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Im looking at buyin a .223 and this is kinda like Blazes help me pick a good .223 but im in the market for any .223 a single shot would be nice like a NEF SB2. i dont care i would like some opinions.<BR>YH

I have a Handi-Rifle and I recommend it if you are looking for a bargain. They are inexpensive, accurate, interchangeable and I like the single shot break action. If you want to spend a little more and get a bolt action, the Savage package guns are bargains as well. You can't put other barrels on the Savage like you can the NEF however.

The 223 is well known and is used with a variety of bullet weights. The 223 is a military round and comes in many makes and models. I prefer the bolt action rifle with the twist rate to shoot the lighter weight bullets. The 40 to 52grain bullet is ideal for varmint hunting. For longer range shooting with the 223 a faster twist rate and a heavy bullet will work well in the 223 cartridge.

i have a savage model 10 police tatical rifle 1 in 9 twist rate with a 24 inch heavy barrel bolt action i reload for it it shoots 3/8 inch groups all day. great gun for the money.

Personally I would go for a Remington 700. I have to admit though, a friend has a Howa that shoots very well and I kind of like it's looks. The price is good for what you get too.

Cheapest usable .223 are the single shot H&R varmint rifles at $200.
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<br>Best .223 for the money is Savage 10FP with 20" barrel which is available for near $400. But you will need to replace the trigger for about $100.
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You can buy the Howa with a varmint weight barrel in stainless steel for under 490 and you won't need a replacement triger. Their triger is easy to adjust.

I shoot a RRA varminter AR-15, will shoot groups in the .3's with factory loads it likes.... cheapest accuracy you can buy!
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As for a single shot I have a Encore stainless 223 barrel that shoots under 1/2" groups @100 yards, but my favorite Rifle for out of the box accuracy is the Ruger 223 Varmiter. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />