r/canadaguns • u/x1x2x3xx • Feb 28 '26

Buy recommendations Poll: Need a .223 to burn ammo

I know one is a bolt action and the other is a straight pull, both would get a new AR Magpul stock / and buffer tube for the CZ, and both would get the LPVO treatment. Just looking at hitting steel in the 100-200 yard range, with some closer (50 yards and in) target shooting. Built quality and reliability is important to me. I have .223 ammo but no longer anything to shoot with so one of these would be it. Both rifles are basically the same price.

What’s your choice?

132 votes, Mar 03 '26
64 CZ 600+ Trail .223 16”
68 MRA Renegade MKII .223 12.5/16”
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u/mithrajr Mar 01 '26

There is also the Howa 1500 Mini action in .223, similar value to the CZ and pretty positive reviews out there.

Ruger and Savage were cheaper but for a few hundred bucks more the Howa is a good option.

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u/x1x2x3xx Mar 01 '26

Appreciate this. Will take a look at those.