As much as I'd like to get a big caliber bolt action rifle I don't think it's fiscally practical

at this time. So I've decided whatever bolt action rifle I get it should be chambered for

223.

 

I'm considering the Mossberg MVP, Savage Axis, Remington 700. Honestly I really

don't know ANYTHING about rifles/long guns. These are just the names that came

up through talking with people/google searches. So I'm turning to the long gun fans

on here to point me in the right direction and put more options on the table.

I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, $500ish is my ceiling and preferably lower

since I know you gotta leave room for optics, mounts, etc. (Although I wouldn't mind

shooting irons in the beginning.)

 

One more question: Is there a major centerfire rifle caliber bigger than 223 that is somewhat

affordable to shoot? 30 06, 3030, 270, 308, pretty much everything I looked at was

well over a dollar around or close to it.

 

Thanks for your help! Let a new addition begin!

Check out CZ rifles. Good quality for the money.

Judging by your post, ammunition cost is driving your decision. One can extrapolate that you would be looking to use the inexpensive (relative term) ammunition usually purchased in bulk to feed the AR platform rifles out there. If my suppositions are correct, make sure you get a BA rifle with the proper twist rate for the heavier/longer bullets used in AR's (55 - 77 grs.).

 

A lot of HB .223 rifles are intended for varminting and as such have slower twist rates to stabilize lighter/shorter varmint type bullets. For AR-type ammo, you want a 1:7, 1:8 or 1:9 twist rate, with the latter being more prevalent in BA rifles.

 

You may want to consider a Howa rifle, but their .223's are all 1:12, but they are a nice rifle at a great price point. Good value.

 

Good luck.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I was looking at the CZ Scout. I like that it's set up for irons.

I have the MVP and love it. Haven't shot any of the others so can't comment on them.

Judging by your post, ammunition cost is driving your decision. One can extrapolate that you would be looking to use the inexpensive (relative term) ammunition usually purchased in bulk to feed the AR platform rifles out there. If my suppositions are correct, make sure you get a BA rifle with the proper twist rate for the heavier/longer bullets used in AR's (55 - 77 grs.).

 

 

Pizza Bob

 

You are correct. I'd be shooting the same ammo I get for my AR which is generally cheap bulk ammo.

The MVP is 1:9 my AR is 1:7. I will keep an eye out for twist rate. Thanks.

I have the MVP and love it. Haven't shot any of the others so can't comment on them.

 

What did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? Just trying to get idea of local prices.

As much as I'd like to get a big caliber bolt action rifle I don't think it's fiscally practical

at this time. So I've decided whatever bolt action rifle I get it should be chambered for

223.

 

I'm considering the Mossberg MVP, Savage Axis, Remington 700. Honestly I really

don't know ANYTHING about rifles/long guns. These are just the names that came

up through talking with people/google searches. So I'm turning to the long gun fans

on here to point me in the right direction and put more options on the table.

I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, $500ish is my ceiling and preferably lower

since I know you gotta leave room for optics, mounts, etc. (Although I wouldn't mind

shooting irons in the beginning.)

 

One more question: Is there a major centerfire rifle caliber bigger than 223 that is somewhat

affordable to shoot? 30 06, 3030, 270, 308, pretty much everything I looked at was

well over a dollar around or close to it.

 

Thanks for your help! Let a new addition begin!

 

.30-30 is still relatively inexpensive to shoot compared to the other three you've mentioned, but all are readily available at any store and are still extremely popular.

 

Save your pennies so that when you tire of the diminutive .223, you can look into the .24, .25 & .26 calibers in standard (non-magnum) cartridge configurations as the next step up as options. There are some excellent rounds like the .243 Win., .25-06 Rem., and .260 Rem. (If you squirrel up the brass, the .250 Savage and .257 Roberts are also good bets in .25 cal. but they are not chambered in many rifles anymore and are outweighed in performance by the .25-06.) If you reload, all of these won't use a lot of powder, bullets are relatively inexpensive, they are easy on your shoulder yet you can get respectable performance with them. The next step up would be the cartridges you mentioned and include in there all the 7mm offerings.

 

As with anything, simplify things and distinguish between what you need versus what it is you want.

IMHO there is two majorly awesome choices for you to check out: The Remington 700 "SPS Tactical" (or the AAC-SD like I just got, but it's about 50-100 more) or the Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine.

 

Both are available in .223 (And .308) - both have 20" Heavy Barrels (I believe),. - the 700 SPS Tactical has a 1:9 Twist as does the 10 Precision Carbine, the Remington comes with a Hogue OverMolded stock "with aluminum pillar bedding", the Savage comes with their AccuStock which might be the best synthetic stock from the factory you can get for the money, the Rem will be OD Green color the Savage is Army style digital camo.

 

I had got out of the .223 caliber and my new Remington 700 AAC-SD is a .308 , but if I was in .223 and wanted or needed a bolt action / tactical style "sniper rifle" I would be definitely buying one of the two.

 

 

 

the Savage would be the best to set it and forget it, all good to go out the box, the Remington 700 would be the best for upgrading, tinkering, aftermarket parts.