Recommend a bolt-action in .223 that is ....

[CountryGent]

Is this for using subsonic rounds?

No, standard loads.

Humm... Let me think outside the box as follows:

- go to your safe and get take out a .223 AR that you can "work with"


- replace the BCG with a Kali Key:

AR-15 Kali Key ERGO + BCG Bundle - Kali Key

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kalikey.com

- add some type of wood furniture like:

Wood AR-15 Furniture

Black Wood USA is dedicated to making wood AR-15 furniture; including Wood AR-15 Grips, Wood AR-15 Rail Panels and Wood AR-15 Stocks available to MSR owners.

www.blackwoodusa.com

- add other features to suit


Now you will have a one of a kind CountryGent original.


Good luck with your choices on a new rifle OP!

Thanks for thinking out of the box. I only have one AR at the moment and won't be modifying it further.

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CZ 527 FS, .223 Rem., 1:12 Twist - CZ-USA

Discontinued 2014. The CZ 527 FS sports a full-length Mannlicher stock.

cz-usa.com

Downsides:

Probably not going to be able to thread the barrel easily - have to talk to @Velzey to see if it is possible - if anybody could do it, I think it would be him.
1:12 twist rate - probably not good for heavier projectiles.
Availability?

Oh my, that is a beauty. But good point concerning threading. No idea on availability but a lot of firearms I've been looking for are unavailable.

I recall that 450. Shame it didn't turn out. I had a 308 scout a ways back and it was an amazing rifle. I've passed before on the 556, if it ran AR magazines like the American line, I'd be all over it.

The .450 BM was a sad state of affairs. I have no idea if the bolt issue was unique to that rifle or something to be concerned about. It was about as smooth as I'd imagine the gearshift on a 1986 Bulgarian car would be. You mentioned the .308 Win version being good though, so maybe it was just that one.

 

[The Heretic]

Oh my, that is a beauty. But good point concerning threading. No idea on availability but a lot of firearms I've been looking for are unavailable.

I believe it would depend on how much the barrel sticks out past the stock. I once talked to Velzey about doing something similar where the barrel of a lever action extended slightly beyond the tube mag, and he felt he could do it, and from what I have seen he did something similar for other lever actions.

 

[CountryGent]

I believe it would depend on how much the barrel sticks out past the stock. I once talked to Velzey about doing something similar where the barrel of a lever action extended slightly beyond the tube mag, and he felt he could do it, and from what I have seen he did something similar for other lever actions.

Interesting. If it could be done, that rifle would hit all the points beautifully.

 

[Salps]

Cz 527

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Interesting. If it could be done, that rifle would hit all the points beautifully.

Fwiw I know they can extend pistol barrels to accommodate a threaded portion. Fe tornado technologies can do this to a Jericho that doesn't extend past the slide.

 

[The Heretic]

I like my 527 in 7.62x39 - a carbine. I like the set trigger and the handling. I got it for a good price too IIRC.

I have a Ruger American in .223 - have not shot it yet.

 

[The Heretic]

*SOLD* CZ 527 Carbine .223 Rem w/ Burris Fullfield II Optic

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www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[The Heretic]

cz 527 mannlicher stock - Google Search

 

[pharmseller]

Or you could buy a Tikka and thread the barrel for a can.

I have 3 Tikkas in .223. Two are 1-8", one is 1-10". All three are scary accurate.



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[BigDog67]

Mossberg MVP Predator? Takes AR mags, laminate stock, threaded...
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I have them in both 5.56 and .308. They are very hard to beat. The .308 takes my M1a mags. And the little one is great for my wife or grandkids. As for accuracy, they hold their own with just about anything out there.

 

[oremike]

I just bought a left handed 527 in .223. Once I get to shooting it I'll let you know what I think of it.

 

[11Charlie]

@CountryGent what did you end up with?

 

[CountryGent]

@CountryGent what did you end up with?

Haven't yet. Lost interest in this one for now. (And went off in a couple other tangents, firearms-wise, recently.)

 

[American123]

Without reading all three pages.

Mossberg MVP. I've wanted one since they came out, but haven't bought one because I have no use for a .223 chambered bolt action at this time. They are cool though!

 

[srxfan]

Quite a few mentions of the Ruger American Ranch. Wanted to bring to everyone's attention that Ruger also makes a longer barreled American Predator, which also ticks all your boxes. .223 Rem, 1:8 twist, 22" threaded barrel, takes AR box mags, well under $2k - $550. Comes with synthetic stock, though I think it has aftermarket wooden stocks.

Not as fancy as the CZ or Tikka's but does the job.

Ruger American® Rifle Predator Bolt-Action Rifle Model 26944

ruger.com

 

[11Charlie]

Quite a few mentions of the Ruger American Ranch. Wanted to bring to everyone's attention that Ruger also makes a longer barreled American Predator, which also ticks all your boxes. .223 Rem, 1:8 twist, 22" threaded barrel, takes AR box mags, well under $2k - $550. Comes with synthetic stock, though I think it has aftermarket wooden stocks.

Not as fancy as the CZ or Tikka's but does the job.

Ruger American® Rifle Predator Bolt-Action Rifle Model 26944

ruger.com

I owned a Ruger american and sold it at a loss. You couldn't pay me to buy another Ruger that damn thing sucked!!!!

 

[DizzyJ]

I owned a Ruger american and sold it at a loss. You couldn't pay me to buy another Ruger that damn thing sucked!!!!

Care to share the details?

 

[11Charlie]

Care to share the details?

Took it to the range three or four times. every time I took it to the range I ran 100 plus rounds through it with different bullet weights. I did everything I could to test that damn thing and give it a chance. At a 100 yards I couldn't get that thing to group up to save my life and just lost interest so I sold it. In my humble opinion going to the range shouldn't be that much work and frustration. Sold it built a side charge AR and never looked back.

I do still want a bolt action 223/556 but it won't be a Ruger!!

 

[DizzyJ]

Took it to the range three or four times. every time I took it to the range I ran 100 plus rounds through it with different bullet weights. I did everything I could to test that damn thing and give it a chance. At a 100 yards I couldn't get that thing to group up to save my life and just lost interest so I sold it. In my humble opinion going to the range shouldn't be that much work and frustration. Sold it built a side charge AR and never looked back.

I do still want a bolt action 223/556 but it won't be a Ruger!!

Appreciate the feedback.
I had a Remington 700 like that. Frustrated the crap out of me!

 

[TNThomas]

Cz 527, the set trigger and mauser action are awesome.