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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
Snowy Mountain Rifles wants your input on ideal walking varmint rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="gebhardt02" data-source="post: 740389" data-attributes="member: 12695"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">So here is what I'm noticing from everybody's input. It seems the 22 cal bullets are preferred but in a larger case capacity than the .223 gives, and the 22-250 seems to be the most popular so far with the 243 and 223 a tie for second. The 6mm bullets also are popular but cartridge wise are split between a few different cartridges. Bullet weights for the 22 cal run from 55-75 grains so the barrel should be twisted appropriately to stabilize the heavier bullets. By far the most requested barrel length is 24". The barrel should be slightly heavier than a sporter weight barrel but not overly heavy like on a tactical type rifle. A Krieger #4 Heavy sporter seems to fit the bill and is close in contour to other contours requested. Fluting seems to also be highly requested. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">For the stock, I am seeing a lot of requests for a stock shape with a narrower forend, and a normal sporter type grip is also the favorite. Being that we would like to build this rifle to suit all sorts, I would like to stay away from stocks with cast-off or shadowline cheeks so the lefty shooters (such as my wife) can also feel comfortable with it. The McMillan Remington Varmint stock has a 2" forend and trim grip. The HTG would also be a nice stock along with the Manners MCS-T. An adjustable cheek is a huge benefit on these stocks so I am happy to see many of you have requested such a feature. Colors seem to be a desert oriented type with accompanying color on the metal. Two studs is pretty much the norm up front and one in the rear.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Here is what I'm coming up with based these parameters:</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Caliber: 22-250</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Bullet: 55-75 grain</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Twist: 8</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Contour: Benchmark barrel for Krieger #4 Heavy Sporter, fluted.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Length: 24"</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Flutes: yes</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Stock: Manners MCS-TA with lightest fill, Inlet for SMR 3600 action and PTG BDL hardware, two bipod studs in front one in the rear. LOP set for 13.25".</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Color: Molded in desert sage</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">I'll get a quote worked up on this and get an ESTIMATED price posted. Thank you to everybody that posted. I think these specs will make a fine walking varminter. We'll get things ordered this week.</span></span></p><p> </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'">Geb</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gebhardt02, post: 740389, member: 12695"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]So here is what I’m noticing from everybody’s input. It seems the 22 cal bullets are preferred but in a larger case capacity than the .223 gives, and the 22-250 seems to be the most popular so far with the 243 and 223 a tie for second. The 6mm bullets also are popular but cartridge wise are split between a few different cartridges. Bullet weights for the 22 cal run from 55-75 grains so the barrel should be twisted appropriately to stabilize the heavier bullets. By far the most requested barrel length is 24”. The barrel should be slightly heavier than a sporter weight barrel but not overly heavy like on a tactical type rifle. A Krieger #4 Heavy sporter seems to fit the bill and is close in contour to other contours requested. Fluting seems to also be highly requested. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]For the stock, I am seeing a lot of requests for a stock shape with a narrower forend, and a normal sporter type grip is also the favorite. Being that we would like to build this rifle to suit all sorts, I would like to stay away from stocks with cast-off or shadowline cheeks so the lefty shooters (such as my wife) can also feel comfortable with it. The McMillan Remington Varmint stock has a 2” forend and trim grip. The HTG would also be a nice stock along with the Manners MCS-T. An adjustable cheek is a huge benefit on these stocks so I am happy to see many of you have requested such a feature. Colors seem to be a desert oriented type with accompanying color on the metal. Two studs is pretty much the norm up front and one in the rear.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Here is what I’m coming up with based these parameters:[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Caliber: 22-250[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Bullet: 55-75 grain[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Twist: 8[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Contour: Benchmark barrel for Krieger #4 Heavy Sporter, fluted.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Length: 24”[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Flutes: yes[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Stock: Manners MCS-TA with lightest fill, Inlet for SMR 3600 action and PTG BDL hardware, two bipod studs in front one in the rear. LOP set for 13.25”.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Color: Molded in desert sage[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]I’ll get a quote worked up on this and get an ESTIMATED price posted. Thank you to everybody that posted. I think these specs will make a fine walking varminter. We’ll get things ordered this week.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri]Geb[/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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