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I'm in the market for a handy compact .223 bolt gun, who makes one with a short barrel?
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I'm in the market for a handy compact .223 bolt gun, who makes one with a short barrel?
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I took a Remington 700 in 7mm-08 a few years ago and had a gunsmith cut it down to 16-1/2". Love it. Cost me $55 to get it cut and it is a tack driver.
I did it 16-1/2" just in case it didn't group well, I would get it recrowned but it has been great.
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That short...
Custom Gun builders.
For precision work, or general use? You're in the precision sub-forum, but your question implies more generic use. If for a precision application, you're going to need to go to a custom job.
There are several threads on sport-utility bolt guns, practical/fighting bolt guns, and like concepts in the General Bolt & Lever Action Rifle sub-forum. There are bolt guns in 16-18" lengths available, and they are discussed more fully there. Hit the search button and go from there.
I had the Ruger Compact Rifle in .308. I just checked and they make them in .223 too
http://www.ruger.com/products/m77Haw...ct/models.html
canonshooter, does Remington make one in .223?
usmcvet, thanks! Too bad Ruger doesnt have one in a heavy barrel version.
FNH PBR (Patrol Bolt Rifle). I think it is a 16" at least.
ETA- Not sure if it is offered in .223 come to think of it.
The LOP was so short on mine I had to add a longer but pad so incould use my scope. It was light. Anything more than 150's were uncomfortable to shoot.
What's the purpose for it? If you want a short heavy, just get a HB model and have it cut/crowned. If wanting a muzzle device, have it threaded.