Inexpensive 223 for varmints?

[Jack321]

Looking for an inexpensive .223 for Prarie Dogs & yotes in a Heavy Barrel configuration. Was hoping for something in the $500 range, but that may not be feasible, unless I get lucky & find something used.

Seems like the Remington 700 & Savage 10/110 are the least expensive? I have a 22-250 Savage 10/110 I like, but would like another as a backup and because. 223 ammo is usually cheaper.

Can't see if Ruger or any other company makes a heavy barrel worth looking at?

 

[justinspicher]

I have a Gen 1 Ruger American ranch rifle that was pretty inexpensive but it’s not a heavy barrel. It shoots much better than expected.

 

[LeftyWilbury]

savages aren't pretty and aren't smooth but they're accurate and functional.

 

[Honyock]

Savage with the Accutrigger if you want a very accurate one. They are not going to win the beauty contest, but they are accurate straight out of the box. The 300 WSM and 6.5 Creedmoor that I have are more accurate than I am.

 

[Jack321]

Totally not opposed to another Savage. I have several, love my 22-250 that's what I used last time. I'm not a huge fan of their new stock and kind of like the old, cheap one, the new one feels too blocky for me. Not opposed to it. Maybe I can find a decent used one.

Didn't know if there was something I was missing.

 

[Unckebob]

I am looking for a similar gun to practice on. After looking for used rifles, I am going to buy something on Black Friday if I see a good deal.

I am looking to get a Ruger American or Winchester XPR.

 

[Loper]

The Ruger American predators (Gen 1) aren’t a “heavy” barrel, but they are heavier than most sporter barrels and come threaded 5/8x24 if you have a suppressor.

 

[BLJ]

I have a Gen 1 Ruger American ranch rifle that was pretty inexpensive but it’s not a heavy barrel. It shoots much better than expected.

Same but x3.