Bolt action 5.56/.223 plinker

Pinecone · Feb 23, 2019

Another one to look for used would a Ruger M77 in .223.

They used to make them. I wanted one in the VT version with a laminated stock with the barrel and action in a matte gray.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/793170253

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/800242378

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/796020679

SKIP · Feb 23, 2019

These are fine rifles for the price.
I installed a Leopold 32X scope.

fidelity · Feb 23, 2019

Straightbolt said:
My CZ 527 Royal .223

Great looking rifle. Unlike the OP, I prefer no iron sights with 223 out of a bolt gun especially as I would like to scope it, with a straight back stock and optic closer to the bore line. I've been thinking about the Ruger Predator, but that Royal stock for the 527 is sweet.

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chauncey · Feb 24, 2019

Pinecone said:
Except .308 vs. 7.62 is the other way around. Commericial .308 is hotter than military 7.62.

I was referring to "sticky bolt" due to relative case size.

armed_economist · Feb 24, 2019

The new Ruger American Predator takes AR mags, and although has a cheap stock, does supposedly shoot pretty well. It can be had for a little over $400.

Racer Doug14 · Feb 24, 2019

armed_economist said:
The new Ruger American Predator takes AR mags, and although has a cheap stock, does supposedly shoot pretty well. It can be had for a little over $400.

OP wanted iron sights and wood stock. The RAP is a great choice in other ways.

dreadpirate · Feb 24, 2019

armed_economist said:
The new Ruger American Predator takes AR mags, and although has a cheap stock, does supposedly shoot pretty well. It can be had for a little over $400.

I have a RAP in 6.5 Grendel and the AR mags are sort of a loose fit; awesome rifle o/w. Except for the 7.62x39 RAR model that takes mini-30 mages (which fit nice and tight), I would say get a box mag designed for a bolt gun; not a mag designed for a semi-auto. Just my opinion.

Matt C. · Feb 25, 2019

Another vote for CZ 527, mine (7.62R) is a favorite of everyone who has shot it.

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armed_economist · Feb 26, 2019

dreadpirate said:
I have a RAP in 6.5 Grendel and the AR mags are sort of a loose fit; awesome rifle o/w. Except for the 7.62x39 RAR model that takes mini-30 mages (which fit nice and tight), I would say get a box mag designed for a bolt gun; not a mag designed for a semi-auto. Just my opinion.

Thank you for sharing that experience. What do you mean by a box magazine in this context, like a proprietary magazine designed for the bolt gun specifically, rather than a commonly used mag (like AR) that you retro fit a rifle into taking? Many bolt guns use factory rotary magazines, and reviews on those are often less than satisfactory too.

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Feb 26, 2019

CDNN has a great deal on a .223 bolt gun...a Weatherby Vanguard for $449.99. Take a look at it.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/weatherby-vanguard-223rem-heavy-barrel.html

dreadpirate · Feb 26, 2019

armed_economist said:
Thank you for sharing that experience. What do you mean by a box magazine in this context, like a proprietary magazine designed for the bolt gun specifically, rather than a commonly used mag (like AR) that you retro fit a rifle into taking? Many bolt guns use factory rotary magazines, and reviews on those are often less than satisfactory too.

Most Ruger Rifles use a traditional flush fit rotary magazine. This Ruger American in 6.5 Grendel on the other hand accepts the same mags that go on an AR15 in 6.5 Grendel. So it literally takes semi-auto mags. I personally think the mags designed for the bolt action rifles are better suited. The semi-auto mags for the RAR in 6.5 Grendel have some play; they don't seat tightly. They are too sloppy.

Now the RA Ranch rifle in 7.62x39, even though it uses Ruger Mini-30 mags; those mages fit nice and tight. So they are (in my opinion) the exception.

Trumpet · Mar 2, 2019

I've been eyeing both the Howa 1500 varmint and the 1500 mini. The 1:8 twist is a bonus.

echo6mike · Mar 9, 2019

Just to complicate things even more, I did check out a Mossberg MVP that’s on consignment at United. Now I’m not so sure I’d rule out synthetic, and am liking the idea of a scope.

Well, I know I’ll still want .223 and a bolt action, so the search kinda continues. Maybe this summer...

Echo6mike, going mobile...

Jimbob2.0 · Mar 9, 2019

echo6mike said:
Just to complicate things even more, I did check out a Mossberg MVP that’s on consignment at United. Now I’m not so sure I’d rule out synthetic, and am liking the idea of a scope.

Well, I know I’ll still want .223 and a bolt action, so the search kinda continues. Maybe this summer...

Echo6mike, going mobile...

I cant complain about my MVP its a great little shooter. No work of art but does the job. Its lamintate though.

solarpower44 · Mar 9, 2019

I have a Remington 700 sps tactical 5.56 (with an aftermarket stock) and love it
Semper Fi

echo6mike · Mar 9, 2019

Jimbob2.0 said:
I cant complain about my MVP its a great little shooter. No work of art but does the job. Its lamintate though.

Well, laminate/synthetic - not traditional wood was my point, I think.

I did like the way the MVP has the low profile iron sights, so the scope mounted above (shop had one with a Nikon P-223, nice glass) very nicely.

Jimbob2.0 · Mar 10, 2019

echo6mike said:
Well, laminate/synthetic - not traditional wood was my point, I think.

I did like the way the MVP has the low profile iron sights, so the scope mounted above (shop had one with a Nikon P-223, nice glass) very nicely.

Its a nice little gun but it isn't my CZ carbine.

dreadpirate · Mar 10, 2019

Jimbob2.0 said:
Its a nice little gun but it isn't my CZ carbine.

I just got a CZ 457 (17HMR rimfire) varmint model, and I will have to say the workmanship is awesome. I am seriously thinking later this year on a 223 model with iron sights (CZ 527).

One of our IP's sells these

http://store.jlowesguns.com/rifles/bolt-action-rifles/cz-so-527-carb-223-rem-5rd

Racer Doug14 · Mar 10, 2019

The CZ and Mossberg options are solid,as are Savage Scout and Remington Model Seven. From those it's a tough one.

Trumpet · Mar 10, 2019

Will a 1:9 twist reliably stabilize a 75 grainers? I was under the assumption that it would, but not reliably which is one reason I'm leaning toward the Howa or Tikka.

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