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Old 11-30-2011 | 04:37 PM
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Need advice .223/5.56 bolt action rifle

Hey guys,
Im kinda interested in a bolt action 5.56/.223 rifle
I have shot and love the Remington model 700 and know its pretty accurate to about 600 yards, but I also wanted your input.

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Old 11-30-2011 | 08:20 PM
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Why a .223 bolt gun?
 
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Old 11-30-2011 | 08:28 PM
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^This. What is the purpose of this rifle?
 
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Old 11-30-2011 | 08:31 PM
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If you're looking for a small caliber bolt-gun do something more exotic - .22-250, etc. There are tons of cool wildcat rounds in factory loads now.

If you're looking for a cheap plinker bolt gun, just do a .308 - tons of surplus out there, plus the caliber has much more punch than .223.

Finally, if none of that matters, buy the best Ruger 10/22 custom you can afford and shoot all day for $10.
 
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Old 11-30-2011 | 08:37 PM
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^This again. Also was thinking a 25-06 or just step up to 308. They really aren't that expensive to shoot and ammo is everywhere!
 
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Old 11-30-2011 | 11:24 PM
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i already have a 10/22, 308 is too expensive along with the 22-250. I just know the 5.56 is a great varmint round also great for long range target shooting on a budget.
 
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Old 11-30-2011 | 11:25 PM
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also I want a bolt gun because I already have a SCAR mk 16 for 5.56
 
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Old 12-01-2011 | 07:31 AM
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I have a ruger m77 in .223 , fun little rifle. It is big enough where I live to take the small white tail that are around, but mainly it is used for popping ballons 100-120 yards out.

The accuracy with my cheap 4x scope is decent. The rifle probably shoots better than I can shoot it.

Some people rave about the m77, some are less impressed in reviews. I feel it shoots better than me and is a pretty looking rifle.

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Old 12-01-2011 | 07:32 AM
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And it is at a great price point.
 
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Old 12-01-2011 | 06:08 PM
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Get this and forget about the bolt action.................
I have the SCAR-16S and love it!

 


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