need a high powered rifle

buttonbuckmaster · 05-23-2006, 02:25 PM

I'm looking for a new high powered rifle for a little varmit control around the property. I have a few coyotes hanging around, but I don't have anything but several shotguns and a 22. I want something inexpensive, but not a POS. I've looked at Stevens, Savage, and an ADL. I'm not sure what caliber to get. I don't need a 30.06, but want something big enough to deer hunt with if I ever go to Missouri. It's relatively flat here, and 250 yards is about as far as I trust my shooting skills, sooooo......whadya think? A cheap single shot or should I go ahead and get a bolt action? I've shot a 222 alot, and want something with a little more knockdown power. I am leaning towards a 243 or 25.06....decisions, decisions. It has to fit the budget though, I am getting a new muzzleloader this fall as well.

JeffS · 05-23-2006, 02:35 PM

I would geta Savage in .243.

FastShootingCarts · 05-23-2006, 02:52 PM

Bolt action.

If you're looking forone rifle to cover a wide range of hunting conditions, I would go with a .25-06. You didn't mention your price range.

buttonbuckmaster · 05-23-2006, 03:02 PM

I'd like to stay under $350 w/o optics.

hardcorehunter · 05-23-2006, 05:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: JeffS

I would geta Savage in .243.

Thats my vote too. great out of the box accuracy..tough to beat the accutrigger.

Duffy · 05-23-2006, 05:49 PM

The .243 was designed for the exact situation you are describing. It is a "Varmint/deer size game" cartridge. A lot of hunters would prefer a .223 or 22/250 for coyotes and a lot of hunters would prefer a .270 or something for deer sized game.

A 257 roberts or a 250/300 Savage would also fill the bill for you.

Robin down under ; where they build a .25/303 as a popular dingo, kangaroo cartridge.

Paul L Mohr · 05-23-2006, 06:54 PM

For that price I would say an H&R centerfire, you still might go over that price if you want a good scope. Heck a good varmint scope might cost you that much.

The only down fall is the H&Rs are a single shot, the up side is you can have it fitted for different barrels in centerfire and shotgun.

However I do like the savages. I also think the 243 or 25-06 would work really well.

Paul

Bmac313 · 05-23-2006, 07:24 PM

Here in Kentucky our local gun shop prescopes the Remington 700's (cheaper scopes) but the price is around 370.00 have one in 25-06 love it. Shoots 1 inch groups all day long. Killed alot of deer as well as coyotes. 243 are good as well, I like the little bit bigger bullet for deer (117gr.) vs. the 243.

FastShootingCarts · 05-23-2006, 07:47 PM

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ORIGINAL: Duffy
A 257 roberts or a 250/300 Savage would also fill the bill for you.

I thought that .250/3000 was a 'dead horse'.

If you're talkin' 25 caliber, .25-06.

North Texan · 05-23-2006, 07:54 PM

25-06 = Coyote medicine.