223 Bolt Guns

[loadnplenty]

How many out there have heavy barrel 223 bolt guns? Are yours geared towards tactical or varmit hunting?

I have a Remington Varmit that has gotten out of hand for just varmit hunting which is what it was intended for lol.

Bell & Carlson Medalsit stock
Badger Ordnace detchable mag
Nikon M223 BDC scope

And it is now quite heavy. To the point it would be better suited for a praire dog town instead of being drug around for coyotes and such.

 

[sovietak474u]

My friend has a sweet howa .223 heavy barrel. It's awesome. Been looking real hard at those. Has a sweet action to it. Very accurate with zero recoil. Got any pictures of yours?

 

[dial1911]

A good friend has a Howa heavy barrel stainless .22-250... great rifle. That's the only Howa I have personal experience with, but if that one says anything, they make a good product.

I've got a Remington 700 heavy barrel .223. It's a good shooter- as good as any I've punched paper with, but I'm seriously considering selling it to further condense the long guns. I'm kind of between selling it or the heavy barrel AR. The AR isn't quite as accurate, but has the advantage of being semi auto.

 

[loadnplenty]

Here they are. Best group was .683 at 300 yards with factory 50 grain American eagle. Have not had a chance to test handloads.

 

[sovietak474u]

Aww man she is sweeeet! Love that stock!

 

[loadnplenty]

I have at times thought about parting with her for another AR dedicated to varmit hunting. But I love this rifle lol

 

[sovietak474u]

I have at times thought about parting with her for another AR dedicated to varmit hunting. But I love this rifle lol

Everybody has an ar, that rifle is much cooler!

 

[oneill]

Once you install a mag system on a bolt action, It's all over. I can't imagine myself owning another bolt action without a detachable mag system. My bank account wishes I would though...

 

[loadnplenty]

I built a 338-06 Ackley improved on a remington 700 detachable mag gun and absolutley love it. It being a wildcat and the detach mag feature make it unique

 

[loadnplenty]

Everybody has an ar, that rifle is much cooler!

lol I agree with you 100% but i am a little partial