need a high powered rifle
05-23-2006, 02:25 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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need a high powered rifle
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.
05-23-2006, 05:49 PM
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rocky Mtn. Hse. Alberta
Posts: 823
RE: need a high powered rifle
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.
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.
05-23-2006, 06:54 PM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: need a high powered rifle
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
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
05-23-2006, 07:24 PM
#8
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: McLean County,KY
Posts: 85
RE: need a high powered rifle
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.
