r/canadaguns • u/ThatBigFuckoffTree • Aug 08 '26

Buy recommendations Manually operated .223? T3X Varmint, Henry Supreme, CZ 600 Trail?

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I had an semi-auto .223 that got banned. I have a few hundred rounds of FMJ ammunition. I bought a Tikka T3X Lite Stainless to shoot it as a target rifle. But the lite barrel heats up too much for repeated shooting. I see the Varmint Stainless is on sale at Bass Pro and was thinking about upgrading. But on second thought, I don't have access to a range greater than 200yds anymore, and I have a CZ 457 and Viper PST for the precision shooting experience at those distances. So now I am considering a manually operated repeater with a shorter barrel for shooting in the woods, shooting Tannerite, maybe deer hunting with the right ammo (I am on Vancouver Island, the Blacktails are tiny, and it is legal here)

TLDR Should I go with the CZ Trail, the Henry Supreme, the T3X Varmint or something else?

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 08 '26

The supreme looks awesome with all the new options available. For manual action 5.56/.223 you should also check out the MRA Renegade. Might be one to consider as well.

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u/looloopklopm Aug 08 '26

I love my renegade. I have the 12.5 inch for funzies at the range, but longer barrel options exist if you actually want to hit something with it

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 08 '26

Ive stretched my 12.5 to 150 - 200 yards with a 1-6 lpvo with very consistent results.

I dont hunt, or know enough about caliber to deem what would be a clean/ethical kill or not, but id have total confidence taking one of these rifles out hunting in regards to accuracy and shot placement.

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u/looloopklopm Aug 08 '26

To be fair I only shoot xtac out of it, so some match ammo and patience would probably show improvement. I'm getting 3-4 inch groups at 50yds with mine. I can do better with my sks and irons

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 08 '26

That's wild man. With just pmc bronze .223 im getting closer to an inch at 100, and definitely under 2 inches near 175. 200 starts to spread a bit for sure.

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u/looloopklopm Aug 08 '26

....

Do I suck at shooting??

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u/TheBulletBuddy Aug 08 '26

Idk man, i dont consider my self an overly experienced shooter by anymeans, but even with my TM22 at 75 yards, im under an inch with my groups.

Edit: id check to see if theres some sort of issue with your rifle, maybe somethings not lining up right?