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bolt action varmit gun in .22-250 or .223
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:02 am
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:02 am
Can you guys recommend a good shooting, accurate bolt action rifle in .223 or .22-250? I'm planning to dump my mini-14 for something more accurate.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:06 am to LoneStarTiger
2 very different rounds
I would go with a savage 22-250 out of the 2. But the 223 will have cheaper ammo you can buy in bulk if that is important.
Something different than you asked, is a 204. By far my favorite rifle in the safe. Super hot round, and you can watch impact shots through the scope because of lack of recoil. Like it 10x more than 223 r 22-250
I would go with a savage 22-250 out of the 2. But the 223 will have cheaper ammo you can buy in bulk if that is important.
Something different than you asked, is a 204. By far my favorite rifle in the safe. Super hot round, and you can watch impact shots through the scope because of lack of recoil. Like it 10x more than 223 r 22-250
This post was edited on 2/1/18 at 11:07 am
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:09 am to LoneStarTiger
.17 too small for what you want? I just bought one a few months back and killed the shite out of some squirrels with it this year
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:15 am to LoneStarTiger
If you don't wanna break the bank, just get a good AR with a 20" or 22" barrel. The lighter stuff in .223 can get some very impressive velocities.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:15 am to LoneStarTiger
My brother had a 700 varmint in .22-250 that was awesome. We used to shoot gallon jugs at 500 yards with it.
Most manufactures make a "varmit" version of their flagship bolt gun with a heavy barrel and wide forearm stock. Any of them will be good. Rem 700, tikka T3, ruger M77, etc
Post a budget for the rifle.
Youre on your own with caliber. .223 will be cheaper to shoot and good enough. .22-250 is cooler and faster.
Most manufactures make a "varmit" version of their flagship bolt gun with a heavy barrel and wide forearm stock. Any of them will be good. Rem 700, tikka T3, ruger M77, etc
Post a budget for the rifle.
Youre on your own with caliber. .223 will be cheaper to shoot and good enough. .22-250 is cooler and faster.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:26 am to LoneStarTiger
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Can you guys recommend a good shooting, accurate bolt action rifle in .223 or .22-250?
Ruger Hawkeye (comes in both)
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:34 am to oleyeller
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2 very different rounds
no doubt, but I think that's about as small a caliber as I want. I don't know anything about a 204 but I'll check it out.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:35 am to 9th Green At 9
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.17 too small for what you want?
yes, I think so. I'm looking at shooting 50-100 pound varmits
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Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:43 am to LoneStarTiger
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don't know anything about a 204 but I'll check it out.
You will end up with this once you do
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Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:44 am to LoneStarTiger
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:46 am to oleyeller
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And if you can see it in your scope, you can hit it.
clearly you've never seen me shoot
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how do you feel about it for larger animals like coyotes or pigs?
This post was edited on 2/1/18 at 11:49 am
Posted on 2/1/18 at 11:52 am to LoneStarTiger
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how do you feel about it for larger animals like coyotes or pigs
It is basically what most midwest hunters use for coyote now instead of 22-250. it is a near ballistic twin of the .22-250. Its flat with less noise, less recoil and less pelt damage
This post was edited on 2/1/18 at 11:54 am
Posted on 2/1/18 at 12:01 pm to LoneStarTiger
.17 HMR for most.
.22 Mag for fun.
5.56 for the rest.
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.22 Mag for fun.
5.56 for the rest.
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Posted on 2/1/18 at 1:06 pm to LoneStarTiger
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how do you feel about it for larger animals like coyotes or pigs?
Don't know if it would be enough for a pig but coyotes are no problem.
I have a TC Venture Predator in .204R and it is very, very accurate.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 1:48 pm to LoneStarTiger
I have a Wby 5 panel Lasemark in Rem 22-250
it's the most accurate firearm I have ever seen in person.
I shoot everything through the eye with it, it's that accurate.
it's the most accurate firearm I have ever seen in person.
I shoot everything through the eye with it, it's that accurate.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 1:48 pm to LoneStarTiger
Savage with an accutrigger would be a great gun for what you're looking to do.
the .204 is essentially a .223 necked down to .20
The real parent case is the .222 rem mag but it and the .223 are pretty similar.
Enough so that I can take a .204 and turn it into a .300blk just like I can with a .223
the .204 is essentially a .223 necked down to .20
The real parent case is the .222 rem mag but it and the .223 are pretty similar.
Enough so that I can take a .204 and turn it into a .300blk just like I can with a .223
Posted on 2/1/18 at 2:59 pm to LoneStarTiger
in a related note, do they allow advertising a gun for sale on here?
Posted on 2/1/18 at 3:21 pm to LoneStarTiger
no, but what do you have?
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