Recommendations for a varmint rifle
Hi everyone,
I know that this question has been covered to a certain degree but I would repeat the question in a slightly different way.
I am looking for a varmint rifle that I will not be using to take anything as big as a deer (I already have a Sako 270). I also would like a rifle that is semi-auto but with a more traditional style as opposed to the military style. Possibly a 204, 22 Hornet, 223, or 22-250 (I do not believe there is a 22-250 semi-auto) would work. Something like the Browning BAR rifles except they do not have a caliber smaller that the 243.
In addition, I shoot left handed so it would have to be somewhat ambidextrous.
I would like to keep the price under $1,200 but I could be tempted to go higher for the right solution.
Thanks for your help.
I know that this question has been covered to a certain degree but I would repeat the question in a slightly different way.
I am looking for a varmint rifle that I will not be using to take anything as big as a deer (I already have a Sako 270). I also would like a rifle that is semi-auto but with a more traditional style as opposed to the military style. Possibly a 204, 22 Hornet, 223, or 22-250 (I do not believe there is a 22-250 semi-auto) would work. Something like the Browning BAR rifles except they do not have a caliber smaller that the 243.
In addition, I shoot left handed so it would have to be somewhat ambidextrous.
I would like to keep the price under $1,200 but I could be tempted to go higher for the right solution.
Thanks for your help.
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Why would you want a semi for varmits? Accuracy and bolts are the way to go. Just curious. BTW, semis would be illegal for that application in many states.
Sako Fan0 -
Consider a Ruger 10/22 Mag to 100 Yds, .17 HMR to 175 yds (Both will require the basic action rework and bbl/stock replacement and a good scope for under MOA accuracy. The Ar 15 can be made into a great varmint rifle in .223. 300 Yd potential 0 -
There is the Remington 7400 series which I believe I've seen in .223 and may well be available in 22-250 or 220 swift. If you should go this route be aware that no one I know claims this is an out of the box varmint rig. I would expect massive amounts of rework to get it to shoot 1/2" groups @100yds. In general it is much more difficult to change out barrels on semi-auto rifles then on bolt actions. The theoretical accuracy possible may well be the same for eithier, but the practical side will probably keep the varmint rifle either single shot or bolt action for a long time to come. If your real want is a blast away varmint rig, the 10-22 in either 22mag or 17HMR is probably the way to go with out having to sell the house to pay for it. 0 -
Thanks for the info - I should probably clarify. I am not looking for a varmint rig from the traditional sense. I am really just looking for a high quality rifle that I can take my son varmint hunting. For example fox, Racoons, etc, without having to blast everything with a deer rifle. Shooting ? inch groups at 200 yards is not a requirement. Of course, I want a high quality, accurate rifle but I really need a kind of all around, fun to shoot gun. 0 -
Although my varmint rifles are all bolt action the AR-15 type rifle would make a good choice. I have shot praire dogs with an Olympic Arms AR type .223. Worked fine.
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MARK TWAIN0 -
If I were you, I'd look at the Ruger 10/22 Mag or the Ruger Mini 14 or the Ruger Mini 30...... these probably come close to your needs as requested. Altho, I also recommend a bolt action in 22-250.... 
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Hi everyone,
anyone familiar with brownings A-bolt II medallion rifle with the BOSS system. any thoughts or suggestions please advise. still shopping
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Oh, then that's easy get the Ranch style Ruger Mini 14. If you are talking midsize game like fox and coon, with a fun factor thrown in, then the Mini 14 is the rifle for you. Many will say that they have a hard time holding a 2" goup at 100yds, but your not out fur hunting as such and the mag holds between 10 and 30 rounds. The Ranch style has intergal receiver scope mounts if you should want to put low power optics on it. Also there are a few folks geared up to accuratize the Mini if you should ever decide that you need more from it then it can already give. 0 -
Sorry folks,
some things i didn't add was that the rifle i am considering is browning A-Bolt II Medallion Varmint in .22-250, 26 inch heavy barrel, w/ adjustable BOSS System, glass bedded, adjustable 1lb trigger pull. Factory mirror polish laminated dark gray stock w/checkering & palm swell, high lust deep polished bluing. Detachable 5 round capacity magazine, mirror bore, mint rifling, & crown
Chef0 -
I don't belive the Rem. Woodsmaster series was ever in anything smaller than .243 or 6mm. The model 760 pump was. The Browning BAR
has been in .243 and .25-06(I think there was a prototype in .22-250 but rare, if any ever got out in public). The BLR Browning was in both .22-250 and .223. Armalite AR-10 was in .243. I can't remember which AR type manufacturers were advertising .204 ruger on an AR type upper a while ago. Check with Armalite, DPMS, Bushmaster or Rock River. My quess would be Armalite or DPMS. The Browning A bolt II is a very nice rifle but so are the heavy barrel Howa and Weatherby Vangard, the Savage 112 w/accutrigger and the Ruger Varmint. For the money, it's tough to beat the Savage or Howa/Vangard. The Trigger of the Savage is darn hard to beat. Period.0 -
I'll be looking at Weatherby Vangard or Howa 1500 in a .223.
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jlight, Just get a Remington 700 in 22-250. The action is a classic that can be upgraded, there are many aftermarket parts available, triggers, stocks, barrels, you name it. The 700 action has been a solid action for many yrs and can be had for much less than the 1200 you quoted. As far as the CHEF's post's are concerned, CHEF you should be aware that forum etiquette would apply here, you should start a new topic and post your question there. What you are doing is known as Hijacking a thread and is looked down upon. Not trying to be a jerk here but just some words of advice. Welcome to the forums. Sounds like you sort of have your mind made up, the brownings are nice rifles.
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Just my 2 cents....Remington Model 7 in 6mm REM. Bolt action, accurate, fast handling and flat shootin.
Paul
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jlight,
my first and foremost choice would be a Savage 12(FV or BSS) however, your requirements lead me to tell you this:
The only thing you can get is what ern98 said and that is a Ruger mini 14. They only come in .223 (the mini 30 is a 7.62x39). It is non-military (actually old military, not AR-15 style) and semi-auto. It is one of the most reliable actions in the world too.
Another way to take this and I think some of the guys have pointed you in this direction is to look at one of the rifles with a triple lug system instead of two. Tikka, Weatherby*, Browning(?) and some others use the three lug system which causes only a 60 degree bolt throw instead of the Rem, Win, Mauser, Ruger77 90 degree throw required with two lugs. They are accurate and can be worked a little faster is what the advantage is with them. -good luck with your choice
*has 60 degree bolt throw I believe but not a three lug system.
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Im with madman a model 7 rem. in 6mm. semi autos are for plinking. get the bolt or how about a single shot? ruger no. 1 in a 223 or 6mm. 0
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