Favorite Varmint rifles

Git r Done · #1 03-02-2010, 05:55 PM

What is your favourite varmint rifle and scope combination as well as the critter you use it for.

4thredneck · #2 03-02-2010, 06:29 PM

I just got a CZ 527 in 223 and put a B&L 4000 6-24x40 scope on it, use it for coyotes. I also have a CZ 22wmr with a weaver scope, a Savage 17hmr with a Bushnell Elite 4200, and a Savage 22lr with a Bushnell Elite 3200. I use the rimfires for gophers. I can't say which one is my favorite I like em all.

marlin1 · #3 03-02-2010, 06:33 PM

which one do you like better the 17 or the 22 wmr for gophers?

gatorr · #4 03-02-2010, 08:08 PM

I use a .220swift for coyotes reaches way out there with a lasered 409yard hit this winter. For gophers the .17 HMR does the trick. Any .224 cal rifle will do the trick.

Jerry D · #5 03-02-2010, 08:22 PM

Hard to beat the prices and useful range the .223 offers.

Git r Done · #6 03-02-2010, 08:25 PM

I have a Savage 22lr with a cheap Bushnell 3-9x32 rimfire scope and a harris bipod on it. Works good for gophers.

Git r Done · #7 03-02-2010, 08:28 PM

Though I am using a remington model 7 .222 with a fixed 8power Leupold scope for coyotes. Trying to hit coyotes at least ......

The cooter · #8 03-02-2010, 08:58 PM

Coyotes I use a tikkia 22-250 t-3 ss HB synthetic, 1-14 twist with 5 shot clip, with millet 2.5 x 16x56 scope mounted on leupold rings and bases with rocky point bi-pod.

Gophers I use .22 LR ss synthetic semi auto mossberg. With bushnell 3 power for the short range stuff. But for the long range I go for the 22-250 again.

And I like to go out from time to time with my flatliner to keep sharpe in the off season.

WSM · #9 03-02-2010, 09:16 PM

Tc pro hunter 22-250

BlackHeart · #10 03-02-2010, 09:26 PM

Love the savage SS 17HMR with the heavier varmit barrel and the accutrigger. Use a cheap bushnell 3X9 scope meant for .22s like $70. Once sighted in, it is a laser up to 100yrds. Never had the opportunity to shoot it further than that. But at anything up to 100yds its head shots on gophers. For practice we set up those little airline liquor bottles at 100. Way too easy. Lots of fun and cheap to shoot. Gave it to my son as a gift.

Damm, just talking about it, I'm going to go buy myself another one tommorrow.

Ken07AOVette · #11 03-02-2010, 09:31 PM

hard to decide if my favorite is the 22 hornet or the ruger tactical 10/22 or the Allegiance VFT bow. I can do eye shots at 40 yards with it, deadly bow.

Mind you, I dont have to clean the bullets off to reuse them like the arrows.

noneck180 · #12 03-02-2010, 09:34 PM

204 Tikka Ziess 6.5-20x50mm Coyotes/gophers
22LR Sako Finnfire Range Zeiss 6.5-20x50mm mm gophers
22LR Sako Finnfire Varmint 6-18x40mm gophers
have had a few VSSF IIs, VSF, a couple CZs didn't care for 17HMR performance and 22-250 VSF,I haven't shot yet, but am counting the days,

Still haven't got a favorite, so am building one or two

By far my most favorite is the Sako 22 LR for gophers

IR_mike · #13 03-02-2010, 09:46 PM

Savage .17 HMR Heavy barrel accutriger 93R17 with a simmons aetec 4 x 14 x 44 mm.

Accurized (Bedded, free floated, trigger tuned, target crowned) Remington sps varmint in .204 with a simmons 6 x 24 x 44 mm.

Both shoot great.

Ken07AOVette · #14 03-02-2010, 10:12 PM

sorry forgot to say leupold 3-9x50 VXII on the hornet, 4-18x40mm Leupold on the 10/22

PoppaW · #15 03-02-2010, 11:10 PM

270 Winchester in a push feed winchester M70. With a bushnell 3-9x32 worth $20. 140gr silvertips. Shot a woodchuck at about 20yds. It was airborn in 3 pieces.

gube · #16 03-03-2010, 01:11 AM

T3 lite 243 for yotes. Leupold VX-3 4-16x40 with varmint reticle
T3 lite, (laminate / stainless) 204 for yotes and p-dogs. Elite 6500 2.5-16x 42mm with mil-dot

Savge BTVSS 204 for p-dogs. Elite 4200 6-24 x 50mm with mil-dot
Savage VLP 204 for p-dogs. Leupold VX-L 6.5-20x56mm Long Range Target with Varmint reticle

Ruger 10-22 for p-dogs. Tasco 6-24 with mil-dot.

The T3 lites are my favorites for yotes
The heavy barrel savage 204's are my ultimate favorite for p-doggin.

marlin1 · #17 03-03-2010, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4thredneck

I just got a CZ 527 in 223 and put a B&L 4000 6-24x40 scope on it, use it for coyotes. I also have a CZ 22wmr with a weaver scope, a Savage 17hmr with a Bushnell Elite 4200, and a Savage 22lr with a Bushnell Elite 3200. I use the rimfires for gophers. I can't say which one is my favorite I like em all.

I was asking you which one you liked better the wmr or the 17 for gophers? redneck or you don't have a preference? thinking of getting a 22 mag

duceman · #18 03-03-2010, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlin1

I was asking you which one you liked better the wmr or the 17 for gophers? redneck or you don't have a preference? thinking of getting a 22 mag

why not just buy a small centerfire? for pennies more a round you can shoot a 17rem, 221, 22hornet, 22, 223, and have something practical, and will give the desired results in gophers to yotes,

with a LOT less wind and range handicap,

of course, you will have to reload, lee.

CoyoteChallenger · #19 03-03-2010, 07:40 AM

7mm Rem Mag, kills the coyotes quickly and Bowtech shooting judos takes those gophers down hard

marlin1 · #20 03-03-2010, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duceman

why not just buy a small centerfire? for pennies more a round you can shoot a 17rem, 221, 22hornet, 22, 223, and have something practical, and will give the desired results in gophers to yotes,

with a LOT less wind and range handicap,

of course, you will have to reload, lee.

not set up to reload yet and theres a rossi pump I am looking at in the 22 mag that would compliment my collection nicely. The small centre fire will probably be next though . I've already tagged 4 gophers with the 22 this year but I don't shoot them at 250 yards like you though

Scott N · #21 03-03-2010, 08:39 AM

My favourite is my Sako Vixen heavy barrel 222 with an original Burris Fullfield 4X12 with fine reticle scope. I also have a Rem. 700 SPS 22-250 sporter weight barrel with a Leupold VXI 4X12 that I use for coyotes. The 222 gets used mostly in the gopher fields.

JohninAB · #22 03-03-2010, 08:42 AM

For yotes I use my Weatherby Laminated SS Vanguard in 22-250 with a Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40.

For gophers, like my Savage synthetic stainless heavy barreled 17 HMR with a cheapo Bushnell scope. Knocks them dead easily at 150 yards.

Bought last night so have never used it yet, a Savage in 17 Mach2 for when the HMR is heated up plus cheaper ammo.

Ruger 10/22 with a Bushnell scope for the close in work.

ChrisRenaud · #23 03-03-2010, 09:57 AM

Iam liking my Tikka .22-250 topped with a Leupold VX-3 4.5X14x40 B&C reticle.

Iam thinking i need a good .22 for gophers this year though

4thredneck · #24 03-03-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlin1

I was asking you which one you liked better the wmr or the 17 for gophers? redneck or you don't have a preference? thinking of getting a 22 mag

I just got the 17 so haven't used it on gophers yet. If I was to have just one it would be the 22mag. Put the best scope on that you can afford. My opinion is 100 yards is a long way with a cheap scope.

noneck180 · #25 03-03-2010, 01:40 PM

I am also going to get a 22WMR aswell.

marlin1 · #26 03-03-2010, 01:41 PM

A lot of windy days has me leaning towards the mag 22 , thanks redneck

Tikkatactical308 · #27 03-03-2010, 02:27 PM

This is my Remmy 243 with a IOR 2x12x32 by 35mill tube go to gun.I love my CZ stainless syn 22lr also for the goper good times.

elkhunter69 · #28 03-03-2010, 03:17 PM

Im a 223. guy as well!

NUK SOO KOW · #29 03-03-2010, 04:17 PM

I use a Remington 700 vtr .223 with a bipod, safari sling, bushnell elite 3200 4x12x40. Also have a savage 17 hmr. Lookn at gettn a 6mm or .243 for more range for yotes. And dreamn that one day I could take my scoped .357 mag revolver out for some varmints!! Stupid gun laws.

cap · #30 03-03-2010, 04:25 PM

I like my 250 Ackley IMP built on Rem SA, Ron Smith gaintwist bbl 3700fps with 75gr V-Max 44gr 4320 with 6x24 IOR scope. Also like the 22-250 and my all time favoriate the 220 Swift.