What 223 to choose

[1sikxt]

The weight isn't a issue as I'm planning on using it as a carry rifle at the moment I'm hoping to shoot out to about 150-200m and maybe slowly build from there I have a 222 and 17 hmr as my Carry rifles and also a 30-06 for the bigger things

[Member-Deleted]

I'm looking at getting a 223 but unsure on what brand I'm looking at the remington 700 sps tactical, weatherby vanguard. Tikka light or a how what are people's opinions I wanna try shoot heavier pills as I already have a 222

So many good rifles don't come in 223 or in a configuration that you desire. Not being a browning person I would consider the x-bolt varmint.

[veep]

So many good rifles don't come in 223 or in a configuration that you desire. Not being a browning person I would consider the x-bolt varmint.

Yep, when shopping for my first rifle there were more than a few that caught my eye then I had to pass on because they only came in a couple of calibres, none which I wanted

[1sikxt]

I'm actually now thinking of a different calibre as I already have the 222 17 hmr and 30-06 so maybe something in the middle of the 222 and 30-06

[Member-Deleted]

Simple, 25-06! Flat & hard hitting! Plenty of good rifles are now in this cal. Very versatile

[1sikxt]

I was thinking 25-06 even mayb 7mm-08

[reddog]

Simple, 25-06! Flat & hard hitting! Plenty of good rifles are now in this cal. Very versatile

Yep great calibre for Australia 75 -120 gn pills , legal on everything except Sambar , and deadly on everything else

[Member-Deleted]

The only problem I'm finding with the 06 is there isn't much in the way of factory stuff. If you hand load then you won't have any problem. If you do want something similar to the 06 & want to use factory ammo then the 270 will be a better choice. It's almost identical to the 06 but there is a lot more factory ammo out there.

[stevy]

.243 Winchester?

[1sikxt]

I already have the 30-06 so wouldn't b much point in a 270 to many hard decisions

[Aster]

.257 Roberts?

Just to a pain and throw yet another calibre into the mix

[1sikxt]

.257 Roberts?

Just to a pain and throw yet another calibre into the mix

To be honest I don't no much about it

[Fujix]

.243 Winchester?

Fair call.

Between a .222 and 30-06 SPFD .243 is about spot on I reckon.

[Member-Deleted]

Some great info here. As I'm new to the forum and have been lurking, I am unsure about how welcome I'll be to chime in, but I'll give it a whirl. I am looking at a Sako 85 Varmint with a 24' s/s fluted barrel in a 1:8 twist rate. I think that might be a nice (sweet spot) .223 for both target and varmint hunting. Don't know if you're looking at Sakos, but thought I'd throw that one in the ring for consideration.

I have one of them but in 22-250, with the walnut stock. If your budget allows it I would stick quality glass on top & use the optilocks. I can show you a photo of my setup if it helps.

[Calamity Jen]

Some great info here. As I'm new to the forum and have been lurking, I am unsure about how welcome I'll be to chime in, but I'll give it a whirl. I am looking at a Sako 85 Varmint with a 24' s/s fluted barrel in a 1:8 twist rate. I think that might be a nice (sweet spot) .223 for both target and varmint hunting. Don't know if you're looking at Sakos, but thought I'd throw that one in the ring for consideration.

I have one of them but in 22-250, with the walnut stock. If your budget allows it I would stick quality glass on top & use the optilocks. I can show you a photo of my setup if it helps.

Absolutely! I reckon it needs glass to match. That only seems fitting. (Go hard or go home). Lol. Love to see your set up.

[jeebo]

Spoiled for choice, not a bad problem to have

[Member-Deleted]

Sorry about the s**t photos, I've got the 85 varmint with the walnut stock. I put the optilock ring mounts on it not the bases & mounts. For glass I put a z5 3.5-18x44, it's just as good at low power as it is at high. These are fairly heavy rifles. I carry it around sometimes & notice it within an hour or so. I even use the sako stretchy sling. The photo with the target was its first ever shoot. At 100m with 8 rounds through the red circle, I think it's not a bad hunting rifle. Good luck with it.

[Calamity Jen]

What a thing of beauty! Wow! Your first set out of the box is not too shabby at all. Well done. This has been very helpful. Thanks so much.

[Harts]

The photo with the target was its first ever shoot. At 100m with 8 rounds through the red circle, I think it's not a bad hunting rifle.

Nothing wrong with that at all.

[1sikxt]

Looks like I'm gonna go for a tikka varmint 260 rem seems a mica cal to split 222 and 30-06 the 223 will have to wait I guess it's always good to no what's next

[Lorgar]

Since you've already got a .222 that's not a bad more. No point having too many similar calibres.

You're .222 and 30-06 covers you for anything you need anyway, so you would find yourself without the right tool if you need one.

[1sikxt]

It's actually more of a want than a need.

[Blackened]

You're .222 and 30-06 covers you for anything you need anyway, so you would find yourself without the right tool if you need one.

It's actually more of want then need

.260 should cover you in both cases anyway

[yoshie]

If you were after a walkabout hunting rifle I'd recommend a miniature action like a zastava, cz and a savage 25 with a 1:12 ratio, the weatherby/howa is a heavy outfit, as is the tikka. If you after a varmint rifle I'd recommend a heavy barrel howa or tikka. for a target rifle I'd recommend a heavy barrel with a ratio at 1:8 or faster, pick you brand.

I have a 260 and highly recommend it, it's just not Vic Sambhar legal, but that's where you 30-06 comes in. Good choice in calibers

[Bark]

CZ is always a good option.

Cheap and accurate, and with wood stocks not crappy synthetic like you have to live with in most cheaper options.

[1sikxt]

Picked up the 260 tikka varmint today and vortex scope to go with it

[Aster]

Picked up the 260 tikka varmint today and vortex scope to go with it

Nothing wrong with that at all. Good glass too.

I reckon you made the right choice re: calibre.

Just about the perfect balance between your .222 and 30-06.

[1sikxt]

Yea I was really surprised on the glass one of the guys at the gun shop said to have a look and I was really impressed also forgot to mention I got the stainless model

[Member-Deleted]

What size scope?

[1sikxt]

6-18