I've been looking for a bolt action .223 for a while, I should say casually looking. I am familiar with the likes of the Ruger American, Tikka, Weatherby Vanguard, CZ, and Savage Axis. Lately I've been eyeing the used racks, and I suddenly realized I don't know much about older used rifles.
I'd like something to shoot heavier bullets, 69gr or heavier. So, I realize I want a higher twist for that 1:9 or better ? Other than twist rate what should I be looking for used ? What should I stay away from ? It would be used for varmints, and targets out to 500 yards. Budget for used would be ~$400-$500 or so using the logic if I went more I could just buy a new Weatherby,Tikka, or CZ.
There are a couple different Savages on the rack at the local shop. What's with the Savage model numbers ? I can't make heads or tails out of them, they seem to change, and then there are the special Cabelas/Bass Pro only models.
Thanks,
-Jeff
I'd like something to shoot heavier bullets, 69gr or heavier. So, I realize I want a higher twist for that 1:9 or better ? Other than twist rate what should I be looking for used ? What should I stay away from ? It would be used for varmints, and targets out to 500 yards. Budget for used would be ~$400-$500 or so using the logic if I went more I could just buy a new Weatherby,Tikka, or CZ.
There are a couple different Savages on the rack at the local shop. What's with the Savage model numbers ? I can't make heads or tails out of them, they seem to change, and then there are the special Cabelas/Bass Pro only models.
Thanks,
-Jeff