What rifles you guys running for varmint hunting?

[cantfixstupid]

You guys running the 204 Ruger really need to look at the 20 Practical when it's time for a barrel. Same performance, cheap brass and less powder. It's what the 204 should have been.

I have looked at the 20 Tactical but I have a bunch rounds down the tube on the ole 204 and its still in the same place every time and I have run it hard on several occasions, 300 down the tube in less than 2 hours is hard in my book. Its a very bad day for the Sod Poodles when we show up ha ha.
I may go that way when this one flops.

 

[cantfixstupid]

I have looked at the 20 Tactical but I have a bunch rounds down the tube on the ole 204 and its still in the same place every time and I have run it hard on several occasions, 300 down the tube in less than 2 hours is hard in my book. Its a very bad day for the Sod Poodles when we show up ha ha.
I may go that way when this one flops.

Oops Practical*****

 

[WildRose]

You guys running the 204 Ruger really need to look at the 20 Practical when it's time for a barrel. Same performance, cheap brass and less powder. It's what the 204 should have been.

That's like telling a guy he needs to upgrade his 220 Swift to a 22-250

 

[oldfortyfiveauto]

That's like telling a guy he needs to upgrade his 220 Swift to a 22-250

There's no savings there. The practical is a lot cheaper to run because of the 223 brass and less powder.

 

[WildRose]

There's no savings there. The practical is a lot cheaper to run because of the 223 brass and less powder.

I didn't mention savings.

The cost differential though is negligible.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I shot the vast majority of my long-range groundhogs with a custom 22-243AI built off a Rem 40x action with a 26" #7 contour bbl, sitting in a McMillan stock.

I built an even heavier rig in 6.5x284 for shooting beyond 1,000 yds but shot opportunities were hard to find in the areas where I was hunting in central PA.

 

[CNY Yote Hunter]

17 hornet for anything up to coyote, 22-250 for yotes primarily. My buddy runs a 204 and that thing is an awesome choice!!

 

[Paladin300]

Two custom Savages: A Model 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor & A model 110 in 6.5x284 Norma &
A custom Aero Precision 20" AR15 with a Faxon barrel in 223 Wylde. I have also used a 22-250 AI. I am thinking of having another one built on a Rem 700 action I have.

 

[mdmiller]

I shot the vast majority of my long-range groundhogs with a custom 22-243AI built off a Rem 40x action with a 26" #7 contour bbl, sitting in a McMillan stock.

I built an even heavier rig in 6.5x284 for shooting beyond 1,000 yds but shot opportunities were hard to find in the areas where I was hunting in central PA.

Varmint Hunter, I have a 6.5x284 new barrel(30" bull) Dan Lilja.
Show some pics of your beast! Thanks

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Varmint Hunter, I have a 6.5x284 new barrel(30" bull) Dan Lilja.
Show some pics of your beast! Thanks

Here's the 22-243AI which has been shortened and rechambered to 22-243 (plain)

And here is the 6.5x284

 

[mdmiller]

Here's the 22-243AI which has been shortened and rechambered to 22-243 (plain)
View attachment 338398

And here is the 6.5x284

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Thanks VH
Is that a short action on the 6.5x284?
I have to long actions doing nothing!

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Thanks VH
Is that a short action on the 6.5x284?
I have to long actions doing nothing!

Both rifles started out as factory Remington 40X target rifles that I used to shoot groundhogs. One was originally a 22-250 and the other was a 6mmRem. I'm not sure what action length they are. Both are very solid single shot actions, perfect for what I use them for.

I never put a round in the rifle until I'm laying prone and on target. Both wear rather light Jewell triggers. I don't always carry them around, especially the 28" 6.5x284. I built a portable bench which I set up on the edge of large planted fields and hunt like a gentleman. LOL

I've got a few other much lighter groundhog rifles, including a custom Rem model 7 in .223. I've taken hogs out to about 400yds with the light guns.

 

[Idgunner]

Gunner I have seen you blast chucks farther than 600 LOL!

HA. Only if I'm real lucky.

 

[436]

.223 Rem LR 80gr M700 this is a 1k ,223 Rm
.224 Wby Mag Mark V Varmitmaster bottom
6XC on a Wby Mk V Varmitmaster top
The Weatherbys are great little light-weight walking rifles and extremely accurate.