Dynamic85 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 After having a go of a .223 cz at an MoD range, I was thinking it would be a nice rifle to have as a target rifle. Small round, I assume with a good selection of ammo to choose from, and would do me well for target shooting an foxing later on. I hadn't however realised that they appear to be one of the most expensive calibres to pick up second hand. I know that means they should hold their value well but I'm shooting on a limited budget. So are they so expensive as they're such a popular calibre and people want to keep hold of them, and I really should save up the extra to get one, or am I missing something? Also, what would be a better choice of calibre that I could use for target shooting on MoD ranges, and foxing, but I could also pick up a lower priced second hand rifle on a budget, that would have a good choice of ammo? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) I think You nailed it with "popularity" - and its a very good round to use and shoot, popular for a reason. I have no experience in range shooting, but a 243 might be a consideration, but it will cost You a bit more in rounds, but there is a very big second hand market. I would keep looking, the odd 223 bargain does crop up every now and again. (CZ's arent big money and very good) I shoot 243 now and find it a nice round for mainly foxing and very occasional deer (5/10 a Year) Edited May 17, 2011 by Devon Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I think You nailed it with "popularity" - and its a very good round to use and shoot, popular for a reason. I have no experience in range shooting, but a 243 might be a consideration, but it will cost You a bit more in rounds, but there is a very big second hand market. I would keep looking, the odd 223 bargain does crop every now and again. I shoot 243 now and find it a nice round for mainly foxing and very occasional deer (5/10 a Year) Do not buy a used .243" especially for target shooting, they burn out barrels among the quickest. 308 win and .223 rem are the only choices for a starter rifle for range work. up to 300yds go .223 over that 308. both these have great barrel life (for a centrefire) one of the reasons there were selected by nato. difficult to get a .308 on your ticket for fox in most areas, .223 shouldn't be an issue if and when you have land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 .222 is a cheaper option, and a very good caliber for foxing. Practically the same as .223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 .222 is a cheaper option, and a very good caliber for foxing. Practically the same as .223 Yep, brilliant target round-very accurate, and do the biz on 'charlie'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Do not buy a used .243" especially for target shooting, they burn out barrels among the quickest. 308 win and .223 rem are the only choices for a starter rifle for range work. up to 300yds go .223 over that 308. both these have great barrel life (for a centrefire) one of the reasons there were selected by nato. difficult to get a .308 on your ticket for fox in most areas, .223 shouldn't be an issue if and when you have land Don't be put off from buying a .243,they don't "burn" barrels out quicker than any other calibre if you look after them properly,especially if you use the heavier bullets i.e 85-100 grains and if you are going to buy second hand make sure you get the bore inspected,that goes for any centrefire calibre in my opinion,and like what someone else has already stated there's a huge market for .243's so I'm sure you can find a bargain,and also deer legal too Jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Look at .222s. You can buy Prvi ammo for them cheaply and you shouldn't shoot cheap surplus 5.56mm through a .223 anyway. The trip was an old target shooting favourite. It's not far behind the .223 and rifles in .222 are very reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 After having a go of a .223 cz at an MoD range, I was thinking it would be a nice rifle to have as a target rifle. Small round, I assume with a good selection of ammo to choose from, and would do me well for target shooting an foxing later on. I hadn't however realised that they appear to be one of the most expensive calibres to pick up second hand. I know that means they should hold their value well but I'm shooting on a limited budget. So are they so expensive as they're such a popular calibre and people want to keep hold of them, and I really should save up the extra to get one, or am I missing something? Also, what would be a better choice of calibre that I could use for target shooting on MoD ranges, and foxing, but I could also pick up a lower priced second hand rifle on a budget, that would have a good choice of ammo? Thanks. well it just so happen`s i have a very accurate cheap cz in 223 for sale drop me a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic85 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 well it just so happen`s i have a very accurate cheap cz in 223 for sale drop me a pm Sadly, I'm still waiting to apply for my FAC, but if you have it in a few months, I may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo321 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 And sorry to put a wet blanket on things you may not get a 222 223 243 on a first application maybe a 22 and they are really cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 And sorry to put a wet blanket on things you may not get a 222 223 243 on a first application maybe a 22 and they are really cheap No reason you shouldnt get a .223 on your first application as long as you have a need for it,i did,and i just got a lovely little cz lux 527 well cheap,keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo321 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) I hope im wrong , but its cheshire im also under cheshire and they like you to have held a fac for a year from the horses mouth a couple of months back concerning a 223 , Im not saying dont try , but be prepared for a no , I SHOULD ADD i meen for hunting not target/club use Edited May 18, 2011 by bongo321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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