Wa_Coyote_Hunter
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I am looking at the weatherby vanguard, tikka lite, and a savage 10fp. Does anyone have any suggestions??? Dave
what affordable 223??
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Rick James
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The 10fp that I sold last year was THE most accurate gun I've ever owned or shot anywhere. I'm still kicking myself for selling that gun. At 100 yards I shot multiple groups in the .2's and .3's with it, and averaged in the .5's and .6's when I did my part. I don't know if all 10fp's are this accurate, but my bud that I sold it to knows that I'd buy it back in the snap of a finger if he ever wants to unload it.
Wa_Coyote_Hunter
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I also had a 10fp in 223 before and it would do under an inch at 200 yards for 3 shot groups. So I am kinda leaning toward that one again. Dave
The Weatherby will have the worst trigger, the Tikka will have the best.
The Savage may edge the Tikka for accuracy.
The Tikka will operate the smoothest.
The Savage will be homely but loyal.
The Tikka will easily have the best resale.
Tikka magazine is spendy unless you get it on special.
The Savage may edge the Tikka for accuracy.
The Tikka will operate the smoothest.
The Savage will be homely but loyal.
The Tikka will easily have the best resale.
Tikka magazine is spendy unless you get it on special.
Mousedipper
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No question, Tikka all the way
Dave
Dave
coyote_grimreaper
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Stevens +2
statelinerut
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Stevens +3
Fitch
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Originally Posted By: nitisget your self a stevens 200 a can of krylon and the scope of your choice!
That will get it done! Affordable, accurate, reliable. What's to not like? The trigger. After market triggers are readily available and dirt simple to replace. Problem solved.
Fitch
That will get it done! Affordable, accurate, reliable. What's to not like? The trigger. After market triggers are readily available and dirt simple to replace. Problem solved.
Fitch
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Martyn4802
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Lots of great suggestions here.
I can't recommend one over another.
But, I do have a Vanguard in 223 that is VERY accurate. However, as mentioned, the trigger wasn't anything to write home about. So, I installed a Rifle Basix trigger, and now have a very fine rifle; 3 shots into less than 1/2" at 100 yards.
If I was buying new today, I would consider every one mentioned on this thread.
Merry Christmas..
Martyn
I can't recommend one over another.
But, I do have a Vanguard in 223 that is VERY accurate. However, as mentioned, the trigger wasn't anything to write home about. So, I installed a Rifle Basix trigger, and now have a very fine rifle; 3 shots into less than 1/2" at 100 yards.
If I was buying new today, I would consider every one mentioned on this thread.
Merry Christmas..
Martyn
Orneryolfart357
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Tikka or Savage. Consider the weight though too, the 10 FP is a bull barrel and considerably more heavy than a sporter barrel. I have a Savage with a bull barrel, and its a great rifle, also a tikka T3 lite.. Love em both.
Coyotejunki
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Of those three, I'd pick the Weatherby Vanguard. I'm not familiar with the Tikka's.
Bayou City Boy
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I have an 8" twist .223 Tikka that is very accurate.
I also own a Vanguard and a Tikka in 22-250 and both of them shoot extremely well.
-BCB
I also own a Vanguard and a Tikka in 22-250 and both of them shoot extremely well.
-BCB
stevens +4. Just get a replacement trigger and scope and you are set. I tried adjusting the stock trigger but when I got to where I wanted it I had slam rifles when cycling the bolt. A rifle basix trigger was the solution and I could not be happier. Took it prarie dog hunting in september and was very happy with the accuracy.