Getting a new 223…

[450BM]

I have a HB Stag AR-15 with 1-8 stainless barrel but I really wanted a bolt gun in 223 with a fast twist. Last week I noticed a post on another one of my favorite sites for the rifle I’m getting. It’s a Stevens 200 action with a 30” Shilen 223 1-7 stainless barrel.

I bought lead and some casting stuff from this fellow last year and he lives an hour away from me so I can buy it in person. He was building it for F-class but for health reasons he’s getting out of all shooting. Said it has less than 100 rounds through it.

I’ll set it up for bench shooting, with fusion in my neck I can’t shoot prone anymore. I need to get a stock for it and figure out what scope to put on it…

 

[boltfluter]

Should be a fun time! Go for it.
Paul

 

[thatguyshm]

I've regressed lately to shooting mainly small calibers from bolt rifles. Its a joy to use lower cost components and not see a jug of powder disappear in one loading session.

You may struggle with stocks. Savage stocks don't leave much for the imagination. Hopefully it works out well for you!

 

[kyotekiller25]

Everybody needs a fast twist bolt 223. Just plain fun, accurate, and cheap to shoot!

 

[450BM]

The guy was wrong, it’s only a 26” barrel…. I’m not disappointed one bit.

 

[kyotekiller25]

What bullet you planning on going with?

 

[Clancy]

What bullet you planning on going with?

Surely he picks the one and only…. The king of kings….. the 80.5 Fullbore.

 

[jnr88]

Might be able to use a MDT XRS and Little Crow bag rider with a sled.

 

[searcher]

Surely he picks the one and only…. The king of kings….. the 80.5 Fullbore.

Are most guys shooting that with an 8" twist or 7" twist?

 

[450BM]

What bullet you planning on going with?

Sierra 69gr HPBT Match for longer targets and Sierra 55gr hpbt too for shorter stuff. I will also play with cast bullets to see if they will shoot.

 

[kyotekiller25]

Are most guys shooting that with an 8" twist or 7" twist?

I think an 8 is adequate. It's what I have and it works just fine out to 1040 yards.

I'd only get a 7 if I planned on shooting 88g+

 

[Dave Zander]

Are most guys shooting that with an 8" twist or 7" twist?

I shoot 90’s with a 7 twist , some use the 85.5 Berger also in 7 twist. A 6.5 works good with 90’s also maybe better if you ever re-barrel

 

[450BM]

I ordered a Boyd’s at-one stock and a trigger guard last night. Also have a scope on the way. Probably about two weeks I’ll be shooting it.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Everybody needs a fast twist bolt 223. Just plain fun, accurate, and cheap to shoot!

I have 3. I Tikka with a 26in 8 twist, a Barnard S with a 28in 7 tw and a BSA Hunter with an 22in 8 twist Pac-Nor. Probably enough...

 

[kyotekiller25]

I have 3. I Tikka with a 26in 8 twist, a Barnard S with a 28in 7 tw and a BSA Hunter with an 22in 8 twist Pac-Nor. Probably enough...

I've only got 1. R700 28" Bartlein/8 twist. It's probably my favorite rifle to shoot after my CZ457 22LR w/Bartlein.

 

[450BM]

I got the Boyd’s stock yesterday and put the rifle together. Scope isn’t here yet so I mounted a Tasco 6-24x. Yeah, it’s ultra cheap with poor glass but it got me shooting until my Vortex arrives. Actually, I like the 1/8” turret clicks on it and it’s been very dependable in the 20 years I’ve owned it.

Anyways, shot several different loads to sight in and play a little including a Sierra 69gr load with 2000 MR. 1st group was .51 and the second .34. Both 5 shot groups. I think it’s going to do ok for me….

 

[DShortt]

I got the Boyd’s stock yesterday and put the rifle together. Scope isn’t here yet so I mounted a Tasco 6-24x. Yeah, it’s ultra cheap with poor glass but it got me shooting until my Vortex arrives. Actually, I like the 1/8” turret clicks on it and it’s been very dependable in the 20 years I’ve owned it.

Anyways, shot several different loads to sight in and play a little including a Sierra 69gr load with 2000 MR. 1st group was .51 and the second .34. Both 5 shot groups. I think it’s going to do ok for me….

What are your thoughts about that At-One stock?
Thinking about one on a CZ factory offering, but no one had anything very nice to say about it.
I've never had one, but I like the look/idea.