Cheap .223 Rifle

BattleRifleG3 · 11-10-2005, 10:14 PM

Lots of ads I see show them for $260. Gander mountain has them for $260 with a scope. Not in the 223 version, so their prices may be to move their existing inventory of non-223s.

myarmor · 11-11-2005, 12:00 AM

I believe "The Man"aka=Walmart

sells them for around $270 or so.

reloader · 02-14-2007, 03:02 PM

stevens model 200 short action 223. 200 bucks made by savage

reloader · 02-18-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by yotehunter

Does anybody know anything about those saiga rifles. I can't find anybody who deals them around here but they say you can get them dirt cheap. I really want a .223 but I can't find one in my price range.

hey there if you want a cheep 223 that is really a good shooter go with a stevens made by savage pic one up just the gun for 200

Zen900 · 02-18-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by reloader

stevens model 200 short action 223. 200 bucks made by savage

Stevens/Savage has had price increases since I bought my Stevens 200 in .223 last May. They're closer to $270-$280 now. Sometimes you will see model 200 in other calibers down around $240 but not the .223. It sells pretty fast so you don't see the lone sale priced stragler in that caliber anymore.

reloader · 03-04-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zen900

Stevens/Savage has had price increases since I bought my Stevens 200 in .223 last May. They're closer to $270-$280 now. Sometimes you will see model 200 in other calibers down around $240 but not the .223. It sells pretty fast so you don't see the lone sale priced stragler in that caliber anymore.

only had myen for not even a year and got myen under 2oo bucks i guess its all who you get it off of .... flintlock valley traders....

Midas · 03-04-2007, 05:51 PM

I'd go with the Stevens Model 200, its just a Savage 110 without the bells and whistles

Zen900 · 03-04-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by reloader

only had myen for not even a year and got myen under 2oo bucks i guess its all who you get it off of .... flintlock valley traders....

I looked for months before I finally had a gun store order mine. Savage/Stevens announced two price increases last year. I've never seen any mod 200 of any caliber under $200. That's incredible.

gandog56 · 03-13-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

Given the parameters of cheapness, shooting foxes, stray dogs and other varmints, and keeping it simple - my vote would be the H&R/NEF single-shot in .223 Rem caliber. You can find one under two bills. Add a cheap but decent scope - you're in business!

But my Saiga in .223 was only 235 dollars, and I got the famous AK47 semi-auto action. Not to mention the option to put on a thirty round clip instead of the ten rounder it came with. Putting a 3X14 power scope on it now. Bet it will be great on prairie dogs.

billy · 03-13-2007, 02:40 PM

Ive got a saiga .308 and i like it a lot ,but i think a bolt is going to be more accurate. so now i want a bolt action ..308 and i think a stevens 200 is a comin!

Midas · 03-13-2007, 07:32 PM

I'd go with the Stevens 200, its a !!!! good rifle for the money

Dierte · 03-13-2007, 07:46 PM

I'm going to hafta agree with some people on the h&r. I have one and it is great. cheap and effective, you can't beat it.

.22guy · 03-14-2007, 01:36 AM

OK, so i've read somewhere that with the H&R single shot rifles, a bipod will make them shoot funny or not shoot well at all. I would do 85 percent of my squirrel shooting with a bipod. Thoughts?

Zen900 · 03-14-2007, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by .22guy

OK, so i've read somewhere that with the H&R single shot rifles, a bipod will make them shoot funny or not shoot well at all. I would do 85 percent of my squirrel shooting with a bipod. Thoughts?

Where the forestock meets the break there can be stress points that affect the barrel. The NEF crowd has many cures for this. Spacing etc. The NEF does not become a wild shooter by any means though. The NEF is not as accurate as the Stevens but then the Stevens is extremely accurate. It can outshoot most any .223. But the NEF H&R is a very good rifle with the lowest price in that caliber range. If a bipod causesa H&R to open up the groups then the contact area at the break may be binding. Now we are back to spacing the break.

maarten221 · 04-11-2007, 04:08 PM

Either the NEF, Siaga or Stevens will do good.
The NEF is cheapest and fairly accurate
The Stevens is more expensive, but the most accurate
The Siaga is super reliable and so so accurate and costs about the same as the stevens.

If you want a range toy that doubles as a varminter, I'd go for the siaga.

myarmor · 04-12-2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by .22guy

OK, so i've read somewhere that with the H&R single shot rifles, a bipod will make them shoot funny or not shoot well at all. I would do 85 percent of my squirrel shooting with a bipod. Thoughts?

Easy fix. Just drill a hole and install a swivel stud close to the receiver.
I would hold my 223 H&R Ultra against any Stevens. They will shoot just as good, but they require a little more skill and know how. In the end it will make you a better shooter, I know I have learned much more discipline from a single shot, than a bolt action. There isn't nearly as much room for error.

ginkus223 · 07-17-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PAPA G

suggestions for an inexpensive .223 rifle. would be for occasional sniping at foxes, miscellanious varmints, stray dogs etc.

ruger k-mini 14 .223/5.56mm ranch rifle, have one of my own and love it! picked it up for $550 w/20 rnd mag x's 2 ,30 rnd mag x's 2, one 5 rnd, 500 rnds of ammo a 4-12x44 WA A/O simmons scope aplano hard case and alarge millitary ammo box.!!!!!!!,( NO B,S,) I've been shooting 6 in, steel plates at 276 yrds w/about 1 1/2 - 2in, MOA, I've only had a jam or misfire while using wolf ammo in any type! I've found that remmington UMC, federal hornady,and black hills ammo are your best choice in 55gr.FMJ BT. Its a easy to clean, low recoil, gas operated, light weight, fire spitting angel of death to any unwanted pests.(also comes in7.63x39-mini 30, and the 6.8mm SPC MINI-14

tippmann7 · 07-17-2008, 03:29 AM

Stevens Model 200 Short Action

stevens 200, run about $250, im getting one in .308win but they have it .223.

andrew cochran · 07-17-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

Given the parameters of cheapness, shooting foxes, stray dogs and other varmints, and keeping it simple - my vote would be the H&R/NEF single-shot in .223 Rem caliber. You can find one under two bills. Add a cheap but decent scope - you're in business!

+1

Rex in OTZ · 07-23-2008, 02:21 PM

Those new Remington's 770? "non 700" are selling with synthetic stock and scope in .223 for less than $500 would be the way to go for a new rifle or shop around for a good used one locally.

11-10-2005, 10:14 PM	#41
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,468 Images: 13	Lots of ads I see show them for $260. Gander mountain has them for $260 with a scope. Not in the 223 version, so their prices may be to move their existing inventory of non-223s. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-13-2007, 07:32 PM	#51
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,907 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	I'd go with the Stevens 200, its a !!!! good rifle for the money __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

03-14-2007, 01:36 AM	#53
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,259	OK, so i've read somewhere that with the H&R single shot rifles, a bipod will make them shoot funny or not shoot well at all. I would do 85 percent of my squirrel shooting with a bipod. Thoughts? __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

07-17-2008, 03:29 AM	#58
tippmann7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Attica, Ohio Posts: 924	Stevens Model 200 Short Action stevens 200, run about $250, im getting one in .308win but they have it .223. __________________ energizer bunny arrested, charged with battery

11-11-2005, 12:00 AM	#42
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147	I believe "The Man"aka=Walmart sells them for around $270 or so.

02-14-2007, 03:02 PM	#43
reloader Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middleburg Posts: 27	stevens model 200 short action 223. 200 bucks made by savage

03-04-2007, 05:51 PM	#47
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,907 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	I'd go with the Stevens Model 200, its just a Savage 110 without the bells and whistles

03-13-2007, 02:40 PM	#50
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,347 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	Ive got a saiga .308 and i like it a lot ,but i think a bolt is going to be more accurate. so now i want a bolt action ..308 and i think a stevens 200 is a comin!

03-13-2007, 07:46 PM	#52
Dierte Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 51	I'm going to hafta agree with some people on the h&r. I have one and it is great. cheap and effective, you can't beat it.

04-11-2007, 04:08 PM	#55
maarten221 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 218	Either the NEF, Siaga or Stevens will do good. The NEF is cheapest and fairly accurate The Stevens is more expensive, but the most accurate The Siaga is super reliable and so so accurate and costs about the same as the stevens. If you want a range toy that doubles as a varminter, I'd go for the siaga.

07-23-2008, 02:21 PM	#60
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 561	Those new Remington's 770? "non 700" are selling with synthetic stock and scope in .223 for less than $500 would be the way to go for a new rifle or shop around for a good used one locally.