223 bolt action tack driver ?

rebs · November 3, 2012, 04:00 PM

who makes an extremely accurate 223 bolt action rifle ?

hoytinak · November 3, 2012, 04:10 PM

I've got an older Savage 110E (pre-accu-trigger) in .223 that'll shoot .5 MOA groups with most factory ammo out there. I'm sure I could dial it down if I reloaded for it.

coyota1 · November 3, 2012, 05:41 PM

Remington 700.

wingman · November 3, 2012, 06:02 PM

Savage Model 12 BTVS with accutrigger.

45YearsShooting · November 3, 2012, 06:12 PM

My Savage 112 bvss in .223 was extremely accurate. It was a heavy club of a rifle, though. Needs a bipod on it for sure.

Eppie · November 3, 2012, 06:14 PM

+1 for Savage.

10-96 · November 3, 2012, 07:27 PM

Wouldn't it be the neatest thing since peanut butter if we could do a side-by-side comparison between 5 or so randon off-the-shelf Savages and 5 or so same condition CZ 527's? Factory ammo of various makes and weights and reloads... That would answer so many questions for me.

I love my CZ's but I see such a tight race between what's rocommended here on the boards- I can't help but get the wonderments.

ripnbst · November 3, 2012, 08:21 PM

Put 5 rem 700's in there for good measure.

All models same type, meaning accutrigger v x-mark pro v whatever CZ's trigger is.

Free floated barrel on all 3 etc.

rebs · November 3, 2012, 09:55 PM

Thank you for the replies, I am going to look into a Savage.

Art Eatman · November 3, 2012, 10:17 PM

My Ruger 77 Mk II light sporter in .223 has been reliably half-MOA for years and years.

arizona98tj · November 3, 2012, 11:34 PM

If you don't mind a used rifle, the Remington 788 in .223 Rem is pretty darn good. I was working up a new load with mine last weekend using Hornday 40gr V-MAX and Varget powder. When doing load work, I load 4 rounds in each weight. This was the first group I tested. I stopped testing after I finished those 4 shots. No reason to waste any more bullets, powder, or time. It was good enough for me.

JTJones · November 3, 2012, 11:43 PM

I have a savage 12FCV that will shoot .5 moa with handloads consistently.

coyota1 · November 4, 2012, 02:40 AM

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If you don't mind a used rifle, the Remington 788 in .223 Rem is pretty darn good.

Yes! I have one also, and it's a tack driver! I had the receiver and barrel glass bedded which helped immensely!

jehu · November 4, 2012, 07:45 AM

Be carefull what you select. Alot of 223Rem rifles now have 1:7,1:8,1:9 barrel twists which are better for the 60gr+ bullits and some are 1:12 twist for the lighter bullits. So depending on what you are trying to shoot be aware that this is a factor. I shoot alot of Ground Hogs with a Weatherby Mark V Super Predator Master 1:12 twist using 55gr Hornady V-max and it is super accurate.

m&p45acp10+1 · November 4, 2012, 11:01 AM

There are several makers that produce fine accurate rifles. I own a Savage Model 12 FSSV that is sub half MOA on a bad day. I own a CZ 527 American in .221 Rem fireball that is beyond a tack driver, I am sure one in .223 Rem would be just as great. Remington makes several platforms. The VTR series are good as well. I was torn between the Remington, and the Savage. I do not regret getting the Savage. I am sure I would not have regretted it if I had purchased the Remington.

In the end pick the one you like the most. Truth be told they are all accurate, in fact more so than 98% of the people that own them. I am man enough to admit being that 98%.

roashooter · November 4, 2012, 11:30 AM

I would like to add a comment about the CZ 527 in 223....I have a weakness for mannlicher styled rifles...and CZ makes the 527-223....with the full length stock. It is such a joy to handle/admire...but the real surprise was how utterly accurate this little rifle has turned out to be!
In spite of the possiblities of a full length stock affecting accuracy....mine has not been the case....everyone who has taken a turn with this rifle...always comes back with a slackjaw....eyes open reaction...when three rounds...more often than not...are one ragged hole!!!

coyota1 · November 4, 2012, 12:06 PM

Maybe the full length stock helps accuracy. I wish I new.

sc928porsche · November 4, 2012, 12:16 PM

No use having a rifle for that is a tack driver. It sends the tack right through the object you are trying to hang and it falls down. Unless of course you use the other end and then its a bit difficult to manipulate.

chipchip · November 4, 2012, 01:59 PM

Check out the Ruger M77 Mark ll Target. Had one that would shoot 3/8" @100yrds. w/ factory ammo. Regret selling it.

Chaz88 · November 4, 2012, 02:37 PM

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Weatherby Mark V Super Predator Master

Might also take a look at the Howa 1500 it is the action used for a lot of Weatherby and S&W rifles, depending on when it was manufactured.

I have one with an axiom stock and a carbon fiber wrapped barrel. It is a good shooter and a lot of fun. The adjustable stock allows it to be used by smaller people.

bigdaddy123 · November 4, 2012, 09:31 PM

I going to order a CZ 527 carbine in .223.I have the one in 7.62x 39,awesome little rifle.

smee78 · November 5, 2012, 06:24 PM

I am going to try a Ruger M77 Mark ll Target, I got one on lay-a-way.

Chaz88 · November 5, 2012, 08:22 PM

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I am going to try a Ruger M77 Mark ll Target, I got one on lay-a-way.

Always liked the M77. My first deer rifle was an M77 in 30-06.

chipchip · November 5, 2012, 08:35 PM

I'm going to pick up a Ruger M77 Mark ll Target this spring. The new ones have a 1:9 twist.

Open_CCW · November 9, 2012, 01:30 PM

I dont see anone posting about marlins x7 line. I just picked up one, with a 26" heavy barrel...Oh my is it nice. The trigger is incredible! I it's user adjustable, but I haven't even bothered.

Had some trouble with the scope (my fault. i didnt realize i hadnt tightened down the rings) once i did that, great shooting and that was cheapo wally world ammo.

Rifle-Marlin x7vh in .223 $320 (ProTrigger included), Scope-Barska 6-24x50mm $99 (spotting scope included), Bipod-NcStar swivle mount $22, Case-Plano 50" plastic $29.

My goal was to get a sub $500 dollar rifle system and so far I am very happy.

Warning, Marlins website does not advertise the heavy barrel and does not advertise it in .223

Also, my rifle does not like TulAmmo steel casings but loves the taste of anything else.

November 3, 2012, 04:00 PM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	223 bolt action tack driver ? who makes an extremely accurate 223 bolt action rifle ?

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10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	Wouldn't it be the neatest thing since peanut butter if we could do a side-by-side comparison between 5 or so randon off-the-shelf Savages and 5 or so same condition CZ 527's? Factory ammo of various makes and weights and reloads... That would answer so many questions for me. I love my CZ's but I see such a tight race between what's rocommended here on the boards- I can't help but get the wonderments. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

November 3, 2012, 11:34 PM	#11
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	If you don't mind a used rifle, the Remington 788 in .223 Rem is pretty darn good. I was working up a new load with mine last weekend using Hornday 40gr V-MAX and Varget powder. When doing load work, I load 4 rounds in each weight. This was the first group I tested. I stopped testing after I finished those 4 shots. No reason to waste any more bullets, powder, or time. It was good enough for me. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

November 4, 2012, 11:01 AM	#15
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	There are several makers that produce fine accurate rifles. I own a Savage Model 12 FSSV that is sub half MOA on a bad day. I own a CZ 527 American in .221 Rem fireball that is beyond a tack driver, I am sure one in .223 Rem would be just as great. Remington makes several platforms. The VTR series are good as well. I was torn between the Remington, and the Savage. I do not regret getting the Savage. I am sure I would not have regretted it if I had purchased the Remington. In the end pick the one you like the most. Truth be told they are all accurate, in fact more so than 98% of the people that own them. I am man enough to admit being that 98%. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

November 3, 2012, 04:10 PM	#2
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I've got an older Savage 110E (pre-accu-trigger) in .223 that'll shoot .5 MOA groups with most factory ammo out there. I'm sure I could dial it down if I reloaded for it.

November 3, 2012, 05:41 PM	#3
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	Remington 700.

November 3, 2012, 06:02 PM	#4
wingman Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Savage Model 12 BTVS with accutrigger.

November 3, 2012, 06:12 PM	#5
45YearsShooting Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 105	My Savage 112 bvss in .223 was extremely accurate. It was a heavy club of a rifle, though. Needs a bipod on it for sure.

November 3, 2012, 08:21 PM	#8
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Put 5 rem 700's in there for good measure. All models same type, meaning accutrigger v x-mark pro v whatever CZ's trigger is. Free floated barrel on all 3 etc.

November 3, 2012, 09:55 PM	#9
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Thank you for the replies, I am going to look into a Savage.

November 3, 2012, 10:17 PM	#10
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	My Ruger 77 Mk II light sporter in .223 has been reliably half-MOA for years and years.

November 3, 2012, 11:43 PM	#12
JTJones Member Join Date: July 9, 2011 Posts: 22	I have a savage 12FCV that will shoot .5 moa with handloads consistently.

November 4, 2012, 07:45 AM	#14
jehu Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 433	Be carefull what you select. Alot of 223Rem rifles now have 1:7,1:8,1:9 barrel twists which are better for the 60gr+ bullits and some are 1:12 twist for the lighter bullits. So depending on what you are trying to shoot be aware that this is a factor. I shoot alot of Ground Hogs with a Weatherby Mark V Super Predator Master 1:12 twist using 55gr Hornady V-max and it is super accurate.

November 4, 2012, 11:30 AM	#16
roashooter Junior member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Posts: 508	223 I would like to add a comment about the CZ 527 in 223....I have a weakness for mannlicher styled rifles...and CZ makes the 527-223....with the full length stock. It is such a joy to handle/admire...but the real surprise was how utterly accurate this little rifle has turned out to be! In spite of the possiblities of a full length stock affecting accuracy....mine has not been the case....everyone who has taken a turn with this rifle...always comes back with a slackjaw....eyes open reaction...when three rounds...more often than not...are one ragged hole!!!

November 4, 2012, 12:06 PM	#17
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	Maybe the full length stock helps accuracy. I wish I new.

November 4, 2012, 12:16 PM	#18
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	No use having a rifle for that is a tack driver. It sends the tack right through the object you are trying to hang and it falls down. Unless of course you use the other end and then its a bit difficult to manipulate. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

November 4, 2012, 01:59 PM	#19
chipchip Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 247	Check out the Ruger M77 Mark ll Target. Had one that would shoot 3/8" @100yrds. w/ factory ammo. Regret selling it.

November 4, 2012, 09:31 PM	#21
bigdaddy123 Member Join Date: July 8, 2012 Location: Southeast Mississippi Posts: 41	I going to order a CZ 527 carbine in .223.I have the one in 7.62x 39,awesome little rifle.

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smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I am going to try a Ruger M77 Mark ll Target, I got one on lay-a-way. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

November 5, 2012, 08:35 PM	#24
chipchip Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 247	I'm going to pick up a Ruger M77 Mark ll Target this spring. The new ones have a 1:9 twist.

November 9, 2012, 01:30 PM	#25
Open_CCW Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2012 Posts: 5	no marlin? I dont see anone posting about marlins x7 line. I just picked up one, with a 26" heavy barrel...Oh my is it nice. The trigger is incredible! I it's user adjustable, but I haven't even bothered. Had some trouble with the scope (my fault. i didnt realize i hadnt tightened down the rings) once i did that, great shooting and that was cheapo wally world ammo. Rifle-Marlin x7vh in .223 $320 (ProTrigger included), Scope-Barska 6-24x50mm $99 (spotting scope included), Bipod-NcStar swivle mount $22, Case-Plano 50" plastic $29. My goal was to get a sub $500 dollar rifle system and so far I am very happy. Warning, Marlins website does not advertise the heavy barrel and does not advertise it in .223 Also, my rifle does not like TulAmmo steel casings but loves the taste of anything else.