Disclaimer: I am not a rifle expert, but I have
consulted with many experts. If you want the advice of a rifle expert,
consult a proven expert, not this simple survey of popular .223 caliber
target rifles. If you have a correction or addition, please e-mail
me at the address on the bottom of this page and I will updates my
notes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Long distance shooting experts
tell me that it is critical to get a 223 with a 1 / 7" twist if you want
to be accurate to long distances.
Experts say that "compass Lake" makes a super-accurate AR.
I like the .223 solely because it has the cheapest ammunition of any
high-powered rifle and my home rifle range is only 300 yards, perfect
for a .223.
I chose the
Remington 700 LTR 223 -
2011 price is $1,097, a great starter rifle for long-distance
competition shooting. It even has a free floating barrel
For my AR target rifle, I like my Colt Match Target Competition HBAR
oldie, a 1990's Clinton-era sniper rifle. I have modified the
difficult 8 pound trigger. The Colt AR uses non-standard .170 pins
and you need a Rock River Arms
NM trigger. I also and added a bipod and Nikon Monarch rifle
scope, and I can currently do a 4 inch group at 200 yards.
The best .223 target rifles
Here are some recommendations from experts for the best .223 match
target rifles. Considerations include free floating barrel,
jeweled trigger and bull barrel.
Thompson center pro hunter 223 –
2011 price is $688
Savage BTCSS 223 -
2011 cost is $1,105
CZ-527 Varmint -
2011 cost is $771
Anschutz 1770 223
-
2011 price is $2.170
Tikka JRTM112 Rib 223 20in Bl -
2011 price is $1,382 
Remington 700 LTR 223 -
2011 price is $1,097 Free floating barrel
Volquartsen Custom evolution - $2,000
Ruger M77 Hawkeye .223 - $830
Legacy Sports Intl|Howa - M1500 Talon Bolt Action Rifle with
Scope - $890
Ruger MKII TARGET 223 –
2011 price is $683
Howa 5 + 1 223 Rem. Varmint/stainless Heavy Barrel -
2011 price is $686
Savage model 12 FCV -
2011 price is $699
