.223 platforms

[walkinghorse]

Platforms?

Glad to see we are talking about rifles and such, was expecting something from the oil field, though I guess .223 may be a measurement used there somewhere?

 

[otis24]

I have a Winchester Model 70, .223 bolt action. Love it!

 

[Oracle]

In my humble opinion declaring one rifle is "nice" and the other as "not nice" in this era of attacks on our 2nd amendment rights plays into the antis hand.

 

[Telecaster]

The Long Ranger | Henry Repeating Arms

 

[.38SuperMan]

Agree the Contender with a 14” bull barrel and scope are a blast. Years ago I had one with a 4x Leupold scope. It’s one of the few guns I wish I’d kept.

 

[eveled]

This was my Dads rifle. I haven’t shot it since he died. It’s a Ruger.

 

[oldman10mm]

Being a fan of 223, I have an inexpensive AR and a Remington 700 tactical. Been watching/looking for a 7615 for a few years now and Saturday going to Fin Fur Feather to check their pricing on Henry 'long ranger' 223.
I'm just a 'paper puncher' and 223 is easy on the shoulder, and I reload.

 

[Babysitr]

I had a Ruger American offered to me used very lightly,and I bought it...for an inexpensive setup, it shoots great....It's tough on Coyotes!

 

[Continental Op]

I have a lot of .223 and 7.62x39 on hand for my Mini-14 and AK, respectively. Last year I decided to get myself a couple of 'ban-proof' rifles in the same calibers. So, I picked up a CZ 527 FS in .223 and a 527 Carbine in 7.62x39. I really like the FS model with Mannlicher stock and wish they offered it in 7.62x39. I think all the FS models are discontinued now.

 

[Farmer17]

I had a couple of AR-15s many years ago, a Colt I traded a 1911 for and an Olympic Arms built from a kit. I never was that taken with ARs either and sold them both but then I built a couple more rifles when the components were dirt cheap and they are very accurate and reliable guns for only about $350 each. I have grown to like them and thought about selling one while the prices are high but things are getting so crazy in America I think I'll hang on to them and stock up on more ammo. Plus, I'm going on a guided hog hunt this weekend in Wynnewood, OK with my mens church group and some of the guys don't own a rifle so I'll bring some extra ones.

 

[ameridaddy]

Lost my AR in a deep part of the James River, but had lots of .223 to shoot up, so I bought a CZ 527 Varmint with set trigger. I chose that rifle because they have under one minute accuracy, a fine trigger and a good barrel at a reasonable price point, and because I loved shooting a friend's CZ rifle in .204, but didn't want to get into a new caliber, esp. with lots of .223 to shoot.

 

[Chukar60]

I am not a fan nor detractor of the AR platform. Everybody has their “thing”.
Mine ain’t AR’s in any way shape or form. Sorry, they just do not do anything for me.
I do have a Ruger M77 MkII in 223. Had to have a trigger job done on it, but it is fun, accurate and the scourge of coyotes in the sage.
The wood stock and blued steel lend it a more passive look than an AR.

 

[jimbo728]

Back around 2014,IIRC, I read about the Savage AxisII in the American Rifleman, because I too wanted an easier to feed .223. It has been surprisingly good, sub MOA in its factory form with handloads. Lightweight, inexpensive and accurate. Added a 10 rd mag because I shoot informal timed bench matches with it, to avoid reloads under the clock.
Jim

 

[6string]

Anschütz!!

If you want a truly classic beauty in .223 you'll be hard pressed to beat the Anschütz 1770 with German schnabel style stock.
They look great and shoot great!

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Back around 2014,IIRC, I read about the Savage AxisII in the American Rifleman, because I too wanted an easier to feed .223. It has been surprisingly good, sub MOA in its factory form with handloads. Lightweight, inexpensive and accurate. Added a 10 rd mag because I shoot informal timed bench matches with it, to avoid reloads under the clock.
Jim

Glad to hear all that.
Have owned Savages, they were ugly but accurate.
The Axis is one of the only Lefthand 223s available and by far the cheapest.

 

[steelslaver]

I have had a mini 14 forever. Mine now sports a nylon stock and a flash suppressor as well as a stiffened barrel. Have a factory AR15 as well as some made from 80 lowers, but my favorite is a heavy barreled Ruger model 77with a 4x12Redfieldand recently took an old Mohawk 600 in 222 and rebarreled it to 223. I am mostly a bolt action guy.

Unless your in a battle, you don't need an instant reload if you make the first shot count.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Got online, oh my goodness!
Overnight, Buds ran out of Savage Axis LH 223s.
I scrambled and found one at another place.
It’s a confirmed sale and headed for Phil Bozza’s house.
Soon I hope.
Now I got to figure out Bases and Rings.
Anybody?

 

[ColbyBruce]

The Browning BLR lever gun is available in .223. I had one in .22/250 years ago and it was as accurate as most bolt action rifles.

 

[diyj98]

Now I got to figure out Bases and Rings.
Anybody?

I prefer the slotted Weaver style bases over other systems. As far as rings, every scoped firearm I have has Burris Signature rings. They don't slip, won't mar scope finishes, and with the offset inserts you can compensate for any lack of scope adjustment or problems with barrel alignment.

 

[hittman77]

On a related note, just got an email from MidwayUSA:

Remington 700 ADL in 223 with 3-9x40 Scope $399.99.