what to build for a .22-100 walking gun

[fishbone]

I would like to have a varmint gun built in 22-100 or 6ppc. A factory gun would be fine ifthey were made in these calibers, but since I'd need to have a barrel chambered, what are the most economical options.
I'm trying to avoid a full blown custom because of cost.

 

[ab_bentley]

I'm sorry to say but Custom is where you'll have to go. You could try a .475" boltface and see if it will pull the case, but then there is the issue of feeding. A PPC won't feed from the .475" box magazine unless it's an AI mag. Also the chamber will need to be cut and custom dies will need to be made. It's going to be a mostly custom job. Adam

 

[LCazador]

I believe there is a Ruger 77 and No.1 in 6PPC on Varmint Hunters web site . You won't find a 22/100 unless it's a custom someone is selling , but a 22PPC might be something you want to consider . I myself would go with the 6 , extended range , bigger variety of bullet weights , and if
you're shooting in high grass , wet ground , or windy conditions you can get a better impact signature you can spot .

 

[boltfluter]

A .22-100 is a great caliber. I have one in a bench gun that is a tack driver.
The brass is quite awkward to make but worth the effort if you don't need to many cases for your application. They can be made to feed quite well with the Mike Bryant conversion listed on this website. Dies can be made by simply shortening a .22 PPC die set. All in all, a great caliber. Email me if you have any questions. Hope this helps. Paul. 8)

http://proprecisionrifles.com/

 

[ab_bentley]

Something else to think about. 22 Beggs. It's simple, has a similar capacity to the 22Waldog and no forming. Hornady offers dies and reamers are available at a decent price. Adam