kingnewport Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 hi all, just got my ticket for a .223 and now cart choose which one too go for. Ive been looking at the howa 1500 or the remmy 700. any views on any? or is there a cheaper one to look for? cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I always think when looking for a new gun always check the second hand market and get a model that you know you will be able to shift on someday. Most of us are more or less gun slags, so you might change it in a year or two. Sorry I can't help with model, though I'll be looking for one myself soon enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I bought a browning A bolt in 223 2 years ago, it was 500 quid brand new, its got the black synthetic stock and clover leafs with various ammo at 100 yds, the foxes dont like it one bit. I,m more than happy with it for the price. As for the howa and the remmy I cant comment mate but they are both good guns, ATB Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have the howa 1500 sporter in .223 and it's great ,groups well and really a howa is a weatherby both made on the same action, got mine for £485 new altho I wanted a tikka what was 250 more im more than happy with the howa, mine shoots all rounds the Ppu 55g shoot well and there a cheap .223 round at £48 per 100, using federal 40g v-shock and it loves them there alittle more tho at £24 per 20, so yes I could recommend you the howa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 a lot depends on your budget, .223 is a caliber where you can buy decent guns second hand. I've a remi 700 in .223 bought 2nd hand but with hogue stock and trigger replaced and it does shoot very well as a package I think it was £600 with mod. They are functional and have pretty much the largest range of parts you can modify. T3's always get good reviews, what you need to work out is budget, and what you intend to use it for so weight really. Lamping from a vehicle its irrelevant but if you walk about much with it then its far more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 i will agree with flynny, i have an a-bolt in .223 and it is very accurate. mine was £625 with a spare mag, mounts and a bushnell scope. very happy with my a-bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Contact fister he's got one for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) i also have a bolt and it pin dot accurate at 100 with ppu"s me on the hand **** my sen when i get foxy in cross hairs Edited August 28, 2012 by swiss.tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'd go for T3 personally. if it's within budget. they are accurate and wont kill you any more animals than say a sako Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 i will agree with flynny, i have an a-bolt in .223 and it is very accurate. mine was £625 with a spare mag, mounts and a bushnell scope. very happy with my a-bolt I agree with these two guys. I have an a bolt myself and absolutely love it. Can't fault it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 have a look at the CZ527 range, dedicated small centrefire. all sorts of variants from a HS Kevlar stocked Varmint to the lighterweight sleek lines of the American. Good bluing and no plasic. howas are basically remmington clones. i have never owned a Howa though i have had Remmington 700's and although they have all shot ok the quality is no better and often worse than the CZ at substantially more money nowadays one wouldn't come into the reconing for me. The T3 is not a bad gun but there is lots of plastic and if i was on the market for a small centrefire i should only consider one built on a dedicated small action personally or you loose a lot of the advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Pastic is nice and light though kent :yp: I bought a tikka m55 built about 80s I think and it's all metal but I don't see any advantages to it? Plastic doesn't rust either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun sam Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have the tikka T3 stainless lite everyone that has fired it when we go to range days asks if they can get first refusal if I sell it. Its main use is for hunting roe and foxes nothing that has been hit gets back up. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I give the tikka t3 in 223 the thumbs up. I love my one. No probs at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Howa 1500. Picked it up a few weeks ago and it did very well in the range. Took a while to get settled but soon made a good group even with my shooting. Worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Pastic is nice and light though kent :yp: I bought a tikka m55 built about 80s I think and it's all metal but I don't see any advantages to it? Plastic doesn't rust either There is no good reason to make your bottom iron out of the stuff outside of extra manufacturer profits. I have never had rust issues with such a part. The advantages are metal gives greater rigidity for fitting magazine releases and better action screw tentions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 My advice is to go for the Tikka T3.The super smooth cocking of the T3 bolt is nicer than any other rifle IMO!Before i bought my T3 i looked at Howa and Browning rifles but settled on T3 and im so glad i did-lovely rifle indeed!!! ATB in whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 A used 527 sporter in walnut looks to be your best option for your budget of £3-400 after our conversation yesterday. heck you could get a nice one for that, i paid 630 for an american screwcut brand new 12mnths ago and this model comes with mounts and isn't the cheapest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I can't comment on other brands, I have a Remington 700 (older model) and it shoots well and has an excellent trigger. If I were to go Remington I would go used as the older models have more steel and less plastic, though the newer ones seem to shoot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baymarine Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 What are everyone's thoughts on the browning x bolt? Looking at getting one next week.... Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker Edited September 1, 2012 by Simon123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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