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Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:54 pm
by 1066
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. :(
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:21 am
by WelshShooter
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.
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:34 am
by Dellboy
Howa maybe ?
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:48 am
by Mattnall
1066 wrote:
Cheaper to fly out there, pick one up and fly home again. :(
If only it could be done that easy.
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:43 am
by 1066
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.
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:17 am
by Triffid
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
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:46 am
by Sim G
Edgar Brothers are the importers of Savage Arms... enough said.
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:04 pm
by 1066
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.
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:28 pm
by TomH
Ruger Gunsite Scout in 223 would make a good fun gun, but more money than the Savage.
Re: Thinking about a new .223?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:41 pm
by shoppe
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.
