Looking for a 5.56 bolt action

[scooter58]

Hi All,

Ive been looking for a 5.56 bolt action and it seems as though no one makes one? Can one be built? If so, what components can be used?

I know there are .223 out there but are they "hefty" enough for 5.56 and will a 5.56 chamber?

Thanks in advance.
Scooter58

 

[richc]

Hi All,

Ive been looking for a 5.56 bolt action and it seems as though no one makes one? Can one be built? If so, what components can be used?

I know there are .223 out there but are they "hefty" enough for 5.56 and will a 5.56 chamber?

Thanks in advance.
Scooter58

Scooter, I have a CZ527 and it chambers and shoots 5.56 just fine. I checked with CZ and they said 5.56 was not problem, even though it is marked .223.

 

[Moderator]

Remington 700's, Tikka's, Savage 10's etc, all should easily handle 5.56