Varmint rifle??? - Page 2

SIXTO · November 4th, 2006, 04:52 PM

the big question is how far you going to shoot? Coyote hunting in my neck of the woods rarely gives me more than a 200 yd shot, I use a .223, a Rem. LTR. If I needed more distance, I'd opt for a 22-250. That would give me a whole lot more range.

kairo · November 4th, 2006, 06:36 PM

25-06!

gregarat · November 4th, 2006, 09:34 PM

At realistic ranges of 100y-250y, I would use a .223. At 250-400y I would go with a .22-250. Anything above that I would use a .243, or 25-06, and up.
These are not best cartrages, but most avalible. If you plan to reload there is lots of great options.

I think the best "all around" is a toss-up between .223 and .22-250. The .22-250 gives better range, and a more clean kill. But the recoil wont let you see where you need to correct your scope withought a spotter, or muzzle break. Honestly, when I went varmint hunting I grabbed my .223 more than the .22-250. But thats just me.

SIXTO · November 4th, 2006, 11:37 PM

How about the fur? do you intend on harvesting the pelts? That plays a big role in cartridge selection....

Warhawk · November 5th, 2006, 12:12 AM

I like Howa rifles too, but I've got to clear up one thing. Howa DOES NOT make the actions for Remington. They do however make the Weatherby Vanguard series of rifles, and the discontinued Smith & Wesson 1500 series were made by Howa.

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Originally Posted by jeepinjason

I've got a Howa m1500 thumbhole varminter and I'm really pleased with it... Howa makes the actions for the remington model 700 so it's basically a remington 700.... Its a bolt action with a 5 round internal magazine... With the cheapest ammo you can buy from wal-mart, my gun shoots about 1moa..... As far as cost goes, I got mine with the stainless bullbarrel and the thumbhole stock for around $650 (msrp is $842)... If you get a blued barrel its about $110 cheaper and the non thumbhole stock will save a little money too... Heres a link to their website with all the different configurations they have for the gun, including what rounds you can get them chambered in and MSRP: http://www.legacysports.com/howa/index.htm (scroll down and click on #6, Supreme Rifles)... They have other rifles you might want to look at but I don't have any experience with them, though I'm sure they're fine... I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one of their rifles, I'm really pleased with it.

November 4th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#12
kairo Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 108	25-06! __________________ Nick He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day

November 4th, 2006, 09:34 PM	#13
gregarat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central NYS Posts: 856	At realistic ranges of 100y-250y, I would use a .223. At 250-400y I would go with a .22-250. Anything above that I would use a .243, or 25-06, and up. These are not best cartrages, but most avalible. If you plan to reload there is lots of great options. I think the best "all around" is a toss-up between .223 and .22-250. The .22-250 gives better range, and a more clean kill. But the recoil wont let you see where you need to correct your scope withought a spotter, or muzzle break. Honestly, when I went varmint hunting I grabbed my .223 more than the .22-250. But thats just me. __________________ “Little beat big when little smart. First with the head, then with the heart.” Geel piet. From the movie “The Power of one”

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November 4th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#11
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 10,087	the big question is how far you going to shoot? Coyote hunting in my neck of the woods rarely gives me more than a 200 yd shot, I use a .223, a Rem. LTR. If I needed more distance, I'd opt for a 22-250. That would give me a whole lot more range.

November 4th, 2006, 11:37 PM	#14
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 10,087	How about the fur? do you intend on harvesting the pelts? That plays a big role in cartridge selection....