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So with the AR gone Im starting to kick around ideas for a walkaround 223 /222. Mostly wallabys , ocasional deer ect. Not really interested in the usual tikka/sako .CZ stuff so what eles is out there?
budget 3k ish if its nice, prefer wood but open minded.
Hand cranked gatling gun and hilux.
Youll never see me owning a hiluxQuote:
Originally Posted by 40mm
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Originally Posted by sneeze
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Just bolted an ironman 4x4 bash plate to it tonight. Horse has obviously bolted but better late than never I guess:yaeh am not durnk:
have a look around for a zastava...... there have been a few come up recently...they are a really nice honest work horse that isnt half bad to look at and give some love with an oily rag at end of day to clean off the blood and debris.
Cheers, Yes good honest gun but Im looking for something a little off the beaten track more than a work horse.
Shultz and larsen legacy maybe, that sort of thing.
Didn't you have a Weirauch at one time . . . they do a 222 I think
Yes I have one in .17 hmr. good thought, Id have to check the twist rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tentman
Go old school, keep your eye out for a nice Sako Vixen in 222
ttps://www.henryusa.com/rifles/long-ranger-deluxe/ What about lever action , be fun on roos ?
Nice rifles but Im just not a sako fan and the twist rate is going to be an issue , and Iv got a bsa hunter in 222 already.Quote:
Originally Posted by viper
Levers are fun but they give up a little to much in accuracy for what Im thinking, I inherited my Mums little miroku . ML 22. Thankfully. Always enjoy it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
I might have to talk to @camo wsm about a custom .
As you mentioned, S&L Legacy would be something less mainstream. Only ever seen one come up on the yellow site, probably have to import. @Southcity could be of assistance maybe.
Shultz and Larsen are imported by CR Pain into NZ. He has several resellers. I believe Reloaders stock them and also Bill Perry. They are all steel, beautifully machined and supremely accurate.
I’d be buying it direct from cr pain
Was going to suggest a Savage Lightweight Hunter (if you're after something light and handy) and spend the other 2/3 of your budget on nice glass and ammo, but thats probably a bit more workhorse category than you're after too I guess? The wooden version does look nice though IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by sneeze
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Kimber might be an option?
Sounds like a good yarn??Quote:
Originally Posted by sneeze
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Originally Posted by JoshC
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Have had one, just could get past the funny bolt, and the assembly quality wasnt that great. Looked smart at a quick look tho, im picking hes looking for something of a far better quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
I have an older Tikka M595.
Sweet ride. A little on the heavy side but metal mags but satisfies every time.
Now am I talking about my 223 or a woman :p
Nothing wrong with a nice 223 in Remington Mod 7, light and handy as a walkabout rifle and accurate enough.
Yes that more to my tatse for this idea. . ta.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
Iv done a little load work for a s&L victory, very nice it is. I could also quite easily be talked into another cooper :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Southcity
Im sure I could make it into one:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
that parker hale 222 on here
northdude you beat me to it.....now that is a very classy classic ,its something different that will hold its value and will do whatever you need for years to come.
Hmmm yes I have a Victory, DL and Legacy. May as well have the family��. The Victory is just that little bit more refined. Superior walnut stock, more polishing and high gloss bluing. If it’s a work horse wanted then the DL is hard to beat. Nice simple switch barrel as well. Their rings are intriguing. The receiver is machined so the base and ring can sit in two positions. One slightly forward of the other. If you are in cold conditions and wearing heavy clothing the rings can be adjusted to suit. Then in the summer when it’s light clothing they can be readjusted. Superb barrels. Cut rifling. Not many doing this now. Very little copper fouling with them as well. I have Sauers , Coopers etc and apart from my Sauer 90 the S&L’s as as slick as I have.
Looks like the legacy is available in 1-8 twist so its a contender.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southcity
Sako Hunter .223 1/8 twist could be a consideration.
Can get it in stainless or blued as well
Chris, you had better read back a few posts mate. He aint a Sako man :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ChrisW
My mistake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathias
I had a similar idea as Sneeze (to get a new 223) and got myself a Tikka Varmint .223 1/8 twist yesterday to make me feel better about loosing my other .223's.
Might be an anschutz around in either cal. Sometimes see them on the dreaded yellow website
I rang Marston . Nothing in small cartridges, nothing coming and no idea of twist so looks like voere is a no go.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
krico or mauser
^ Yeah. Be a man and get a Mauser. Then get yourself a grizzly bear rug and grow a beard.
AR15's go with model trains and drinking hot chocolate out of sippy cups.
@R93 has a sippy cup. I like it and will steal it one day when hes distracted with his crayon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
At least it's a tactical sippy cup. Amour plated and everything. [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...93aecc78c2.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by sneeze
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you even have a song about itQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
https://youtu.be/BTnByLN85Qo