Considering getting a .223

[Texan2]

I disagree

Why?

where does it say its illegal?

 

[balloo93]

I to am looking at purchaseing a .223 I fire an M4 and want to get a civilian version for play time. However I don't know where to realy start looking or which brand to go with any ideas?

In My Opinion, start your own thread asking this question. But..... have these things already figured out:
Budget
Purpose of rifle

 

[The Mayor]

About 1500. I was looking at a Bushmaster.

 

[balloo93]

About 1500. I was looking at a Bushmaster.

For $1500 I should STRONGLY suggest you look elsewhere. I'd suggest a Colt 6920.

 

[Texas42]

Or LMT, BCM, and others with a killer optic too.

 

[Texan2]

AR15's require a 5 round mag for hunting large game in Texas. Now that only applies to licensed hunting. If it doesnt require a license to hunt it, it doesnt matter.

I will save you some time....no 5 round limit in Texas

 

[Stumpy]

About 1500. I was looking at a Bushmaster.

if thats your budget, get a real nice rock river. then use the remaining cash to pimp it out to your liking.

 

[Texan2]

For $1500 you have tons of options!

 

[M. Sage]

About 1500. I was looking at a Bushmaster.

Bushmaster has had a lot of quality control problems lately. I'd avoid them (like the plague!). Your budget puts you into "really good" AR territory, where Bushy has always been what I'd consider a "value" brand... until their guns started refusing to work or outright breaking. Now the value is gone...

 

[GPtwins]

Hello, OP here. There seems to be overwhelming support for the AR style rifles and some good replies for bolt action. I am going to start looking into Rock Ridge and Colt for an AR style and Savage for a bolt action. We shall see where I go from here.

Thanks guys.

 

[Bithabus]

For $1500 you could buy a very nice complete carbine from BCM.

No 5 round hunting limit in Texas...

 

[tussery]

For $1500 you could buy a very nice complete carbine from BCM.

No 5 round hunting limit in Texas...

A milspec BCM is cheaper than a Colt and more milspec than the Colt.