which .223 bolt action - The Firearms Forum

rik · 06-26-2003, 09:21 PM

OK ya'll
Your answers to my questions, added with other research I've done have led me to the conclusion that I would like to buy;

A .223 cal. bolt action, stainless steel, synthetic, with a heavy barrel. I wouldn't mind a fluted barrel either.

Ok I also have some questions

What is a bull barrel?
What is short action, compared to long action?

Now the hard/funny part
Does anyone know where I can find my dream gun for under five hundred bucks.

now give me your opinions as to which make/model to buy, and if neccesary forget about keeping it under 500.

Thanks for all your replies, and answers. This is a great forum.

rik

NuclearMeltdown · 06-26-2003, 09:31 PM

Look at the Ruger Model 77 MkII All-Weather...It doesn't have an especially heavy barrel but, from what I hear, is supposed to be accurate. It comes with free scope rings too, which will save some $$$. Runs between $425 and $500 depending on your firearms dealer. I think I'm gonna end up with one in .223 here soon...If I do, I'll post some targets and information.

Xracer · 06-27-2003, 07:58 AM

A bull barrel is another way of saying an extra heavy barrel.....used primarily for bench rest target or long range shooting.

Whether a rifle has a short action or a long action depends on the caliber. Short cartridges (.223, .308, etc.) will have a short action. Long cartridges (.30-06, .270, etc.) require a long action.

Take a look at the Savage 12VFSS: http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire/varmint/12fvss.htm

Sounds like what you're looking for and you can probably find it discounted for about what you want to spend

Elarski · 07-18-2003, 04:40 AM

Check out *********.com ,that's where I found my Ruger 77MkII Stainless Laminated .223. It doesn't have a heavy barrel, but it's quite a shooter! It's very accurate. I got it used, but it looked brand new, and it was under $400 out the door (purchase price, shipping, & dealer /state fees).

FN_Project90 · 07-18-2003, 04:36 PM

There is a bench gun that remington makes its a 700 but it has another number to it, its a 700 varmit conversion thing is a one hole gun pretty much.

06-26-2003, 09:21 PM	#1
rik Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 31	which .223 bolt action OK ya'll Your answers to my questions, added with other research I've done have led me to the conclusion that I would like to buy; A .223 cal. bolt action, stainless steel, synthetic, with a heavy barrel. I wouldn't mind a fluted barrel either. Ok I also have some questions What is a bull barrel? What is short action, compared to long action? Now the hard/funny part Does anyone know where I can find my dream gun for under five hundred bucks. now give me your opinions as to which make/model to buy, and if neccesary forget about keeping it under 500. Thanks for all your replies, and answers. This is a great forum. rik -->

06-26-2003, 09:31 PM	#2
NuclearMeltdown V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 117	Look at the Ruger Model 77 MkII All-Weather...It doesn't have an especially heavy barrel but, from what I hear, is supposed to be accurate. It comes with free scope rings too, which will save some $$$. Runs between $425 and $500 depending on your firearms dealer. I think I'm gonna end up with one in .223 here soon...If I do, I'll post some targets and information. __________________ 1995 American Standard Stratocaster

07-18-2003, 04:40 AM	#4
Elarski Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8	Check out ********.com ,that's where I found my Ruger 77MkII Stainless Laminated .223. It doesn't have a heavy barrel, but it's quite a shooter! It's very accurate. I got it used, but it looked brand new, and it was under $400 out the door (purchase price, shipping, & dealer /state fees). Last edited by Elarski; 07-18-2003 at 04:40 AM..*

07-18-2003, 04:36 PM	#5
FN_Project90 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 803	There is a bench gun that remington makes its a 700 but it has another number to it, its a 700 varmit conversion thing is a one hole gun pretty much. __________________ Things n' Stuff

06-27-2003, 07:58 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	A bull barrel is another way of saying an extra heavy barrel.....used primarily for bench rest target or long range shooting. Whether a rifle has a short action or a long action depends on the caliber. Short cartridges (.223, .308, etc.) will have a short action. Long cartridges (.30-06, .270, etc.) require a long action. Take a look at the Savage 12VFSS: http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire/varmint/12fvss.htm Sounds like what you're looking for and you can probably find it discounted for about what you want to spend