Evening everyone. Just after some advice. I have around £900 and I am looking at getting a decent .223 for Fox control. The main two that have caught my eye are the Tikka t3x and the Sauer 100. Any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated. Is there any particular twist rates I need to avoid or will all be ok for pest control?
Which .223 for foxing?
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One on top of two
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Both great rifles , if you intend to customise it to suit your needs or liking the Tx3 all day long
If you intend to just buy it at shoot it and are happy to leave as it is then go for the Sauer .
Think of the Tikka as a platform whereas the sauer is a finished rifle .
Regarding twist 1-8 will cover nearly everything you can stuff down the barrel .
If you intend to just buy it at shoot it and are happy to leave as it is then go for the Sauer .
Think of the Tikka as a platform whereas the sauer is a finished rifle .
Regarding twist 1-8 will cover nearly everything you can stuff down the barrel .
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jay 22
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Chances are you could pick up a nice sako 75 with scope etc for that price If you look in the right places.Aw yes I should have stated I'm wanting second hand, my bad
The older Tilka m595 also lovely. Even more so if you find a nice stainless laminate one. Not seen many of those for sale though.
jcalleja91
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I'm looking out for a T3X Varmint in .223 myself for Foxing! Shame Bergara HMR isn't available in .223
jay 22
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I see you got your heart set on that exact model. Just keep checking sales. Guntrader. Etc good luck
Andy morton
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I’m using a Sauer 100 in .223 , fluted barrel , 60• bolt comes in handy when using add on night vision,1in 9 twist , shooting 56 gr Geco & 55 gr Hornady , although it has shot & grouped well with most I’ve put through it , & not fussy at all to be honest .
Mainly for foxing & is extremely accurate , not to heavy either if walking about ,absolutley love it ,
Enjoyed shooting my previous Howa 1500 but this is another level , very pleased with it Adam
the prowler
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Sako75 sako85
Rake Aboot
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BSA cf2 in .222 and a S&B scope with the change 
Overlay
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Now your talkingBSA cf2 in .222 and a S&B scope with the change
Tf223
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I’ve had a Sako 75 and tikka m595. Both built like quality tanks.
The tikka has some plastic parts (bottoms, mag etc) however is a great rifle and can be great value.
75’s seem to be circa 7-800. My m595 set me back about 400.
I recommend either
the prowler
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Sako85 with set trigger is a good extra on some models
BigFrank
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The Sauer 100…..a respected RFD had this opinion. “100, out during 2018. Cheaper version of 101. Bolt locks into receiver, same as Tikka, Sako, Howa, Remington, Bergara, and indeed most rifles... You and I will never tell the difference. Same trigger, same magazine, more simplistic safety catch [ better, I feel ]. Same huge accuracy. 100 was intended to have non-adjustable basic trigger but that didn't pan out, it has the great 101 unit. 100 has 10-year-warranty, 101 the same now [ was 5 years formerly ]”
Avoid buying a used gun…unless you can shoot it first. A new Sauer 100 is under £1k on guntrader.
Avoid buying a used gun…unless you can shoot it first. A new Sauer 100 is under £1k on guntrader.
Because of the rubbish bedding system-
@adamk4y
The Tikka T3x can be had with a decent stock, magazine and fast twist barrel in the form of a CTR version.
A serious rifle for sure. Howa 1500 varmint also worth a look.
If you just want a toy, then the Sauer or a CZ 600 will do...
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