.223's

[Smokeater]

Fixin' to round me up a cheap critter getter to keep in the truck and was wondering if anyone knew anything about those Stevens 200 bolt actions that Savage puts out. Just trying to find a cheap bolt gun in .223. I was hoping Mossberg would go ahead and make one in that ATR but no luck yet. Let me know what ya'll think. Thanks

[bobo]

I prefer the AR15 but you said cheap and the two words AR15 and Cheap don't get along.

I then have a Youth Model Rossi Single Shot .223 that is very accurate. I think NEF makes one similar. These are single shot thought.

I don't have any input on the specific rifle that you inquire about. However my experience with SAVAGE rifles has been quite good. I own two one is a 110 in .270 that shoots 1/4 inch groups @ 100 and my newest .300 RUM 116 which has not been shot yet.

Good luck on finding the right one.

[glen]

For a truck gun a NEF handi-rifle cant be beat. It is very accurate and short enough to move around with easily.

[Pablo Honey]

check out the c.z. rifles. they are great guns for the price. i dont own one yet, but a good buddy dose. it's on my list of toys to buy.

[trykonroye]

For a truck gun a NEF handi-rifle cant be beat. It is very accurate and short enough to move around with easily.

I cant agree any more. I got one with a bi-pod and a bushnell 3x9 love it.

[medic911]

I just bought this weatherby rifle in .223. Very happy so far.

http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp?prd=Rifles&prd_sub_type=3&prod_code=VBR204RG2O

BTW $459 at sportsman werehouse

[Buglemintoday]

I agree about the HandiRifle. Small and will fit in the truck easily.


Plus you can get them cheap cheap

[dswalke2]

as previously noted...a CZ is very reasonable and nice shooting. Can't go wrong there. I have a .22 Hornet CZ and it drives tacks @ 100 yds.

[Flint knapper]

I've got a ruger Mark II in .223 . I had to float the barrel to get it to pattern, but it shoots great now. ( last spring I shot the head off of 3 gobblers and head shot a hog and a coyote. 5 for 5

Also, A good friend of mine has a CZ in 222 that shoots great right out of the box.

[Seemore]

I third those CZ or the handi Rifle, and the handi you can buy different barrells for if you want to go to a larger calliber.

[keith in Colorado]

Wow, some of your guys ideas of cheap is way off what i was thinking!

[mesquitecountry]

the new england firearms are a great cheap gun. I know academy has a scoped unit for around 175-200. Great gun if you are just looking for something functional. Other than that if you want a bolt action you are gonna spend at least 400 for just a rifle.

[Smokeater]

Thanks. I've heard Sportsmans Warehouse had some good gun prices, haven't gotten up there yet. I did find one of the Stevens for $306 here in town at our hardware store....thought that was pretty good.

Oh, and for whoever was looking for a single shot...I agree as well. They are great guns. I'm on my third one and they've all been tack drivers. ;-)

Thanks ya'll.

[boss bowman]

They aren't new england firearms anymore, H&R bought them out, but they are a great cheap gun, I just bought a .223 model with the bull barrell, crazy accurate. I think they still have a .223 and a .204 ruger here at praco.