Thread: Which bolt 223 to look out for

Originally Posted by Macca

I'm personally looking at a Howa 1500 in a regular or mini action and #6 contour stainless barrel/action depending on availability to pair it up with one of these chassis

MDT HS3 chassis $900-$1100
MDT Oryx $700
MDT LSS $900-$1000
MDT LSS XL Gen 2 (not here yet?)
GRS Berserk $800
GRS BiFrost $1000
KRG Bravo $1000
KRG Xray $1100+?

The Howa is guaranteed 1 MOA and is a much nicer rifle than the Ruger American which is sold at the same price here in NZ, but in the US the Howa is the more expensive rifle. Once in the chassis it's going to be even more of a tack driver for varmints, plinking, and precision rifle comps.

Slap on a Vortex Diamondback tactical 4-18/6-24 or Strike Eagle 3-18 and it'll be a sub $3000 build that'll likely shoot 0.5 MOA all day.

Probably gonna try one of the new Greystone Guns K baffle suppressors in either the 4k or 6k lengths.

Good luck. Next shipment in 3 months already sold out. Waiting to hear back from guncity as they parallel import them. Heavy barrel 223 is damn near impossible to get at the moment unless you get the 18 inch model.

Originally Posted by Konev

Good luck. Next shipment in 3 months already sold out. Waiting to hear back from guncity as they parallel import them. Heavy barrel 223 is damn near impossible to get at the moment unless you get the 18 inch model.

If anyone really wants a heavy barrel 223 Howa SS with a suppressor I know someone who is considering parting with their varmint rig @Tertle this may or may not be something you will be interested in....It is a slower twist 1:12 I think, and really likes 50gr or less, some 55 shoot well in it but 35gr Vmaxs are nearly lasers.....The Tikka will be in a better condition with less use, but the howa still has quite some life in her yet....