HuntingNet.com Forums

HuntingNet.com Forums (https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/)
-   Guns (https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/guns-10/)
-   -   New Varmint Rifle (https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/guns/150437-new-varmint-rifle.html)

Duffy 08-04-2006 05:12 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 
How about an AR15?

Stop laughing!!

I just read an article in "Shooting Times" about the fantastic accuracy of modified AR15 rifles. There is a pic of a 2.85 in. group shot with one in .209 Ruger at 600 yards. And another of a 5 in. group at 500 yards with one in .223. They don't look like varmint guns but as they say in the shire "handsome is as handsome does".

Robin down under

smokeman 08-04-2006 07:01 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

goodness gracious smokeman, what kinda guns where they???? I bought a tack drivin 223 for 300 dollars. I outfitted a encore for under 400. You can get a savage for under 600 dollars.
I let you know tomorro,I be going there with my daughter for her first guns......I can't remember what they was cause I looked at so many guns that dat ..But I do know they weighed in around 20+lbs and had 26 and 28 inch barrels on them...

bigcountry 08-04-2006 07:09 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 
I think those are what we call bench rest guns for benchrest long range comp. I rarely see anyone go out on a groundhog shoot and pack a 20+ lb gun.

smokeman 08-04-2006 07:38 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

I think those are what we call bench rest guns for benchrest long range comp. I rarely see anyone go out on a groundhog shoot and pack a 20+ lb gun.
I bet I look funny laggin my 6mm around then...:D

#40Fan 08-04-2006 07:42 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 

ORIGINAL: bigcountry

I rarely see anyone go out on a groundhog shoot and pack a 20+ lb gun.
My .50 wieghs 38 lbs. :D But I shoot from a truck hood with sand bags.

Anthony T. 08-04-2006 07:58 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 
Check out the remington 700 Varmint rifles. they are just awesome. I like savage for hunting but I dont consider then the best for varmint rigs. The remington has the best receiver made IMO for rebarreling. Most all customs are built on 700 frames. The remington VSSF II has a HS precision graphite composite stock and 26in stainless fluted bull barrel. It's a real looker and will drive nails. The browning A-Bolt M-1000 is an awesome barmint rifle too, but is a little more expensive and the receivers arent as strong IMO. The remington is the best for the money in varmint calibers. They make the VSSF II, the VS, the VLS, and maybe a few more. they all look and shoot like a dream. They're right in there with the savage in price. The savages are about to lose their"best bang for the buck" ststus IMO. They're going up in price because everybody's buying them where they're so cheap. I'll admit they're just as good in a hunting rifle as some others, but they lack in the varmint dept.

DANTHEHUNTER 08-04-2006 08:04 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 
I have a Ruger M77 MKII .220 swift that I just love. It is fun to reload for too.

Duffy 08-04-2006 09:37 PM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 
Bigcountry
If you were refering to my post on the AR15s as being 20 lb. bench rest guns, that is not the case. These are basic AR15 US military rifles that have had some modifications. Some have had a heavy barrel with a different twist rare added. New triggers and Good scopes and mounts.

Robin down under

smokeman 08-05-2006 12:58 AM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 

ORIGINAL: Anthony T.

Check out the remington 700 Varmint rifles. they are just awesome. I like savage for hunting but I dont consider then the best for varmint rigs. The remington has the best receiver made IMO for rebarreling. Most all customs are built on 700 frames. The remington VSSF II has a HS precision graphite composite stock and 26in stainless fluted bull barrel. It's a real looker and will drive nails. The browning A-Bolt M-1000 is an awesome barmint rifle too, but is a little more expensive and the receivers arent as strong IMO. The remington is the best for the money in varmint calibers. They make the VSSF II, the VS, the VLS, and maybe a few more. they all look and shoot like a dream. They're right in there with the savage in price. The savages are about to lose their"best bang for the buck" ststus IMO. They're going up in price because everybody's buying them where they're so cheap. I'll admit they're just as good in a hunting rifle as some others, but they lack in the varmint dept.
These was not composite,graphite barrels where you could change the sleeves..These was solid as mine is....

Anthony T. 08-05-2006 01:26 AM

RE: New Varmint Rifle
 
[&:](confused)


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:19 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.