Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

Anything Fullbore rifle related, Hunting, Target, Match.

Moderator: dromia

Message
Author
User avatar
BamBam
Posts: 2695
Joined: Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:23 pm
Location: Royston vasey
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#11 Post by BamBam »

Garbear wrote:I know Lantac do a nice .223 straight pull but there are so many options to choose in terms of style, barrel length, muzzle break etc., that I can't make my mind up for fear of making the wrong choice!
This is the standard straight pull from the Lantac factory.

Image

All I've added is the scope and mount. They cost £2195
Image
User avatar
Dark Skies
Posts: 2824
Joined: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:02 am
Home club or Range: NRA
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#12 Post by Dark Skies »

I've always been more than satisfied with my SGC Speedmaster - there's usually one going for a reasonable sum on Guntrader.
Target (Shoot 'n' C about the size of a dinner plate) shot at 200 yards Short Siberia (And yes, the picture on the bench is one taken at 100 yards). Scope really isn't anything special (now replaced) Something made by a company called 'Sutter'.
Attachments
228211_214580371907571_5072918_n.jpg
P1090170.JPG
"I don't like my job and I don't think I'm gonna go anymore."
User avatar
Dark Skies
Posts: 2824
Joined: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:02 am
Home club or Range: NRA
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#13 Post by Dark Skies »

Told a lie. That pic is post Sutter - swapped for a Vortex. But the target was shot with a humble run of the mill Sutter which may even have been intended for .22 lr / air rifles.
"I don't like my job and I don't think I'm gonna go anymore."
User avatar
Alpha1
Site Supporter Since 2020
Posts: 8553
Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:27 pm
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#14 Post by Alpha1 »

Why a straight pull whats wrong with a bolt action. Less money and just as accurate.
User avatar
safetyfirst
Past Supporter
Posts: 2646
Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:41 am
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#15 Post by safetyfirst »

Don’t worry about the options, you can trick it up later. A good receiver group and good barrel is what you want. Bradley, Lantac, Schmeisser , Hera, NWCP are all good bets.

Go for a stock rifle with an upgraded trigger and leave the rest till you get used to the platform.
Andy
Posts: 125
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:34 am
Location: North east England
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#16 Post by Andy »

There's a nice 308 POF in the for sale section.
I would have gone for it myself but want a POF revolt in 223.
User avatar
TattooedGun
Past Supporter
Posts: 2509
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:55 am
Home club or Range: Dudley Rifle Club, WNSC, UKPSA, Bromsgrove
Location: West Midlands
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#17 Post by TattooedGun »

I guess the big question everyone seems to be missing is what do you want to do with said rifles?

Tailoring any rifle to the task you want to achieve is much better than grabbing a wide brush and saying "what should I get"...

For example, if you're in for CSR, then a straight pull is obviously the way to go, probably better to go .223 as there's less recoil and perfectly adequate for the distances involved - then you could get into specifics, i.e. something lightweight easy to manage, shorter barrel due to keeping weight down - whatever. but with that in mind it helps give a better picture.

If you're after something for long range shooting, then you'd want the bigger calibre - less affected by the wind (compared to .223) and you'd want a longer barrel to keep the speed of the bullet up if you're trying to reach out to 1000 yards. Truth be told, if you're going for long range accuracy, then a straight pull AR, Probably isn't your best option, and you're paying above the odds of an accurate rifle because it looks pretty - but if there's no justification, you'd probably find a much more accurate rifle for the money out of the box.

The best advice I could offer you, would be don't rush into buying any rifles, until you know what avenues you wish to persue - even then, go and have a go and get involved, see what other people use for the discipline, ask what works, what doesn't and why, get an understanding of what those who compete use before spending your hard earned, or you'll spend an awful lot of money on something that will sit in the safe being unloved, because you spent so much money putting the package together you don't wanna take the hit, but it doesn't really work for what you wanted it for...

best of luck!

TG
User avatar
Dellboy
Site Supporter 2021
Posts: 2614
Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:49 am
Home club or Range: Star Shooting Club
Location: Essex
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#18 Post by Dellboy »

as above sensible advice
2020 GOOD DEALS WITH

Cutch Vortex Scope
Mauserbill Enfield Books


Enjoy today as tomorrow might not come .

Noli pati a scelestis opprimi.

002515
Garbear
Posts: 16
Joined: Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:46 am
Location: Merseyside

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#19 Post by Garbear »

Really appreciate the advice guys, I'll do a bit more research!
User avatar
channel12
Posts: 974
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:30 pm
Home club or Range: WNSC
Location: Worcestershire
Contact:

Re: Which .223 and .308 straight pull rifle?

#20 Post by channel12 »

Dellboy wrote:as above sensible advice

Couldn't agree more, too many of us rush off and buy a "cool" gun without any regard of what you will use it for. No point in my opinion buying £2000 worth of rifle to plink at 50 yards.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: waterford103 and 8 guests