Thinking about a new .223?

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#1 Post by **1066** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:54 pm

I've been thinking about a new .223 for a while, mainly for light hearted, mid range target work. I'm quite keen on a Savage. I already have a couple of F-12's and very pleased with them.

Just browsing round and found one in US for $369 with a $100 cash back deal - talk about gutted.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVAGE-F ... 994604.uts

£1,229 here.
https://m.pellpax.co.uk/rifles-and-shot ... -rem/10060

I know there's always been a big difference but that just takes the biscuit.
Cheaper to fly out there, pick one up and fly home again. :(

#2 Post by **WelshShooter** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:21 am

Wow, that is indeed a crazy markup value. According to a lot of shooters in the US, Savage rifles are excellent value for their price point.

For a few hundred quid more, you could get a Ruger Precision Rifle, the 223 versions are available in the UK now.

#3 Post by **Dellboy** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:34 am

Howa maybe ?

#4 Post by **Mattnall** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:48 am

1066 wrote: Cheaper to fly out there, pick one up and fly home again. :(

If only it could be done that easy.

#5 Post by **1066** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:43 am

Dellboy wrote:Howa maybe ?

Hmm - maybe a barreled action and find a decent stock, also need to investigate the new Howa mini action.

I had a Howa 1500 .243 a while ago - not bad but I found accuracy only ok, not spectacular.

Yes, I think the Savages are under rated here. Every one I've seen seem to shoot incredibly well.

#6 Post by **Triffid** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:17 am

I'm probably teaching Grandma to suck eggs, but watch out for barrel twist rate. There's a great range in factory .223, not all suitable for all bullet weights.
Triffid

#7 Post by **Sim G** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:46 am

Edgar Brothers are the importers of Savage Arms... enough said.

#8 Post by **1066** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:04 pm

Triffid wrote:I'm probably teaching Grandma to suck eggs, but watch out for barrel twist rate. There's a great range in factory .223, not all suitable for all bullet weights.
Triffid

I already have a CZ 527 in 1/9 which is fairly versatile - I think I will probably go the same again but may be tempted by a 1/8.

TomH · #9 Post by **TomH** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:28 pm

Ruger Gunsite Scout in 223 would make a good fun gun, but more money than the Savage.

#10 Post by **shoppe** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:41 pm

I have a savage FTR, one of the first in the country many years ago and still doing well.
That's why a few years ago I bought .223 savage accustalker. I am really really pleased with it. it shoots very well.
I think once you have owned savage ( not the really cheap ones ), you will be a fan of them.

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