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22-250 rifle options - give me opinions
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:13 am
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:13 am
Want one simply to punch paper, tinker with reloads, maybe varmints one day
I'm a fan of long barrels, so would prefer 26" barrel for this, but not an absolute but must be at least 24"
Options
Bergera B14 HMR - what I think I want
- ~$900
- not american made
- based on rem 700 action which I have always liked
- 24" barrel - only negative I have in actual gun itself
Savage
- 12 BVSS ($1100), varmint low profile ($1200)
- little more $
- not as good looking a rifle
Tikka
- ~$980
- not american made
- not a 26" barrel - 23.7? damn europeans
- something about it, not as big a fan
Remington
- alpha 1 appears to be only new 22-250 you can get
- $1600 - what?
- recent quality issues
- not 26"
Howa
- no 24-26" barrel I could find
Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard
- under $600
- not a huge fan of the stock
- 24"
Not sure I'm interested in other brands - ruger, winchester, browning, christenson
I'm a fan of long barrels, so would prefer 26" barrel for this, but not an absolute but must be at least 24"
Options
Bergera B14 HMR - what I think I want
- ~$900
- not american made
- based on rem 700 action which I have always liked
- 24" barrel - only negative I have in actual gun itself
Savage
- 12 BVSS ($1100), varmint low profile ($1200)
- little more $
- not as good looking a rifle
Tikka
- ~$980
- not american made
- not a 26" barrel - 23.7? damn europeans
- something about it, not as big a fan
Remington
- alpha 1 appears to be only new 22-250 you can get
- $1600 - what?
- recent quality issues
- not 26"
Howa
- no 24-26" barrel I could find
Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard
- under $600
- not a huge fan of the stock
- 24"
Not sure I'm interested in other brands - ruger, winchester, browning, christenson
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Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:17 am to Stateguy
savage axis II XP 450 bucks
you can upgrade the stock (a Boyd’s thumbhole varmint would be nice) and add glass and still be less than those others, with an adjustable trigger
you can upgrade the stock (a Boyd’s thumbhole varmint would be nice) and add glass and still be less than those others, with an adjustable trigger
Posted on 11/27/22 at 10:34 am to cgrand
I bought a Thompson compass a couple years age in 22-250 super cheap. Put on a Boyd stock. Only a 22" barrel but it is a tack driver. But it's a thin barrel. So it heats up fast. 3 shots and it needs a rest to cool for any accuracy.
This post was edited on 11/27/22 at 10:35 am
Posted on 11/27/22 at 10:47 am to Stateguy
I have a .17 hmr that I love. It's got the wood grain stock and the thumbhole on it. Can shoot the dick off a gnat at 200 yards. Smooth as butter. I'd look into this gun if I was you.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 10:50 am to Stateguy
quote:
Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard
- under $600
- not a huge fan of the stock
- 24"
The "weatherby" stock does fricking suck, but it won't matter too much with that caliber.
I like the vanguard a lot. Great trigger and great action.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 5:26 pm to Stateguy
Twist is another thing you need to consider. Do you know what bullets you want to shoot? Since you reload, I’d be looking for a Tikka with a 1:8 twist from your list and shooting heavy bullets. I think they also make a 1:14 so be sure you check.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 6:10 pm to ccard257
I have the Tikka with 14 twist. The 55gr bullets seem to be the upper limit for accuracy. But, the 55gr Berger's and 55gr varmegedons are damn accurate. Really want to rebarrel it with an 8 or 9 twist 26" bartlien.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 8:13 pm to Stateguy
Go do a search on Gunbroker for that caliber. You will find there are a quite a few really high quality older name brand rifles to browse through. I have a Rem 700 with 26” barrel. A good friend has a Ruger M77 Mark II they both shoot great.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:10 pm to Duckhammer_77
Bergara has 1:9 twist barrels.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:18 pm to mfiredog
quote:
search on Gunbroker for that caliber
I have looked and still do occasionally. Somewhat hesitant to buy used what I'm looking for on GB. Seems like all that I'd be interested in come at a premium. If I was certain gun was in great shape, I'd consider it more. I know there are deals out there but I have tough time looking frequently. I've bought 3 guns on GB in past (and I'd say all were good deals) but I'm just a little more hesitant to consider in this search
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:19 pm to cgrand
quote:
savage axis II XP 450 bucks
you can upgrade the stock (a Boyd’s thumbhole varmint would be nice) and add glass and still be less than those others, with an adjustable trigger
Awesome gun. Scope isn't too bad either. I absolutely love the gun. It rides in my truck and in my combine all fall. For 450 I don't feel bad at all using for what I do.
Posted on 11/27/22 at 9:44 pm to Stateguy
quote:
Bergara has 1:9 twist barrels.
Sounds like I need a new rifle! LoL!
This post was edited on 11/27/22 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 11/28/22 at 12:14 am to Stateguy
Of the guns you mentioned that fir your criteria, I'd go w/ the Savage followed by Vanguard. The Vanguard is made by Howa. Ruger makes some really accurate and nice bolt actions, as well.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 11:17 am to Stateguy
I have a friend who has one in a Ruger No. 1. By far the most accurate rifle I have ever personally seen. He reloaded the ammo.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 1:29 pm to Sparty3131
quote:i'm sure it is but thats probably a 2000 dollar rifle. an alternative (which OP dismissed for some reason) is the ruger american which is the same price range as the savage axis but does not have the very nice savage accu-trigger, which in that class of rifle is a game changer
I have a friend who has one in a Ruger No. 1. By far the most accurate rifle I have ever personally seen
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