Thread: .223 Recommendations ?

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Ar15 man. Can be had for same price as a tikka, and are at least twice as fun. Be prepared to spend more in ammo though. For a bolt gun, the howa mini's are a neat wee gun

Which brand ar15 is $1500?
I'd guess the ar group size is twice the size of a Tikka?

Originally Posted by bully

Which brand ar15 is $1500?
I'd guess the ar group size is twice the size of a Tikka?

Most brands make an entry level rifle that comes in around that price. Nzar15 has them from about 1400 usually, although the next lot may be a bit dearer with the exchange rate.

Yeah a standard ar15 from a reputable brand is probably not going to be as accurate as a tikka but for 99% of hunting/practical use with the 223 it ain't going to make much of a difference.

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[QUOTE=Nick-D;755276]Most brands make an entry level rifle that comes in around that price. Nzar15 has them from about 1400 usually, although the next lot may be a bit dearer with the exchange rate.

Yeah a standard ar15 from a reputable brand is probably not going to be as accurate as a tikka but for 99% of hunting/practical use with the 223 it ain't going to make much of a difference.

nzar15 stocks are just about all gone and with the police putting a stop at this time of imports of guns and parts, who knows if any more will be imported. ontarget in howick has a few left Andersons at $1600 plus a few gunshops have limited supply. Watch the prices increase over next few months as they dry up.

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Originally Posted by Nick-D

Most brands make an entry level rifle that comes in around that price. Nzar15 has them from about 1400 usually, although the next lot may be a bit dearer with the exchange rate.

Yeah a standard ar15 from a reputable brand is probably not going to be as accurate as a tikka but for 99% of hunting/practical use with the 223 it ain't going to make much of a difference.

nzar15 stocks are just about all gone and with the police putting a stop at this time of imports of guns and parts, who knows if any more will be imported. ontarget in howick has a few left Andersons at $1600 plus a few gunshops have limited supply. Watch the prices increase over next few months as they dry up.

I thought complete a cat rifles were fair game still?

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Cheers for the input brothers, It looks like ill need more then one .223 haha think ill smash the bolt action out first still fairly new to hunting and shooting. But an ar will definitely be in the pipeline for a future purchase. Cheers guys

if you wanted to be super cool you could look at a 222

Originally Posted by northdude

if you wanted to be super cool you could look at a 222

Ive given it thought, is their any pros to the .222 apart from the .223?

Originally Posted by Been Upto

Ive given it thought, is their any pros to the .222 apart from the .223?

Nostalgia

I've gone through a few .223s over the years.

Savage 11
Tikka T3 Varmint
Miroku M-Bolt
Sako 75
Schmeisser AR15 16" barrel
Mixed build AR15 11.5" barrel (actually 5.56mm)
Mixed build AR15 20" barrel (5.56mm)

Still have the Sako, Schmeisser AR and 20" AR.
So that's 3 in the safe at the mo.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I've gone through a few .223s over the years.

Savage 11
Tikka T3 Varmint
Miroku M-Bolt
Sako 75
Schmeisser AR15 16" barrel
Mixed build AR15 11.5" barrel (actually 5.56mm)
Mixed build AR15 20" barrel (5.56mm)

Still have the Sako, Schmeisser AR and 20" AR.
So that's 3 in the safe at the mo.

Thats impressive bro hahaha Ill get there one day chur

@Been_Upto do try an AR15 if you get a chance. Be warned they are addictive.

I would also say Savage are not a bad option for a bolt gun.

If you like your tikka, then buy another one in 223, and set the trigger at the same pull weight, so the muscle memory is the same from one to the other.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

If you like your tikka, then buy another one in 223, and set the trigger at the same pull weight, so the muscle memory is the same from one to the other.

Your advice from my first centrefire post is exactly why im buying a .223, I think you maybe right mate may have to go with another tikka. Was just asking the forum bros what they had experienced in different brands. Cheers bro

Originally Posted by Been Upto

Your advice from my first centrefire post is exactly why im buying a .223, I think you maybe right mate may have to go with another tikka. Was just asking the forum bros what they had experienced in different brands. Cheers bro

I started like you did, only with a mossberg ATR 308.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

I started like you did, only with a mossberg ATR 308.

I regret nothing either hahah the .308 is beautiful Im absolutely stoked with it. Cheers for your advice once again