jmerchant1
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Hi all, I'm new to the forum. Need some advice on which .223 rifle to purchase. I'm trying to stay around $650 for the rifle (already have a scope). I have narrowed down to these 3 options:
Remington 700 SPS Varmint (1:12) with a aftermarket stock
CZ 527 Varmint (1:9)
Savage 12FV (1:9) with an aftermarket stock
My one and only goal is to get sub-moa accuracy exclusively with light 40-55 grain varmint bullets out to 300 yards for coyotes, varmints, and target shooting. This has me leaning towards the 700 SPS because I've heard the 1:12 twist is ideal for the light explosive varmint bullets.
I had a CZ 527 American before, with the 1:9 and it only shot the heavies (75gr) accurately. This didn't meet my needs as I want to shoot varmint bullets and there is no 223 varmint factory ammo heavier than 64gr to my knowledge. So since I have no interest in shooting the heavy rounds or anything beyond 300 yards, would a rifle like the Rem 700 SPS with the 1:12 twist be the better choice for my needs?
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks
Remington 700 SPS Varmint (1:12) with a aftermarket stock
CZ 527 Varmint (1:9)
Savage 12FV (1:9) with an aftermarket stock
My one and only goal is to get sub-moa accuracy exclusively with light 40-55 grain varmint bullets out to 300 yards for coyotes, varmints, and target shooting. This has me leaning towards the 700 SPS because I've heard the 1:12 twist is ideal for the light explosive varmint bullets.
I had a CZ 527 American before, with the 1:9 and it only shot the heavies (75gr) accurately. This didn't meet my needs as I want to shoot varmint bullets and there is no 223 varmint factory ammo heavier than 64gr to my knowledge. So since I have no interest in shooting the heavy rounds or anything beyond 300 yards, would a rifle like the Rem 700 SPS with the 1:12 twist be the better choice for my needs?
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks