Thread: serious rifle question

now im looking to buy a rifle, prefer cheap but get good value for money, no im not a jew but like to keep the wallet full, am looking for a .223 bare rifle. so my question is, what is a good value for money rifle that is available in .223, i know cheap and quality dont mix but is there a nice medium where you can balance them??, and in adavance, thank you for helping out!!

Originally Posted by Tristan

now im looking to buy a rifle, prefer cheap but get good value for money, no im not a jew but like to keep the wallet full, am looking for a .223 bare rifle. so my question is, what is a good value for money rifle that is available in .223, i know cheap and quality dont mix but is there a nice medium where you can balance them??, and in adavance, thank you for helping out!!

Under 1k?
Rem 783 would be a good buy
Over 1k you're in for an earbashing

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What's your budget, including optics ?

can get Savage rifles for less than 1k and not the axis either.

I'm assuming you were talking about s/hand not new.
If so then this would be a good deal for $500
Savage .223 Rem | Trade Me
Savages shoot well with only the odd exception, and it has the accutrigger so it can't be more than 7-8yrs old.

Originally Posted by Konev

can get Savage rifles for less than 1k and not the axis either.

Yep in ss so it also a good deal

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I'm curious - are these any good?

Howa 1500 Lightweight 223 Supressor Package | Trade Me

I'd buy a second hand Tikka from Tardme. For under 1k you can easily find a good second hand one with a decent scope on it.

The CZ's are hard to beat straight outta the box. Proper mini action and shoot like a CZ should

11 International Trophy Hunter - 223Rem - Sportways Gunshed

Good rifle, brand new with a decent scope for $1k.


The camo'd trademe Savage mentioned above is a heavy barreled varmint model, they're lovely to shoot but a bitch to carry.

Yea budget is under 1k, optics isn't an issue. I've got a scope, just more bare rifle

Ive got a Howa 1500 in 223, its a bit heavy if your after something super light weight, but it shoots 1 inch or less groups with my budget handloads and ive slayed goats up2 about 250m with no problem. Shoots pretty good with s and b ammo but isnt even worth mentioning how it preformed with barnaul.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

11 International Trophy Hunter - 223Rem - Sportways Gunshed

Good rifle, brand new with a decent scope for $1k.


The camo'd trademe Savage mentioned above is a heavy barreled varmint model, they're lovely to shoot but a bitch to carry.

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As reviewed by our very own Dougie

Dougie - Reviewing the Savage - NZBLOKES.CO.NZ

Originally Posted by Tristan

no im not a jew

No.

Originally Posted by Tristan

Yea budget is under 1k, optics isn't an issue. I've got a scope, just more bare rifle

You'd probably get a good deal on one bare too.

I see they also have the American Classic (nice wood/blued version) for $950 bare, its what I have and shoots really well. Solid feel, smooth action, sweet trigger, shoots sub inch groups with some factory ammo and half inch (or better) with quite a variety of handloads. Tad heavier than the synthetic versions but not too bad.

Always a few good second hand rifles of assorted brands floating around on TM etc too, keep an eye out and see what takes your fancy