My local range is limited to 125m and now I'm looking for a decent target rifle. I thought that .223 Rem would be a good cartridge at that distance, because it's cheap and readily available here. .22LR is nice for 50m, but at 125m it starts to spread noticably, at least in my rifle.
I looked at different rifles in .223, and I just can't seem to find one that fits me. I looked at the 110 Scout by Savage Arms, because I like having a detachable magazine and a compensator is a nice plus too, but the scope rail is too far forward for my taste.
The 12 F/TR, also by Savage Arms, only has one shot and a lot of people said it was too expensive and the longer barrel is not really that useful for that range.
Can anyone give me some suggestions please? Thank you!
ok seriously, just get an AR. if you don't want to look like a scary murdererman, get a Mini-14.
Noah Bennett
what i mean to say is: platforms besides the AR are going to be overpriced for what they are. 223 is a varmint round, and if you're fine with spending $600-800 and up on a varmint rifle go ahead. i'd still recommend an AR though. iron sights are boss and it's the rifle countless of american soldiers have learned to shoot with.
Isaac Myers
not to mention: >virtually endlessly upgradeable >parts are fucking everywhere in case anything needs replaced >mags are dirt cheap and battle proven >you can build it with a twist rate and barrel length that is perfectly designed for your shooting distance 16-18" barrel, 1/8 or 1/7 twist, and use nice fat 62gr+ projectiles OP. You'll be shooting lights out.
Asher Torres
I sadly need a bolt-action rifle due to laws here
Carson Garcia
Yeah, this. Also, I'll say that I got bored of my gats after a few years; I had just been shooting at a 125m range. I realized how much more excited I was about shots out to 800 yds when I visited a friend in Colorado, so I moved and bought a .300 WM. One of the best decisions I ever made.
Well, that's fucky. Savage Axis in 223, then you can put on an aftermarket stock and a nice scope, or a Savage Hog Hunter if you want the challenge of irons.
Daniel King
Howa miniaction
Camden Martinez
>223 is a varmint round This meme is so retarded
Connor Lewis
It's literally true, though.
Josiah Peterson
I'm not hunting with it though. I am making holes in paper
Blake Jenkins
This. Savage axis, also what country?
Adrian Roberts
Austria. I didn't go to the military, so I can't own a semi-auto for some years unless I do a hunting license
Michael Ortiz
Is straight pull an option?
Aiden Gonzalez
I would prefer a traditional rotating bolt
Aaron Barnes
Pretty much just the Savage Axis others suggested. Or you could go Wild West and get a Henry lever action.
Aiden Morales
I think I'll give the Axis a go then
Juan Price
It's literally not. Since when are 200+lb animals "varmints"?
Jaxon Young
If you consider 200+ pound men and animals varmints sure. It has more muzzle energy than .44 mag. Is that a varmint round too?
