Can we get a thread discussing .223 bolt action rifles? I want

OP here. From the research Ive done, Im leaning towards Stevens 200. Though I heard the new Savage Axis is good (think its called Axis 2 or Axis XP). Any reason for me to look for something different, or should one of those fit the bill just fine

Pic in OP is a Stevens 200 in 300 Blackout btw

looking for one of these too. Why is it so hard to find modern bolt rifles with iron sights though?

>>34689384
What features are you after OP?

I've been looking myself, trying to be cheap about it to be honest. I've come across Savage Axis for about $230. I've also seen Thompson Center Compass for about $285(-$75 MIR). The TC Compass has a lot more features: threaded barrel, adjustable trigger, scope mounts.

My biggest hang up is that I don't shoot as often as I used to so I keep guilting myself into not making anymore firearm purchases.

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>>34689384
Cz-550 is awesome.
Does anyone else love mannlicher stocks?

I've got a Weather by Vanguard. Got it on sale for $400. Features? I guess it has a 1:9 twist barrel. Which is a requirement if you want to shoot heavy VLD type bullets at really long ranges.

Overall, Its actually really nice. Surprisingly so. Probably my most accurate as well.

>>34689384
Nobody will say it since its an old dog but a Remington 788 ya can't go wrong with

>>34689841
The savage XP is fantastic. Great trigger as well. For the price I think it's pretty unbeatable. My buddy bought one and it shoots great.

if your going to get a bolt gun get a bigger and funner caliber

>>34690273
Id like to be able to easily mount a scope, and maybe bipod. I want to be able to easily disassemble basically the whole thing. Also would like decent aftermarket support in case I want to customize it with a different barrel, different stock, etc.

>>34690788
Like 300 Blackout?

>>34689384
Avoid the Remington 783, mines solid except for the issue where it double feeds. It happened a lot so I use it as a single shot at this point, plus the bolt handle is annoyingly close to the scope.
And theres no aftermarket parts.

>>34690194
I'm having this issue too, I like iron sights but adding them to my rifle would be a pain in the ass.

>>34691158
toplel. no

I've got a remington 700 SPS in .223

Mdt H3s hunter stock
triggertech trigger
Harris swivel 6-9 bipod
Magpul CTR buttstock
Hogue pistol grip
Bushnell 6500 Elite in 2.6x16x55mm tube on top.

It shoots american eagle .223 rounds pretty good, although they're only 55gr....so they spread out a bit. The barrel is a 1 in 9 twist so I'd love to use heavier rounds to see how accurate it can actually get, but for now I'm happy with a 6" gong hit at 300 yards.

>>34691158
>41in drop at 300 yards
>bolt action
lol

>>34690788
i think 223 would be plenty fun. ammo is cheap and plentiful, cases are plentiful and easy to find, recoil is low, trajectory is flat, stopping power is military-tier.

that said, is there a round that shoots a flatter trajectory that you would recommend?

>>34696040
>that said, is there a round that shoots a flatter trajectory that you would recommend?

.22-250
Pros
Heavier Bullets
More velocity
More Energy
Less drop

Cons
More recoil
More flash
More Noise
Barrel Throat Wear
Ruined Pelts

.22-250 drops predators in a hurry, .223 is friendlier and cheaper.

>>34696229
yea OP here. Been researching this all pretty extensively. In the spirit of this thread, i have decided to stick with .223.

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>>34696595
Fuck .223 get a 5.56

>>34696809
Thanks, never knew that existed. wonder why they chose "ranch" to be the one Ruger American to allow 5.56? I see they have it in 300 Blackout as well, which is neat.

Do you know any other bolt-actions that allow 5.56?

>>34696897
Mossberg mvp

>>34690694
i do