BigBL87
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So, recently I decided I want to pick up a .223 bolt gun. Main reason being I'd like to set up my AR with a 1-4 or 1-6 scope, but also want to have a rifle that can reach out a little better when hunting coyote. I do have a Savage 10 in .308, but that just seems excessive and its notably more expensive to feed. My AR currently has a Primary Arms 4-16x on it, my plan would be to move that over the my new bolt gun and buy a new scope for the AR.
I'm not looking to spend a load on the my new 223, looking around the $300 mark or so. So far I'm thinking about:
Axis/Axis II - The Axis can be found SUPER cheap ($230ish) it seems, but I hear alot of complaints about the trigger. I can buy an MCARBO spring kit or even a new trigger, but at that point I'm pushing myself up into the range of other options. The Axis II ($310ish) has the Accutrigger (I have 2 rifles with them and love them) and it seems a nicer stock with the new ones they're putting out.
T/C Compass ($300ish) - This is the one I'm leaning towards but have never held one and can't find anyone that carries them locally. The 5R rifling and the sub MOA gurantee are nice. I've read both that the trigger is bad and very nice, so not sure what to think on that. I'd probably buy the MCARBO spring kit anyway. I've also read some complaints about some very rough machining with the barrels on some? I also like the fact that it is .223/5.56 rather than .223 so I can safely shoot 5.56 and not worry about voiding the warranty or anything.
Ruger American ($360ish) - A little more expensive but not much more than the Axis II. Haven't really read much bad about it.
I'd love input from people that owned/have owned them or if there are other options I'm missing. Like I said, not looking to spend alot, it'll mostly just be for coyote and fun.
I'm not looking to spend a load on the my new 223, looking around the $300 mark or so. So far I'm thinking about:
Axis/Axis II - The Axis can be found SUPER cheap ($230ish) it seems, but I hear alot of complaints about the trigger. I can buy an MCARBO spring kit or even a new trigger, but at that point I'm pushing myself up into the range of other options. The Axis II ($310ish) has the Accutrigger (I have 2 rifles with them and love them) and it seems a nicer stock with the new ones they're putting out.
T/C Compass ($300ish) - This is the one I'm leaning towards but have never held one and can't find anyone that carries them locally. The 5R rifling and the sub MOA gurantee are nice. I've read both that the trigger is bad and very nice, so not sure what to think on that. I'd probably buy the MCARBO spring kit anyway. I've also read some complaints about some very rough machining with the barrels on some? I also like the fact that it is .223/5.56 rather than .223 so I can safely shoot 5.56 and not worry about voiding the warranty or anything.
Ruger American ($360ish) - A little more expensive but not much more than the Axis II. Haven't really read much bad about it.
I'd love input from people that owned/have owned them or if there are other options I'm missing. Like I said, not looking to spend alot, it'll mostly just be for coyote and fun.
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