Bolt action .223, best bang for the $ ?

[sw99]

.375 H&H nice! I have been eyeballing the Howa .375 Ruger to add to the collection.

 

[FastGame]

Bought it in 1986. I got it from a buddy at work who needed money fast, it was new and low cost so jumped on it. It's not fun shooting at the range but I tell myself I can down load it for deer hunting...hehe

 

[rockydee]

For out of the box accuracy you'll find it a real tough job to beat a Savage. I have a few, I built one into a nice switch barrel rig. With a little know-how, and a good lathe you can work wonders with a Savage. I love'em, I pay a little more and get the stainless steel rifles. They're real easy to headspace w/o having to worry too much about killin yourself.-RD

 

[totegoat]

Free shipping ends today. Good source for ammo: sportsmansguide

 

[tdpark]

Only thing with Savage rifles are - they are ugly- ha. I have one in 30-06 and as much as I love it- it ain't purdy.

 

[1989outlaw]

Marlin X7 is what I shoot . $300 right now on Buds Guns .

 

[FastGame]

I've read good things about the X7.

 

[bubbatime]

Originally Posted By: holdorf333
Ruger like you said or Savage.


My line of thinking as well. Ruger American is a solid value as well as the Savage with the accu-trigger. Both will serve you well and are affordable.

 

[danthaman1980]

Savage. I don't own one, but if I was in the market for a budget bolt-action rifle, Savage would be at the top of my list.