Budget .223 recommendations

[Corn]

Hey Wombat
I bought a Remington 783, the link below is what I thought of it. I still haven't done anything about the sticky bolt issue.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8353&p=132359#p132359

But if I had to buy again, I'd give the Howa a go.
I'm happy to sell mine (I'd like to buy something a little larger! Something deer legal for VIC)

[Miniaction]

+1 for a Howa mini action in stainless varmint. She's a beauty. More accurate than me. Loves the ADI produced ammo (Buffalo River and Australian Outback) and does well with fiocchi 50gr ballistic tips

[Wombat]

Well thanks for all the input everyone. I'm now convinced the best choice would have been a Howa (well confirmed my choice) however they decided to go with a package Remington 783 in 308 before I had a chance to go shopping with them.

[Daddybang]

From .223 to .308

[Wombat]

Yeah but should have started at .308 sometimes .223 just inst enough gun. At least .308 is the minimum I'd use for what they come across.

[in2anity]

308 can give you a flinch though - especially shooting from a chair. Dunno, 223/222 woulda been better IMO. Anyways she la vie, put a pad on it or load it down if he starts flinching.

[Wombat]

I don't think it'll be a problem, he's used to using a Mauser 308 carbine with a steel butt plate.

[COLLECTOR 1]

Sadistic.....blahah

Collector 1