Bang for your buck bolt action rifle

[mammynun]

The 223 has a 1in9" twist

I had a .223 Savage 12FCP with a 24" 1:9 barrel. It shot 55gr FMJ to 77gr FGMM out to 500yds without any evidence of destabilization. I got my best results with 68gr Black Hills (i usually bought the remanufactured, Black Hills Remanufactured Ammo 223 Remington 68 Grain Match Hollow ), with FGMM 77gr a close second. As expected, I was was the weakest link.

 

[Tyler4495]

Savage axis, Ruger American, Remington 783. These are all pretty popular and budget friendly.

 

[sheepdog697]

First, can you define what a "budget" rifle is to you? I am a strong believer in buy once cry once.

Here are some recommendations at different price points.
$500 or under:
I would suggest taking a hard look at the ruger american, countless people are having excellent performance. Not to mention a growing market of aftermarket parts and stocks.
or a used tikka t3. The tikkas have an accuracy guarantee and i can personally vouch for this. ( i have a tikka ctr in .308 that is a half moa gun all day long with factory ammo)

$1000 or under:
Tikka ctr in .308 or 6.5 CM. Period

Very partial to tikka if that was not apparent. Hope this helps, and keep us updated with what route you went.

 

[ruger333]

 

[natdscott]

1) You need lower rings. That scope is mounted so high you will have a chin weld to be able to see through the optic.

2) Add a stock pack and some foam under the rear of it to bring your cheek upward, and simultaneously level the comb.

-Nate

 

[sheepdog697]

As mentioned above, i would definitely lower that scope, with a positive cheek weld you will be a much more consistent shooter. What ammo did you shoot, and how did it perform? Lets see some pictures brother.