Thread: 223 "crossover" thoughts and options

Just reprofile the Remington barrel. You can make them smaller with the careful application of a lathe. Sell the other rifle and max out on a nice scope.

Originally Posted by Ross Nolan

Just reprofile the Remington barrel. You can make them smaller with the careful application of a lathe. Sell the other rifle and max out on a nice scope.

Haha Ross - that is an option on the table!! But ya gotta see what else ya can smoke out!

There was a rumour Bergara are bringing in a 223 , never heard anymore about it though.

I've got some lead solder bars I can send down. If you glue them onto your current setup that would increase weight at minimum cost.

Maybe have a cruise through the Savage site. They have some good semi-iight varmint rifles. Not sure how hard it would be to get one. Savage are invariably accurate, eh.

https://www.savagearms.com

So I rang NZ Asia Trading re the Bergara's. Its still only a work in progress but Bergara are working on thier own "mini" action and expect to be getting an update at the Shot Show.

Originally Posted by Shearer

That Sako 75 you mentioned initially sounds like a good option to me.

thats what I was thinking too, heavy but not too heavy and Id bet it will shoot bloody well
tikka t3 barrels probably fit like they do on my medium action 75 if you wanted a 8 twist later down the road

The t3x elite have a heavier profile barrel than the lite but bring the weight down with fluting.... not sure twist rate on 223 though.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Yeah 8.5 lbs plus scope! I've just built a 6.5-284 with an all up weight of 10.5 lbs and its fantastic to shoot and carries nicely. A 223 in the same league or just a tad lighter would be fine - the current fetish for lightweight just doesn't do it for me, give me balance and pointability every time (except in a take-down packable rifle).

Unless you go for a 35+ oz scope I'd think you could achieve 10lb with a Tikka CTR.

Sounds like you need a 6x45, my 223 gets left in the gun cabinet now.

so rebarrel the 2nd rifle with a medium weight profile and/or add suppressor ,see how it fits and sell the first one.
but you will then want lightweight to carry.....

Originally Posted by Doon

Sounds like you need a 6x45, my 223 gets left in the gun cabinet now.

Thats part of the problem, I have a CZ 6.8 SPC, its very light and handy, better suited to my ability to place (or misplace) shots on bigger game so for me a 223 is more often used as a varminter and gong gun.

@Tentman do you want to have a play with my .223. I have a love affair with it. It may give you food for thought ? I’m
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Originally Posted by Tentman

Thats part of the problem, I have a CZ 6.8 SPC, its very light and handy, better suited to my ability to place (or misplace) shots on bigger game so for me a 223 is more often used as a varminter and gong gun.

so maybe youve answered your own question right there......
dont use the .223 for hunting big game LOL....

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

so maybe youve answered your own question right there......
dont use the .223 for hunting big game LOL....

Yes MD I have sworn off using a 223 if I might see a deer. I think reconfiguring (just a reprofile of the barrel) od the Remmy 700 is the most likely option at this stage!