RE: Good Walkabout Varmint Rifle
 

I bought a rem SPS last year just for a walk around rifle.Was surprised how well it shot out of the box.

RE: Good Walkabout Varmint Rifle
 

my only criticism of the LVSF is the blind magazine. just don't like 'em. Weatherby make a lightweight "special varmint" based on the MK V action. available only in .223 or 22/250, with a shorter 22 inch barrel to keep weight down. that length barrel would be ok for the .223, but might negate some of the 22/250 advantage.

i have a T-3 varmint, which is outstanding, but is nudging ten pound.

RE: Good Walkabout Varmint Rifle
 

This one might interest you also. Don't know if they're available yet but I'd like one in 22 hornet.
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_799_specs.asp

RE: Good Walkabout Varmint Rifle
 

I did a little comparisons this morning. I decided to weigh a few of my varmint guns They ranged from 14 lbs 6 ozs to 6 lbs 3ozs. Each one has it's own personality and purpose.

Here is a side by side pic of a Rem 40X with Leupold 8.5x25, it weighs in at 12lbs 2ozs, the rifle on the right is a Rem 700 LVFS with a Leupold M8 12X which goes at 8lbs even.

RE: Good Walkabout Varmint Rifle
 

Tough to beat these for the $. Savage weather warrior 22.250 with accutrigger. 6.5 lbs. http://www.savagearms.com/16fhss.htm

RE: Good Walkabout Varmint Rifle
 

The Ruger all weather would be a good choice as well. IMO.