Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 remington
12-31-2007, 03:48 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
I've never owned a browning a-bolt in 222 but I'm a huge Browning a-bolt fan! I love the caliber too! The ones I have messed with love 45 grain v-max bullets.
Is this for your varmit / predator project? I think that would be a great gun / caliber for that application!
Is this for your varmit / predator project? I think that would be a great gun / caliber for that application!
12-31-2007, 04:02 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
I swear by my A-bolt, it's most of my hunting buddies main rifles as well. I think the Browning safety is the best location for a hunting rifle as well, right where you need it and quiet. TheHunter is a very practical, no nonsense rifle. I have never shot a 222 though.
12-31-2007, 04:07 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
I’ve never shot a Browning rifle but I do have a 222 Rem. I like shooting that little round. Came in handy this fall for pest control. Funny thing is that I stocked up on brass for it and haven’t start reloading yet...[>:]
12-31-2007, 06:29 PM
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
Is this for your varmit / predator project? I think that would be a great gun / caliber for that application!
I figure with a 50 grain bullet it can double up on Elk because it is a little overkill on deer.
01-02-2008, 11:39 AM
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
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Yep how did you guessI figure with a 50 grain bullet it can double up on Elk because it is a little overkill on deer.
Is this for your varmit / predator project? I think that would be a great gun / caliber for that application!
I figure with a 50 grain bullet it can double up on Elk because it is a little overkill on deer.
However, back to the 222, the ones I have messed with preferred a shorter barrel, around 20"-22" so the a-bolt hunter would be ideal I would think.
01-02-2008, 12:32 PM
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
I have only seen and handled the Browning A Bolt Varminter chambered in the ol tripple duece. They come with a blued light varmint contour barrel and camoflaged synthetic stock. As good as that cartridge is I would still opt for a 223 over the 222 just for the fact of ammo is much cheaper and more availble and slightly better ballistics.
01-02-2008, 05:34 PM
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RE: Browning Abolt Hunter in 222 reminton
If my personal experirences mean anything, that gun should shoot! I have two A-bolts, a .243 and a .30-06. Both will shoot a variety of loads under an inch at 100 yards, the .243 shooting 70 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips under .5" if I do my part.
I had a Remington 788 in.222, and I shot the best group of my life (.25 inch-5 shots) with that rifle. Why did I trade it?
I currently have a Rem Model 7 in.222. That little carbine will shoot .5" groups all day. Combine that cartridge with an a-bolt, and happiness should result!!
Will
I had a Remington 788 in.222, and I shot the best group of my life (.25 inch-5 shots) with that rifle. Why did I trade it?
I currently have a Rem Model 7 in.222. That little carbine will shoot .5" groups all day. Combine that cartridge with an a-bolt, and happiness should result!!Will
