I'm having a hard time finding the .223 Rem. bolt action rifle I want.
I want a consistant 1" 5 shot group at 200 yards, blued or stainless, 24" or longer barrel, and most importantly a smooth factory trigger. I would like to keep the weight at 7 lbs or under for versatility.
Savage makes good rifles, but I don't like the looks of their products.
I really like the looks of the Remington 700 CDL. Unfortunately, the CDL isn't sold in .223 Rem. and the trigger I felt in a new CDL left much to be desired.
The Remington 700 VLS, VSF, and VS SF II are too heavy.
The Remington 700 BDL is "too much" in the looks department and I prefer the look of the CDL and VLS over it.
The only rifle I've found that's close is the Remington 700 LV SF. It's 7 lbs, but has a shorter 22" barrel and the trigger I felt in a new LV SF was as bad as the CDL.
Maybe I need to have it worked over by a gunsmith?
I haven't decided on a price, but let's say I don't mind waiting a few more months to get something I really want. I have a AR-15 and several hand guns to hold me over for awhile. I also plan to sell a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum to help fund this rifle.
I want a consistant 1" 5 shot group at 200 yards, blued or stainless, 24" or longer barrel, and most importantly a smooth factory trigger. I would like to keep the weight at 7 lbs or under for versatility.
Savage makes good rifles, but I don't like the looks of their products.
I really like the looks of the Remington 700 CDL. Unfortunately, the CDL isn't sold in .223 Rem. and the trigger I felt in a new CDL left much to be desired.
The Remington 700 VLS, VSF, and VS SF II are too heavy.
The Remington 700 BDL is "too much" in the looks department and I prefer the look of the CDL and VLS over it.
The only rifle I've found that's close is the Remington 700 LV SF. It's 7 lbs, but has a shorter 22" barrel and the trigger I felt in a new LV SF was as bad as the CDL.
Maybe I need to have it worked over by a gunsmith?
I haven't decided on a price, but let's say I don't mind waiting a few more months to get something I really want. I have a AR-15 and several hand guns to hold me over for awhile. I also plan to sell a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum to help fund this rifle.