Thread: Which bolt 223 to look out for

When I went down the path of seeking a .223 I looked at a CZ527 but having a wood/blued gun with a protruding magazine didn’t cut it for me so I ended up with my first of many Tikkas to come.

I bought a .223 with 1:8 twist & ran 55gr Sierras which killed amazing. Over the years I’ve had the bolt fluted, barrel cut to 19 inch with DPT over barrel suppressor & finally a Stug CF stock. That Gun just shoots everything from 55 gr upwards into 1/2 inch groups!

Looking back on the money spent on that rifle I could have just gone & bought a Kimber Montana .223 for the same amount as they were only $1800 at that time.

I have a Montana in 7mm-08 which has been great so far. Certainly lightweight!

I also have two sakos (A1 & L461) both in .222 & their awesome wee guns & both hold 7 rounds in the internal magazine but if you have the money & prepared to wait then keep an eye on Trade Me for one to pop up or ring around various shops to see if you come across one then ream the existing chamber or rebarrel it as they are stunning guns to carry on the hill.

Go the mighty .223