mshelton
Cricket .22lr
Best varmint rifle made.....
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about all I got are varmint rifles, every one is the best. 
.221FB 2 shots to die holer-holer, .222 dam-near one holer, #2 .222 3 holer, .220swift redmist holer,
22BR no critter down jinxed one holer, .243/58gr where did the fur go holer, and .257wby was that a hog or a cow holer.
.221FB 2 shots to die holer-holer, .222 dam-near one holer, #2 .222 3 holer, .220swift redmist holer,
22BR no critter down jinxed one holer, .243/58gr where did the fur go holer, and .257wby was that a hog or a cow holer.
timbertoes said:about all I got are varmint rifles, every one is the best.
.221FB 2 shots to die holer-holer, .222 dam-near one holer, #2 .222 3 holer, .220swift redmist holer,
22BR no critter down jinxed one holer, .243/58gr where did the fur go holer, and .257wby was that a hog or a cow holer.
LOL! Finally a little humor.....thanks timbertoes! I've got a few thoughts on the fur go holer........
The second most accurate rifle I own is a Ruger 77 Bull Barrel in .22-250. Even with a wood stock it shoots in the 3's. With 55gr VMaxs I've taken ground hogs out to 300 yards.
On the other hand, I had a Ruger #1 in the same caliber that would not shoot. I fooled with it for a year or so and then dumped it.
I have a Savage Model 16 in 223 that shot in the 4's right out of the box. If it were me I'd buy a Savage. Pay attention to weight. Those heavy barrels can really pile on the pounds.
On the other hand, I had a Ruger #1 in the same caliber that would not shoot. I fooled with it for a year or so and then dumped it.
I have a Savage Model 16 in 223 that shot in the 4's right out of the box. If it were me I'd buy a Savage. Pay attention to weight. Those heavy barrels can really pile on the pounds.
Twud said:
Wish it was'nt such a crap shoot when buyin a shelf gun............thanks
I think that any varmint rifle that is glass bedded and the trigger lighten to about 2-3 pounds shoots well. once you fine the load that it likes.. always remember why put a 39 dollar scope on a 600 dollar rifle..Get a good scope. then practice. I have lots of varmint rifles and lots of great scopes.. I think if you select a 222,223 22ppc or rebarrel a rifle to 22 br you can't go wrong.. greg
BigDMT
Twud said:
Some of my most accurate rifles have wood stocks. Generally, I find better accuracy with wood stocks (lamintaed or walnut) than I do with stocks made from synthetic materials.
haved loaded that Fur-mangler .243 with 55gr .. nice accuracy. if I tried for faster loads, I bet the bullet disappers before the Fur, lol. wish Ihad a Chrony!
it is a dick's sporting special varmint version $450, it shoots well with handloads.
it is a dick's sporting special varmint version $450, it shoots well with handloads.
By far the best I have experienced is the Savage Model 12 in 22-250 (with a black H&S Precision stock). With a moderate effort in load developement it shoots in the .2's with ease and in the .1's more often than not. It's on the heavy side, but with laser accuracy like this the only repsonse is "who cares?"
2nd place would be a Ruger M77 - heavy barreled 223 Rem. Not as accurate as the Savage, nor is the trigger as good, but it holds steady in the .5's with minimal loading effort. This is also the rifle that my Dad put three 52 AMAX into the same hole at 100m on a bright calm summer morning. Never happened since, and probabaly will not with the current barrel as it has experienced many prairie dog hunting trips since. Time for a changeout soon.
2nd place would be a Ruger M77 - heavy barreled 223 Rem. Not as accurate as the Savage, nor is the trigger as good, but it holds steady in the .5's with minimal loading effort. This is also the rifle that my Dad put three 52 AMAX into the same hole at 100m on a bright calm summer morning. Never happened since, and probabaly will not with the current barrel as it has experienced many prairie dog hunting trips since. Time for a changeout soon.
Dan Hall
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I second, or it could be third by now, the Dakota Varminter. Or the previous version, the Dakota Predator. I've got a Predator in 6BR and I just bought a new Dakota Varminter in 22-250 (haven't even taken delivery of it yet). The triggers they come with are Rifle Basix if I'm not mistaking. Jewells can be special ordered. The trigger on my Predator is one the best triggers I've got and that includes jewells. The 6 BR shoots 1/4" groups with several loads and the whole package is about perfect. I thought Coopers were nice, the Dakota products are superior in every aspect. I also have one of the old Sako Varminters, with the adjustable trigger, in 6 PPC and that gun shoots. But I think the Dakota is a better all around package. Anyway, my 2 cents worth
Dakota Predator in 6BR
Dakota Predator in 6BR
Rem6br said:
6mmAI Mauser 96 action & custom heavy barrel; add a custom laminate stock I made myself, out of black walnut & maple, very happy.
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