I am considering a bolt action rifle chambered in .223 rem caliber for building up my target practice skills from 200 yards and maybe up to 600. I would also have the opportunity to shoot some varmints at a couple of family farms (not sure on reasonable distances, I guess whatever the target practice tells me I am capable of). Primarily this gun will be on a rest and not something carried around all day so heavier is okay. Price range could stretch up to $700 but a little less is better.
Research thus far leads to these options and further questions:
Savage: lots of choices, lots of quality and accuracy for the $, anyone have a model recommendation?
Ruger M77: love ruger quality, any opinoins on this rifle?
CZ: love the reviews, could be a great walking rifle with lighter weights?
Remington 700: never a bad place to start right?
others?
I will likely start with some existing optics, then save up for some high quality optics from the AA optics!
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Research thus far leads to these options and further questions:
Savage: lots of choices, lots of quality and accuracy for the $, anyone have a model recommendation?
Ruger M77: love ruger quality, any opinoins on this rifle?
CZ: love the reviews, could be a great walking rifle with lighter weights?
Remington 700: never a bad place to start right?
others?
I will likely start with some existing optics, then save up for some high quality optics from the AA optics!
Thanks in advance for your opinions.