Which is the best 223. rifle and where can I buy one?

Answer 1

A couple of my favorite rifles are 5.56mm(.223) the Colt AR-15 and Ruger Mini 14

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Answer 2

Bound's hubby here:

First off, you need to really be more precise in what you want to do with your rifle in order to offer suggestions. The .223 has alot of shooting (accuracy) potential.

There are three "sports" that you could use your .223 for: varmint hunting, target competition, and bench rest target. If you are looking at varmint hunting or bench rest, you want a heavy barreled bolt action rifle such as: a Remingon 700 VLS, a Winchester Model 70 Stealth, or one of the new Rugers or Savages mentioned above. An important thing to look at is the barrel's rate of twist. Most varmint rifles usually have a barrel twist of 1 turn in 9 inches to 1 turn in 12 inches. These twist rates allow you to shoot bullets up to about 69 grains accurately to distances of 300-350 yards.

If you're looking at target competition you actually need something like an AR15 with a barrel twist of 1 turn in 7 or 8 inches. This rate of twist allows you to shoot bullets weighing up to 80 grains that are accurate beyond 600 yards. For target shooting you need to blend accuracy with the ability to reload rapidly. Good rifles in this category are made by: Colt, Armalite, DPMS, and Bushmaster.

Keep in mind, once you buy a rifle, no matter what the type you will always make modifications, upgrading or replacing parts in the hopes of improving accuracy. You will also do this with the ammunition you load. What you need to do is really establish what you want to do with your rifle. If you want to mix target shooting with varmint hunting (and if you can hunt with a semi-automatic rifle) get an AR15 with an extra varmint barreled upper receiver and your rifle now has added versatility.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Check out the Savage Model 10 Hunter. Pillar-bedded action, free-floated barrel, and the new Accu-trigger make this one sweet shooting rifle. Time after time it is praised by outdoor writers as one of the most accurate out-of-the-box rifles and one of the cheapest to buy new. They have a 1 in 9 rate of twist that will handle 40 to 65 grain bullets alike, although mine hates the 55 grain soft point Speer. The best group so far (probably the best I will ever get) was with 50 grain Hornady V-Max and IMR 4198 powder at 3284 feet per second. It measured 0.101 inches center to center at 100 yards from sandbags off of a bench.

Answer 4

You will never go wrong getting a Ruger SS Mini 14. Its just $597 at Academy Sporting Goods. You can get the regular blued steel version for about $50 less. You can also get high capacity magazines for it.

Other then an AR-15 its the way to go in a .223 rifle.

Miketyson26

Answer 5

You get what you pay for is true.
The Ruger M77 as described is as good as the shooter.
I have many 223 I like the all but each has it’s straights and weakness.
I have as follows.
1= Ruger M77 Stainless Steel All weather I shoots very well for long range in low wind.
2= TC Encore 223 in Stainless Steel Bull Barrel it will shoot even more accurate then my M77
(Due to the bull barrel)
3= Ruger Mini 14 it is semi auto and shoots very well for an auto but auto will never group with bolt actions or single shots at long range you can put a lot of money in an auto to improve it but it still will never group with the bolt action or single shot.
With most weapons the very best is only as good as the shooter.
But the true question is what do you wont it for .
For Self defense on a large number of advancing hostile forces I would grab the Mini 14 and my stash of 30 round clips firing ss109 ammo!
Coyote at 250 yards M77 firing Nosler 55 grain Ballistic Tip
Crow way out their TC Encore firing Nosler 55 grain Ballistic Tip
You can get then at any gun shop
Match a good weapon with a good scope and custom reloads you will be amazed at what can happen.

Answer 6

Savage Model 110 .223 Remington bolt action with a heavyweight wooden stock, a bull barrel, and a 6X33 Leupold scope. I was able to make easy four hundred yard shots with this rifle. This was about five years ago though.

Answer 7

Personally I use a Rock River Arms .223 AR-15. I use it both professionally as a police officer and personally as an avid gun collector.

My opinion:

It beat out the Bushmaster and Colt hands down on all the range tests I have put them through. The SIG 556 just came out and it looks like a pretty impressive gun as well. I would recommend www.gunbrocker.com if you are looking for a good deal. Its pretty much the ebay equivalant for hunting/guns.

Answer 8

Earlier today I shot a 3 shot group at 150 yards with my Ruger Model 77 stainless steel/synthetic stock .223. It was with 60 grain nosler bullets I loaded myself in 1994. The group at 150 yards was less than 1 inch.
You can order a Ruger Model 77 at almost any gun shop.

Answer 9

You can buy one at your local Gun Show or Gun Shop/Outdoor Sporting, etc. A good choice is the bolt action (my 1st pick by the way) or even a single shot like the T/C Thompson Center Contender. Look for one with the heavy bull barrel in 26" with a good scope like a 4.5X14 50mm or 4.5X16 50mm should do the trick.

I wish I could have been of more help but you were not very specific for your use...Hunting or Target.

Answer 10

Remington 700 VS is a good rifle and shoots very well if you practice and can afford a good scope.