I'm partial to 22-250. Anyone have something they like better.
Before you ask yes I know this is subjective.
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what's the best varmit caliber?
I'm partial to 22-250. Anyone have something they like better.
Before you ask yes I know this is subjective.
The Hobo
Caliber or cartridge? 22-250AI works for me. But then I like 17hmr too. Kind of a loaded question? What is your game of choice?
Varmint?
Depends on your definition.
Prairie dogs.... 22lr
I know, I know, but I have killed waaay more prairie dogs with 22's than anything else.
Not as fun as the louder guns but definately cheaper to shoot.
coyotes... 223, 22-250 and 6x45
Foxes and bobcats... 221 Fireball or 17 Remington
pigs..... 45-70
Most vamint hunters will have at least a 22lr and a 22-250 and/or 223
As the black rifles have become more accepted in the hunting world the 223/5.56 has started to rule the roost.
I say lets all remove the warning labels and let nature take its course.
I prefer coyotes the rifle was a 22-250 AI I went to the 22-250 after replacing the barrel the second time it last longer. I have a carbon 15 I use for prarie dogs. Never tried the others... one day I will.
The Hobo
204
The pdogs that I hunt tend to be skittish and you cant get closer than a couple hundred yards. Too far for 22lr. 22-250 works really well but recoil is much higher. I have a hard time telling the difference between a pdog thats 350 vs 375 yards away and the 204 lets me get away with a lot given how flat it shoots.
Really! Pigs with 45/70? Like the insurance or what? 22LR/MAG were I come from! Right behind the ear.
Must admit on pigs im a .45-70 man too! gotta love the little pieces!!
But on pdogs gotta love the 22 mag
and coyotes/cats you cant do wrong w/ .223
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Remington R15, 223
I shoot a fast-twist 22BR, but I'd been thinking lately a 243 / 6mm has a lot of potential.
Plain old 223 in a bolt gun. You can shoot the bullets plenty fast with almost no recoil. Bullets and powder are cheap. The round is easy on barrels.Originally Posted by hobowh
Once the critters get out there past 500 or so I use a 6-284 or wait till another day.
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