Best Varment Rifle
#11
OK, so very few rifles, and fewer shooters even have the capability of hitting a 4" target at 1000 yards, so to talk 1000 yards and to do it, are two totally different things. Even to hit and kill a coyote, again 4" kill zone, at 500 yards is a feat in of itself. So let's be realistic and keep it at 500 yards and less, and at those ranges a .243 will be hard to beat.
#12
Listen to Howler - He is telling you the real deal.
Inexpensive gun and scope that can shoot 4" groups at 1,000 yards is not very probable even in a snipers hands.
How about working your way up to it......................First.
BTW - A 7MM is one of the 1,000 yard cartridges you were asking about.
Inexpensive gun and scope that can shoot 4" groups at 1,000 yards is not very probable even in a snipers hands.
How about working your way up to it......................First.
BTW - A 7MM is one of the 1,000 yard cartridges you were asking about.
Last edited by Sheridan; 07-21-2009 at 11:00 AM.
#14
Dryridge, you hit the nail on the head. I dont care about pelts. I dont know if I wll ever be good enough to hit a target at 1000yds but I will be taking shots between 500 & 700yds for sure. My buddy is picking up a Rem. 700 in a .223 this weekend and ima bout 2 weeks away from having the money saved for what ever I decide to buy. I will have a chance to try his .223 so that may help. Thanks for the 260 tip. I never said I wanted an inexpencive rifle. I know that what I want to accomplish wont come cheap. I load my own so I know how to work up a load. Dont understand the working my way up to it statement. I figure that I have been working up to it already. Not only is a shot at 300yds+ not easy to do, but I am consistant and will take that shot on game with confidence. Im not a newbee to shooting. Just at that distance, is new territory for me. Thanks for all your advice and I will let yall know what I decide on.
Last edited by Powerfisher; 07-23-2009 at 11:25 AM. Reason: Add information.
#15
The .223 is NOT a "500-700" yard coyote killing caliber. It just don't have enough punch that far for anything more than a prairie dog. Gonna have to step up to at least a .24 cal. to have enough energy to dump coyotes, if you can hit them, at 500-700 yards.
#16
Nontypical Buck
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..........Let alone wind problems with the lighter bullet at those ranges....Go heavier...At least 24 cal.
#17
Powerfisher,
I looked back at your original post and sure enough - no suggestion of inexpensive (Sorry !).
So, 243 would be a good cartridge at 500 + yards.
http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.243winchester.html
But if you don't care about the pelts consider a 7MM or if you feel confident with your 30-06 - work up a hot load and go get'em.
Let us know what you end up with and good luck !
I looked back at your original post and sure enough - no suggestion of inexpensive (Sorry !).
So, 243 would be a good cartridge at 500 + yards.
http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.243winchester.html
But if you don't care about the pelts consider a 7MM or if you feel confident with your 30-06 - work up a hot load and go get'em.
Let us know what you end up with and good luck !
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Adirondacks
Posts: 1,305
For a dedicated varmint gun this guy is hard to beat-
http://www.savagearms.com/12model_lo...r_dualport.htm
Not cheap but if you want reach it's got it big time.
http://www.savagearms.com/12model_lo...r_dualport.htm
Not cheap but if you want reach it's got it big time.
#19
For really long range, I'd get a hot 6mm or 6.5mm like the 6X284 or 6.5X284. You need a high BC and MV for 1000 yards!
You might also consider the 25/'06 and the 257 Weatherby Magnum in a heavy barreled varmint rifle.
You might also consider the 25/'06 and the 257 Weatherby Magnum in a heavy barreled varmint rifle.
Last edited by eldeguello; 07-24-2009 at 07:04 AM.
#20
I guess if I dont care about the pelts I could use the Remington Sendero .338 Ultra Mag I spose. Thats a lot of recoil, so I have read. The 30.06 makes a bit of sence too but then I dont have a reason to buy another rifle. Hmmmmm....6.5mm huh? I like that idea. Time for some more research.