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Post by mike3132 on Jan 10, 2009 19:18:41 GMT -5
What is your favorite caliber and why? Mine is the .223. My Savage .223 shooting 69 Sierra's is really accurate out to 300 yards, plus ammo and reloading components are easily available.
I set up a bait pile today and plan on hunting over it in the morning and then doing some ice fishing. Life is good, Mike
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Post by jims on Jan 10, 2009 19:25:27 GMT -5
There are a number of good ones out there. I got my 25-06 in 1962 when I was 14. It took about all the money I had at the time. Maybe for that reason and because it shoots so well and is so versatile that it still remains my favorite caliber and I still have that gun.
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Post by dans on Jan 10, 2009 20:17:04 GMT -5
Savage 243 weather warrior, 4x16 weaver, 70 grain ballistic tip, 1 inch at 200 yards. Heavy enough bullet to slam the biggest coyote.
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Post by billc on Jan 10, 2009 20:53:39 GMT -5
I like my .223 for general shooting. When I want a heavier bullet and sometimes for deer my 6x45. Both shoot way better than I do. The 6x45 gives the lower 2/3 of .243 velocities for 1/3 less powder with 70 to 90 grain bullets.
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Post by Savage Shooter on Jan 11, 2009 20:46:57 GMT -5
My favorite is still my Savage heavy barrel laminated wood stock chambered in 22-250.
I use 55gr Nosler Ballistic Tips for light weight stuff up to and including coyotes. This bullet bumping along at 3700 has a lot of wow factor on impact shots, talk about red mist!
Larger than coyote I shoot the 62 gr Barnes TSX at about 3500 MV. This bullet makes the gun way out perform its caliber but are not the one holers the Noslers are.
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Post by Buckrub on Jan 12, 2009 14:38:59 GMT -5
I have a cheapo Howa (make the Weatherby) .22-250 and the cheapest high power scope ever made. It is a good gun, actually. Works just fine. But man, I wish I'd have bought a .223.........just because of the cheaper ammo. I have thought of selling the .22-250, but probably wouldn't get enough to replace it, since it's a cheapo. I have yet to get into coyote hunting big time, but those that do are sure tempting me to do so. Sounds like a ball. Just one more set of paraphanelia (calls, decoys, etc), and TIME to do it. Maybe when I retire. Bwaahhhhhaaaaahahahahaha!  |
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Post by mkjstep on Jan 12, 2009 21:43:54 GMT -5
Pipsqueak .17HMR, some name scope I can't remember for the .17. Sorry, it's all I got!
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Post by redpep on Jan 13, 2009 19:42:59 GMT -5
Steven's .223, timney trigger, 35gn V-max handloads
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Post by ozark on Jan 13, 2009 20:12:51 GMT -5
I have a Marlin 17HMR varmint that is a tack driver. Although I killed a black bear that had begin to lose its fear on man with a head shot at 40 yards I will probably make my Savage .243 serve as a deer and varmint rifle most of the time. Usually I am in front of a sliding window with a loaded crossbow, the 17 Cal. the .243 cal. Binoculars and a camera within reach. In addition, I have plenty of snacks, water and reading material within reach also. Behind me is a two burner propane heater that heats the place up nice. If it is raining or snow is falling then I can really enjoy an afternoon or a day. I have a place to take a nap with pillowws and padding. I didn't learn how to really hunt until I got to the point where most people has to quit. 30 yards east is a stock type feeder stocked with corn and chops so I am entertained by birds. What I plan to do is hire a person to help me pick up deer along side of the road and stake them with a iron rod (to prevent varmints from dragging them) out at 150 yards to attract coyotes, mexican buzzards and other varmints. What a good life I have. Ozark
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Post by joe21a on Jan 14, 2009 9:21:35 GMT -5
All you need is an indoor john and you could live there. Sounds like a dream spot.
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Post by craigf on Jan 14, 2009 16:59:17 GMT -5
I like a heavy .223 bullet. Mine is a 7" twist and can shoot up to 90 grainers in one hole.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Jan 14, 2009 18:27:25 GMT -5
I have 2 favories:
1) Bull barrel .243. Rem 700 Laminated stock. Handloaded with 55 Nosler BT's at 4000 fps. Very accurate. Woodchucks hate it. Leupold 6.5 X 20 Fine hair. Bipod.
2) NEMF .17 HMR. LOVE this gun. Shoot it a lot and will hit pop cans at 200 yds with regularity. Starlings, red squirrels, chipmuncks and even woodchucks are in big trouble.
Hard to have just one favorite. Too many tasks to perform on a daily basis!.....year round.
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Post by youp50 on Jan 14, 2009 18:57:29 GMT -5
Don't have a favorite , yet. There is a 25-06, but I think I will shoot a 308 this winter. Ball ammo should just make a hole in the coyotes that come to my home made e caller compliments of Brigg's information.
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Post by DHinMN on Jan 14, 2009 20:41:38 GMT -5
I've got a Rem 222 and a 233. The 222 is the one I keep handy and has a scope with a large objective lens for low light shooting. The 223 has a heavier barrel with scope that has a dual reticle. I use it when I get serious about varmint hunting. I reload for both of them and they shoot good.
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Post by chilipepper on Jan 14, 2009 22:45:23 GMT -5
Savage 110 .270 Bushnell legend 5-15 Mil Dot not the most expensive but i love it 90 grain serria hp at 3800fps with 63.8 grains of R-19 I average under 1/4" moa makes one heck of a mess out of any wood chuck in sight
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Post by deadeye on Jan 14, 2009 23:29:37 GMT -5
amazing how many overlook this redheaded stepchild-7mm loaded w/v-max 120gn 3320fps-great windbucker, #2-220swift
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Post by jkruger on Jan 15, 2009 4:12:04 GMT -5
i have a soft spot for my sav. mod. 10 in 223. put a boyds thumhole stock on it. it has killed a few coyotes over the last few yrs. dusted a crow the other day off of the deer carcus i draged and staked out back. i load a sierra 55gr spbt w/ h335 . has performed nicely.
hmr for squirrel.
howa 243 for deer.
jk
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Post by dannoboone on Jan 16, 2009 8:47:49 GMT -5
Gee, there are just too many to have just one favorite:
17hmr
Tactical 20
.22-250
.25-06
The 17hmr has been devastating on marauding starlings. The
Tac 20 has been a nightmare on thieving raccoons. The one coyote
gotten with the .20 was the deadest DRT I've ever seen, didn't
even kick after falling over sideways. The other two are great for
pdogs with the '06 winning out during higher X-wind situations.
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Post by jeremylong on Jan 16, 2009 11:48:54 GMT -5
Hmm tough question.... Probably if I could just have one varmint round......... my 25-06. those 87grn bergers are bad medicine on yotes.
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Post by jeremylong on Jan 16, 2009 11:50:14 GMT -5
The 17 hmr sure is fun too though.
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Post by raf on Jan 16, 2009 14:48:46 GMT -5
I've got a 22-250 and a 17 HMR. Both fun to shoot and both are deadly accurate. I used to use the 22-250 on everything from gophers to coyotes. Now the preferred gopher gun is the 17. I'm sure the 17 would work on coyotes at under a 100 with good shot placement but IMO the 22-250 is the preferred rifle for yotes.
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Post by rbinar on Jan 18, 2009 3:58:13 GMT -5
8-)If anyone thinks the 6PPC is the perfect caliber for varmints then I have a deal for you.
Mine is worked by Kevin Rayhill on a Sako action and is supposed to be the most accurate production rifle made. The sub one half inch group average at 100 yards seem to agree.
My little darling may have to go for financial reasons.
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Post by chuck41 on Jan 28, 2009 10:20:06 GMT -5
I have a Ruger mini-14 .223. Love the rifle and the bullet performs great, but accuracy leaves something to be desired. My ML10 will shoot rings around it at any range.
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