B&B always seems to be a good resource for honest answers, so I thought I'd see what you gents think.
I've started looking for a bolt action rifle for distances of 100 to 400 yards to train with on paper targets. Since I live in Connecticut, unless I pay through the nose for a Pre Ban AR receiver, the entire AR platform is out of the question. The only widely available semi auto is the Mini-14, and I don't hear anyone singing it's praises for accuracy over distance.
This would be fired standing/sitting/prone without a bipod, so weight and balance are factors. It'll also need to be able to handle firing ten round strings, under a minute or two, so barrel heat is also a factor. I've been looking at a few options and I've settled on .223 to learn on for both availability and cost per round. I plan to eventually move up to larger calibers, but this not until I get my fundamentals down. Essentially I'm looking for something under eight or nine pounds, with ten round magazines, and accurate out to 400 yards as long as I do my job.
I've looked at three candidates, but feel free to suggest anything as I'm probably missing some good ones. I'm trying to keep the price for the rifle lower so I can have more available for the optics. I'm willing to compromise, but I don't want to go "bargain basement" at the cost of accuracy.
- The Savage 10/11 seems to have limited availability on magazines, especially ones over five rounds. The only ones I can track down are pricey. I'm not sure if the sporter barrel profile can handle the ten shot strings though.
- Remington 700s seem to be having issues lately. I could buy used and build one up but that could also get pricey. It may be the best option but is also the most expensive one. I also don't have a smith for this. The only ones I know specialize in other things, and I rather use a bolt action specialist if it comes to that.
- The Mossberg MVP looks decent, and takes AR magazines. The only downside seems to be that it's fairly new to the market, and doesn't have much in the way of aftermarket parts or extensive reviews.
Bolt Action .223
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