I am looking at getting a cheap .223 rifle, the cheapest I can find is the weatherby vanguard at $399 does anybody know of a cheaper rifle, that is also acurate

Price a Savage or a "handi-rifle" by "H&R" or "New England Firearms"

Look for a used Savage. I understand wanting a new gun...but for us budgeted people I don't understand not going that route. Any decent firearm will last several lifetimes when cared for.

Wait for a good deal on a used gun. Deals always come along when you wait. I got a .300 Win Mag Sako Finnbear that had been fired 20 times and a Remington 700 ADL deluxe 7mm mag in nearly as good condition two years ago for $450.......................

Stevens 200.

The 700 SPS sells for 399 where I live. 24 inch barrel and very accurate. In the 223 caliber, the NEF for about 225 will hold its own against anything under 800 bucks. The Stevens rifles have gotten very good reviews. I have not owned one but have had many Savage rifles including the 223 and 22-250.

yup... right on the money.. only sacrifice is the stock.. but still not to bad

I agree with the NEF for a inexpensive rifle they really shoot good.

Another vote for the stevens 200