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The Basics, Starting Out
looking to build a .223 rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Natty Bumpo" data-source="post: 434699" data-attributes="member: 10106"><p>.223 Rem will work fine for the distances you're interested in shooting. Plus it's cheaper to feed than a .308 Win whether you reload or shoot factory stuff.</p><p> </p><p>Whatever you decide on, get a barrel with a 1:9 or 1:8 twist to shoot longer 68 - 77 grain bullets. </p><p> </p><p>The Savage Model 12 Varmint Series or Model 10 Law Enforcement series come chambered in .223 Rem with 1:9 twists (some with 1:7 twists). They're pretty accurate out of the box, reasonably priced, and I like the adjustable accutrigger.</p><p> </p><p>There's plenty of other choices: Remington, Tikka, Sako, Ruger, Browning, etc. If you're going to have a smith build one and don't already have a donor action, consider going with a custom action. </p><p> </p><p>Savage makes lighter weight rifles than the Models 10 & 12. If you're wanting a carry rifle, consider one of those. Leave enough money set aside for a decent scope.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Natty Bumpo, post: 434699, member: 10106"] .223 Rem will work fine for the distances you're interested in shooting. Plus it's cheaper to feed than a .308 Win whether you reload or shoot factory stuff. Whatever you decide on, get a barrel with a 1:9 or 1:8 twist to shoot longer 68 - 77 grain bullets. The Savage Model 12 Varmint Series or Model 10 Law Enforcement series come chambered in .223 Rem with 1:9 twists (some with 1:7 twists). They're pretty accurate out of the box, reasonably priced, and I like the adjustable accutrigger. There's plenty of other choices: Remington, Tikka, Sako, Ruger, Browning, etc. If you're going to have a smith build one and don't already have a donor action, consider going with a custom action. Savage makes lighter weight rifles than the Models 10 & 12. If you're wanting a carry rifle, consider one of those. Leave enough money set aside for a decent scope. [/QUOTE]
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