22-250 VLS & VSSF

[Soup]

Folks
I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I've got both of the above rifles, both are very accurate. They aren't light weights and I'll be 77 in March!
I'd like to know if anyone used or uses those rifles to coyote hunt. I carry a tripod a folding stool and my call is inside the stool. The absolute farthest I have to walk is about 1/4 mile and most of the time only 500 yards.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Semper Fidelis
Soup

"Down South 68-69"

 

[nakneker]

Popular rifles. I’ve had multiple VSSF, great rifles for coyotes and other varmints. 22-250 is very capable round.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I have, the Rem 700 "Sporter" Model, 24" bbl., in .22-250 ( 1-14 Twist ) and with, Brake it weigh's around, 8.5 Pounds and it shoot's, SUB 1/2 MOA with, 50 gr V-Maxes and NO Recoil / muzzle Jump !
My Newest "Yote Rifle", is a 22" Tikka, T-3X ( Braked ) and I plan to Use 69 gr SMK's / TMK's at 3,200 ish fps.
I haven't weighed it, yet, but probably around 8 to 8.5 pounds w/ 6 x - 20 X Burris scope.
It's Shootin' , those 69 grain SMK's, real Well, so Far !
My 10.5 Pound, 6 XC, "Tack Driver" likes to, Sit, real Close to, the Truck !
Soup,. my advice at, Our age ( I'm 78 ) SELL, the Heavy "Pig's" and go with, a Lighter weight, Rifle !

 

[alf]

That VSSF stock is no lightweight, & the VLS is worse yet.

I'd be searching out a lighter stock, & cut the barrels back to 20".

 

[Soup]

I've also got a Tikka Roughtech 8 twist .243 and a Tikka Lite 8 twist .22-250.
I was just wondering about the heavier rifles.
Thank you
Soup

 

[kyotekiller25]

I love heavier rifles myself. They just seem to shoot better in the field and don't move at all. The lightest rifle I own is my 6 creed which is my coyote rifle and it's 14.5# I have no issues packing it around. Then again, I'm still a young buck at 40 years old. I'm going to enjoy shooting and packing my heavy rifles until I just can't do it anymore!

 

[jxb]

VSSF bought new and yes I have used it for coyotes many times. It's a bit heavy for a walking rifle but most of us need more exercise not less.

Today I'd probably take your Tikka if it shoots well and most do shoot quite well.

 

[3Ackleys]

Folks
I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I've got both of the above rifles, both are very accurate. They aren't light weights and I'll be 77 in March!
I'd like to know if anyone used or uses those rifles to coyote hunt. I carry a tripod a folding stool and my call is inside the stool. The absolute farthest I have to walk is about 1/4 mile and most of the time only 500 yards.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Semper Fidelis
Soup

"Down South 68-69"

I have used my VSSF for all kinds of varmints, including coyotes. Works very well.
Also 1/4 mile is less than 500 yards- it's 440

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Folks
I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I've got both of the above rifles, both are very accurate. They aren't light weights and I'll be 77 in March!
I'd like to know if anyone used or uses those rifles to coyote hunt. I carry a tripod a folding stool and my call is inside the stool. The absolute farthest I have to walk is about 1/4 mile and most of the time only 500 yards.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Semper Fidelis
Soup

"Down South 68-69"

Excellent rifles but like you mentioned they are on the heavy side. I would look into one of Savage Lady Hunters, or Browning Micro Hunter. My favorite calling rifle is a CZ 527 in 223 that I had the barrel cut to 18". Handy little thing.

The thing with most calling rifles is you spend way more time carrying them then shooting. In and out of the truck constantly, the shorter lighter rifles always make it more enjoyable

 

[Soup]

Folks
I appreciate the replies.
Keep them coming!!!!!!
Soup

 

[Ackman]

Folks
I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I've got both of the above rifles, both are very accurate. They aren't light weights and I'll be 77 in March!
I'd like to know if anyone used or uses those rifles to coyote hunt. I carry a tripod a folding stool and my call is inside the stool. The absolute farthest I have to walk is about 1/4 mile and most of the time only 500 yards.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Semper Fidelis
Soup

"Down South 68-69"

Only you know how much weight is comfortable, and nobody can decide that for you. If it's a concern, put the the lightest barrel/action - fluted - in the lightest stock if it's not already there. This isn't a difficult thing to decide.. Personally, I'd take either of these.....they're both 22-250AI and handle very nicely.

 

[choprzrul]

Would a 20 oz stock help?

Blacktooth Remington 700 Universal Stock

Coming in at 20 ounces, the Blacktooth reigns supreme as the lightest production carbon fiber stock on the market.

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[marlinguy]

I have an older Rem. 700 VSF in .22-250 with the factory HS Precision stock on it. I'm guessing with my target scope and bipod it weighs close to 9.5 lbs. and I've carried it all day on occasions. Usually change shoulders every so often to give one shoulder a break. I'm 75 and have shot this rifle for all sorts of hunting for 20 years. It does feel heavier now than when I was in my 50's, but I wouldn't change a thing about it.

 

[perazziguy]

I love heavier rifles myself. They just seem to shoot better in the field and don't move at all. The lightest rifle I own is my 6 creed which is my coyote rifle and it's 14.5# I have no issues packing it around. Then again, I'm still a young buck at 40 years old. I'm going to enjoy shooting and packing my heavy rifles until I just can't do it anymore!

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Looks like a good sized dog. You didn't weigh it did ya?

 

[kyotekiller25]

Looks like a good sized dog. You didn't weigh it did ya?

No, I didn't weigh it. If I had to guess 20-25# is all. They don't get much bigger than that around here. Every now and again you may get one that goes 30-35# but that's a big dog. Probably only killed a handful of those in 25 years.

 

[M14AMU]

I'm 85 and I still pack a heavy barreled 7 twist 22-250....on a Ranger! And I can tell you that a Sierra 77 grainer at 2900 fps will turn a coyote wrong side out!!

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