Thread: Will 223 still be popular

Iv got a CZ 223 I like it shot a few deer with it to , for me a 223 is a small gun as in small stock , short action , never seen the point in owning a rifle like a 222 ,223 if its not built on a short action ....for all those tikka 223,s out there do your self,s a favour & buy a 11 shot+ mag & hand them in

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Iv got a CZ 223 I like it shot a few deer with it to , for me a 223 is a small gun as in small stock , short action , never seen the point in owning a rifle like a 222 ,223 if its not built on a short action ....for all those tikka 223,s out there do your self,s a favour & buy a 11 shot+ mag & hand them in

I really like my wee Zastava mini action. Not flash, but does the job.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I really like my wee Zastava mini action. Not flash, but does the job.

Yea man nothing wrong with a wee zastava iv got one in 7.62x39 , always end up in a bit of a conundrum when I think of 223 vs 7.62x39 , both cheep ammo , fun rifles to shoot ...I do like the boom & smell of gun powder from the 39 , either way boys & girls there's a place for both in the gun cabinet in bolt configuration .

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I really like my wee Zastava mini action. Not flash, but does the job.

Like others here no doubt I am soon to be without a 223 of any type and I rather like the round plus have over 2000 brass for it so would be interested in another when confiscation funds come in - what sort of prices do the Zastava actions go for? I know nothing about them so if you could tap out a couple of lines about them I'd be all ears

Cheers

Originally Posted by 308

Like others here no doubt I am soon to be without a 223 of any type and I rather like the round plus have over 2000 brass for it so would be interested in another when confiscation funds come in - what sort of prices do the Zastava actions go for? I know nothing about them so if you could tap out a couple of lines about them I'd be all ears

Cheers

A mini Mauser action, pretty much a copy of a Sako Vixen from what I gather. 1:12 twist using Hornady Training ammo puts the 55gn SP in 12mm at 100m. If I want to shoot something heavier I can use something else, but this thing punches well. Was having a breather out wallaby hunting a few years back and spotted a wee pig at 200m. Crosshairs placed on neck and it went clean through absolutely smashing it. I'll comfortably head shoot wallabies at 200m with the confidence I know where it lands.

I bought mine xth hand, scoped for $450 from memory. Not expensive new either.

https://www.guncity.com/762x39-zasta...d-blued-236435

https://www.guncity.com/223-zastava-...ed-wood-302615

Originally Posted by gadgetman

A mini Mauser action, pretty much a copy of a Sako Vixen from what I gather. 1:12 twist using Hornady Training ammo puts the 55gn SP in 12mm at 100m. If I want to shoot something heavier I can use something else, but this thing punches well. Was having a breather out wallaby hunting a few years back and spotted a wee pig at 200m. Crosshairs placed on neck and it went clean through absolutely smashing it. I'll comfortably head shoot wallabies at 200m with the confidence I know where it lands.

I bought mine xth hand, scoped for $450 from memory. Not expensive new either.

https://www.guncity.com/762x39-zasta...d-blued-236435

https://www.guncity.com/223-zastava-...ed-wood-302615

Nothing wrong with those Zastava's
Used two and exc
Nice grain stocks too usually

Originally Posted by gadgetman

A mini Mauser action, pretty much a copy of a Sako Vixen from what I gather. 1:12 twist using Hornady Training ammo puts the 55gn SP in 12mm at 100m. If I want to shoot something heavier I can use something else, but this thing punches well. Was having a breather out wallaby hunting a few years back and spotted a wee pig at 200m. Crosshairs placed on neck and it went clean through absolutely smashing it. I'll comfortably head shoot wallabies at 200m with the confidence I know where it lands.

I bought mine xth hand, scoped for $450 from memory. Not expensive new either.

https://www.guncity.com/762x39-zasta...d-blued-236435

https://www.guncity.com/223-zastava-...ed-wood-302615

How would you rate it over a Bisley Norinco ? Thinking of a new x39 and thinking hinged floor plate may be a go.

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Run with a classy Shultz and Larsen Legacy in .223. Change barrel system as well. All steel and smooth as.

Originally Posted by Steve123

How would you rate it over a Bisley Norinco ? Thinking of a new x39 and thinking hinged floor plate may be a go.

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zastava would shit all over it ive owned both very underated rifles

Originally Posted by northdude

zastava would shit all over it ive owned both very underated rifles

Yeah I've got the Norinco and although it's good for the job and accurate enough the rattly bolt handle, tinny feel and really skinny barrel just don't do it for me.
Are the zastava barrels any thicker?

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Iv got a CZ 223 I like it shot a few deer with it to , for me a 223 is a small gun as in small stock , short action , never seen the point in owning a rifle like a 222 ,223 if its not built on a short action ....for all those tikka 223,s out there do your self,s a favour & buy a 11 shot+ mag & hand them in

Shit man, I have a Tikka 595 master. Wood and blue, it drills holes into 10mm groups all day if you put it on bags.
Very nice rifle.

I have no doubt the 243 is the KING but my next rifle to go with my back up 308 will be a suppressed 223.
Always wanted one , esp for goat shooting but no doubt i be using it bush stalking for deer as well, thats if i can force myself to leave the 243 at home cause its just too good