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Here is my ole standby, Rem 700 .223, built in 1968. 1/12 twist,
really good shooter.
This rifle has killed several Mule deer, several hogs, a bunch of coyotes, and more than a truck load of jack rabbits.
My father gave it to me way back then.
really good shooter.
This rifle has killed several Mule deer, several hogs, a bunch of coyotes, and more than a truck load of jack rabbits.
My father gave it to me way back then.
I need to find a good bolt action for varmints. I had an offer on the savage for a new m&p with a ton of ammo so I had to take it. I am thinking of getting a .243 maybe.
I still need to figure out what ill use it for. I have my 6.8 for most anything but its a little much to be using on small stuff. I have the 10/22 for really small stuff. .243 sounds like a good varment rifle
I still need to figure out what ill use it for. I have my 6.8 for most anything but its a little much to be using on small stuff. I have the 10/22 for really small stuff. .243 sounds like a good varment rifle
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I have been giving much thought about replacing this old gal with a newer model. If I do I'm thinking of going with a .22-250. I will be moving back to the mountain states and I do save fur. For that the, .243 is too much gun where as the .22-250 with a 50-53gr varmint bullet is of use. If I didn't care about saving the fur, I would go with the .243 no questions asked.
I got a little busy with the cammo don't ya think?
Thank you sir, I did get a little busy with it I think.
It is a fine choice. The .22-250 usually has a 1/14 twist so if your stash of bullets are heavier than 55gr, they might not stabilize in a .22-250.
There you go.
My opinion ---> For hunting varmints/predators especially for the pelt, all you need is a 223Rem. This,with a 50gr NosBalTip and 1:7 twist bbl. Drive the bullet as fast as possible/practicle and for accuracy.
My gun was a 24" AR however if I were to build a bolt gun for this I would use a 1:7 bbl in the 223Rem chambering. I believe it is more accurate than the 5.56 or the Wylde chambers. I killed tons with the above combo in Maine and this included 3 wolves in Quebec. As a alternate bullet I would pick the Sierra 52gr BTHP or the Speer 50gr TNT.
I found that the shots I had on varmints or predators were close enough,or I could easily call them in close enough,that a 223Rem is all that was needed. For the "record" I consider 300yds "close enough". Even calling yotes on the open grass lands of Montana,I feel that a 223Rem is all that is needed. --- pruhdlr
My gun was a 24" AR however if I were to build a bolt gun for this I would use a 1:7 bbl in the 223Rem chambering. I believe it is more accurate than the 5.56 or the Wylde chambers. I killed tons with the above combo in Maine and this included 3 wolves in Quebec. As a alternate bullet I would pick the Sierra 52gr BTHP or the Speer 50gr TNT.
I found that the shots I had on varmints or predators were close enough,or I could easily call them in close enough,that a 223Rem is all that was needed. For the "record" I consider 300yds "close enough". Even calling yotes on the open grass lands of Montana,I feel that a 223Rem is all that is needed. --- pruhdlr
Don't ya think that would look better in my safe? or on my side?
Nice, very nice.
Nice, very nice.
problem is a 223 just isn't anywhere near enough should i need it. the 22-250 will work great over a 223. im still thinking 243 but that might be more than i need. I just have never been a big fan of the 223. just not enough gun for anything i would be doing. i might just give up and shoot everything with the 6.8
I just built a custom .243 and its a laser beam. It was built to shoot 100-115 gr'rs and I am really happy with it. So far its a 1/4 MOA gun out to 750 yards.