30-6 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 After a recent post regarding a .223 twist rates, I have narrowed it down to two guns, upping my budget. Sauer 100 new model with fluted barrel and coated finish 1/10 twist or Tikka t3x probably stainless barrel 1/12 twist. Both have had rave reviews by our Mr P., in the mags. Both about the same price. To re-cap previous post :- Wish to buy new, shoot factory loaded 40/50 ish grain ammo, off tripod. Or, go crazy and buy the " keeper " package from Sauer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I have a Tikka T3; 223. 1/12. 53grain Hornady superformance pick squirrels off the feeders nicely at 280 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Seems to be an inherently accurate round so it is just down to your personal preference. I bought a secondhand CZ 527 for next to nothing and spent the savings on decent glass - that works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Seems to be an inherently accurate round so it is just down to your personal preference. I bought a secondhand CZ 527 for next to nothing and spent the savings on decent glass - that works for me. I have seen those 527 .223 in action (the plastic stock one) and I was well impressed with its performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 No problems with my CZ 527 in 223. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 I have a tikka t3x in 223, really cant fault it does everything I need it to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Id get a CZ527, pillar and glass bed it (if it even needs it) and put decent glass on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 There's a very nice looking CZ American .223 on GT for £350 inc a moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Had a T3X in .223 for about 12 months now. Accurate, but starting to get the occasional mag follower problem when loading from four in the mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstall Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) i bought the keeper package last year, I take it to Thorpe cloud and have shot sub moa groups out to 300 with 55grain factory ammo. It is a Very nice gun/combo. Looking forward to building a load up with a heavier bullet now I’m reloading so I can push it out to 500 yard. I also have a mauser m12, the sauer doesn’t seem as well finished, that’s just my opinion. Edited January 12, 2018 by Abstall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildrat Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 You will be lucky to get past 500 yards with 1-12 twist need 1-8 for the heavier bullets Just got rid of my Ruger VT .223 as was 1-12” unable to stabilize the rounds 55g stable but no range 89g not stable swaped to 65CM for long range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) I have an old CZ527 which I re-barreled and dropped into a Boyds thumbhole stock, fully devcon bedded. Very accurate rifle and love the mini-mauser action. Never saw the sense in using a long action with bolt stop for the little 223 cartridge a la Tikka although I do love Tikka rifles and own a few. I'd caution against buying used. You don't know what you're buying and there's always the possibility that the owner didn't properly care for the rifle or plain lied in the advert used to sell, so there's always the possibility of needing a rebarrel sooner than you'd like to think. That happened to me. Once bitten... Would I splash out on a Sauer full gamekeeper package? Nice outfit but I'd probably go with the following instead: CZ527 Varmint plus Steiner ranger scope plus Aimsport Aimzonic moderator plus Kozap QR one piece mounts = £1930 (or 1840 with Delta Titanium scope). Buy £100 worth of ammo with the change and have something every bit as accurate. At least that's what I'd do as I like the 527 action. http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/rifle/mauser-cz-527-varmint-rifle-review Edited January 29, 2018 by Savhmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy1950 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Love my cz527 american in 223. Bought 2nd hand 5 years ago and is my go to rifle. Pal and I are trying to produce the cheapest rounds for it and also for his cz 527 in 222. Bought 1200 bullets made by PPU (50 grain SP) when they were £12.50 a hundred and are shooting sub moa with them in both rifles. Excellent results using Ramshot Exterminator and TAC powder. Have now settled on Vit 133 for ease of obtaining replacement powder. As stated previously factory rifle rifling is hopeless using over 55 grain bullets. Mine shot 10 rounds sideways through an indoor range target at 50yds with a spread of 15 inches! so be very careful outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 You can easily get a 1 in 9 twist in a 527 and this will shoot heavier bullets. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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