Best longish range .223

[cstone]

A friend just wrote this review of his recent .223 rifle: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/121053-Sav ... rerid=3409

Starting out with a Savage from Wal Mart is a pretty good way to get a solid base for a rifle. Another tip that was given to me many years ago was to always spend twice as much on the scope as you do the rifle. The SWFA scopes would be my first choice: http://www.snipercentral.com/ss1042.phtml

Good luck on your quest.

[44WCF]

how about one of these? fits your price range.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/25LVT

[Quinc]

I have been shooting out to 1k with my AR in .223 and have been looking for a bolt gun for the wife. You want 1:7 or 1:8 twist so you can shoot 55-90gr bullets. Out to 350m 69gr and 77gr will work fine but you can't beat the 80gr bullets. For your price range your best bet will be the Savage VLRP in 1:7 twist if you don't mind single shot. If you want magazine feed go with the Model: 12 VLP DBM in 1:7.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/

Edit: For the scope you can find some great deals right now on NightForce BR 12-42. OR look into the Vortex Viper.

Accurateshooter.com and snipershide.com you will find the best deals on used precision rifles and optics if you dont mind used.

[Flynnismydog]

Thanks for all the help guys now I have some saving to do