV 223 factory gun 1/8 twist barrel but is there other options out there that are equal want a fast twist barrel not trying to start a argument just want to make a good decision oh and a bolt action.

I have a tikka t3x 1/8 twist in .223 it is the varmint model. I shoot the 69 gr STMK for Pa. groundhogs and it does really well, I have numerous groundhog rifles and this is my favorite. I tried Varget and R15 with max loads the Varget shot under 3/4 of an inch R15 was about a 1/2 of an inch. I changed the trigger spring and the trigger is very good, I don't think you could go wrong buying one of these rifles.
Drags

 

[kochie]

I have a tikka t3x 1/8 twist in .223 it is the varmint model. I shoot the 69 gr STMK for Pa. groundhogs and it does really well, I have numerous groundhog rifles and this is my favorite. I tried Varget and R15 with max loads the Varget shot under 3/4 of an inch R15 was about a 1/2 of an inch. I changed the trigger spring and the trigger is very good, I don't think you could go wrong buying one of these rifles.
Drags

varmint vs super varmint?

 

[DLT]

varmint vs super varmint?

Be hard to find a super varmint model. The older black stock ones anyways. I don’t think many was imported. Super varmint had pic rail ( Do not remember if it was bolted on or milled ) and the stock had an adjustable cheek riser. That I’m aware of those was only differences

 

[K22]

I can only relate my experience; every Tikka I have owned (5) has shot extremely well and functioned extremely well.

Of course, a lemon is always possible in a factory rifle, but I think Lemon Trees are extremely rare in the Tikka world.