DOes anyone make an inexpensive rifle WITH iron sights anymore?

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I've been trying to find an inexpensive rifle in .223 to carry in the boat but can't find any with iron sights save for a Ruger Scout! I'd love to find a single shot but every one I've seen comes with a scope base and NO iron sights! I want something I can throw into the boat without having to baby a scope. Any suggestions??

 

[Alpo]

I'm not sure what "inexpensive" is any more. But Henry makes one. MSRP 4 and a quarter.

Single Shot Rifle | Henry Repeating Arms

 

[2152hq]

Rossi..
Good enough for a boat gun? They sell for around $200/ $250. They are a discontinued product but still see them around. Might be a collectors item soon though as they become RARE!

(That Henry posted above looks pretty nice..)


MODEL R223MB - .223 REM BLUE RIFLE WITH WALNUT FINISH

 

[BAM-BAM]

"inexpensive" = ??????????


Used????????

CZ 527 Carbine....223 and 7.62.....come with basic irons.... add skinner barrel peep or receiver peep sight.

S&W M&P Sport

I've grown fond of the .22 magnum for varmints in Penn's Woods.....Cheapest is a... Ruger American Compact .22 mag 9rd mag.

Ruger 77/357 (or .44) like mine as a utility rifle at the cabin. Disclaimer;I have added a 1-3x20 Weaver scope.

 

[canoeguy]

I had to go with a 1980's vintage Savage 110 in 30/06 caliber to find a cheap rifle with iron sights. Cheap wound up being $245 after I sold the Tasco scope that was on it.

A used rifle in a pawn shop may be the one you're looking for....

 

[KSDeputy]

Many AR rifles have flip up sights, or you can add them. They do not cost that much. My new rifle has them, but it is not inexpensive.

 

[dubtap21]

"inexpensive" = ??????????


Used????????

CZ 527 Carbine....223 and 7.62.....come with basic irons.... add skinner barrel peep or receiver peep sight.

S&W M&P Sport

I've grown fond of the .22 magnum for varmints in Penn's Woods.....Cheapest is a... Ruger American Compact .22 mag 9rd mag.

Ruger 77/357 (or .44) like mine as a utility rifle at the cabin. Disclaimer;I have added a 1-3x20 Weaver scope.

The CZ's are nice.

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[ChattanoogaPhil]

Mossberg MVP Patrol. Cheaper than the Ruger Scout.

 

[Hamster65]

Mossberg MVP Patrol. Cheaper than the Ruger Scout.

That's just what I was going to say. Looks almost identical too.

 

[Wee Hooker]

x3 on the Mossberg MVP patrol. It takes standard AR mags and is pretty darn durable in finish. It's designed for abuse and comes standard with fiber optic sights. I have one and can say they shoot! Think I paid $400 for mine.

MVP Patrol Rifle | O.F. Mossberg & Sons

 

[BAM-BAM]

Mossberg MVP Patrol. Cheaper than the Ruger Scout.

I was temped but it has that little 'spring loaded thingie" to use AR magazines.......made me shy away ..... no logical reason just seemed complicated/fragile?????

 

[Wee Hooker]

I was temped but it has that little 'spring loaded thingie" to use AR magazines.......made me shy away ..... no logical reason just seemed complicated/fragile?????

I too was a little skeptical at first. I now have the patrol and the varmint models in the MVP line. Both in 5.56/.223. Both have been excellent shooters and 100% reliable for my range/ walking use.
FWIW, I have a compact 3x9 scope with QD rings that goes on and off the built in rail in seconds for the Patrol. It's a vary handy and adaptable set-up.

 

[ExcitableBoy]

CAJ:

About the only .223 single-shot I've seen that appears to be worthwhile is the new Henry break-action. It fits your iron sight requirement (drilled and tapped, too), and actually looks like a rifle instead of some designers bad dream!

Check it out. Cabelas has them in stock for around $370, but I'm sure that they can be found for less. If I were to spring for one, I think I would opt for a .243 because of a greater choice in loads up-or-down. But that's just me.

Hope this helps you out.

 

[mtgianni]

TC Contenders but they are like lays potato chips.

 

[Squarebutt]

In addition to the Henry single shot, their many lever guns have iron sights, as do tons of old Marlin and Winchesters on the racks of most gun stores. Every Walmart has plenty of .30-30 ammo, and unless you have a particular need for the .223's range, the .30-30 should take care of anything that walks, swims or crawls in the Sportsman's Paradise.

 

[C J]

I don't know what inexpensive means to you but a Savage Hog Hunter comes in .223 with iron sights. Bud's sells them for $425.

Savage 19661 11 HOG HUNTER 223 TB $425.00 SHIPS FREE

 

[Bakebfr480]

Try Rossi.

 

[culito]

Life is too short for cheap guns! Even for a beater boat gun!
How about a Browning BLR in .223

 

[LVSteve]

Life is too short for cheap guns! Even for a beater boat gun!
How about a Browning BLR in .223

Won the lottery lately?

 

[Drm50]

I would look for a H&R or NEF, the standard models came with
sights. They are both discontinued but there is a lot of them
floating around. Some models had synthetic stocks. The one
thing that I will note on these rifles, on the barrel it is stamped
not to use military ammo. This has to do with the 223/5.56mm
Syndrome.