Ok All, I asked this question over on a few other of Nosler's forums, Just Want to make sure I get every last opinion out there. (there are some VERY Knowledgeable people over there! Thankyou!!) I'm gonna buy a new Varmit rifle (actually for my wife) I want to buy a factory rifle that will perform out of the box without huge dollars of inprovements. Being it is for the wife, I'm sure you all know, the less I spend on her, the more for me :grin: :grin: Here in western NY, We have rolling hills covered with Alfalfa and full of chucks. There is usually a slight breeze (0 to 10 mph) and seldom a shot over 300 yds. , most in the 100 - 200 range. My 25-06 is a little hot for her, so anything from .243 down is in the running. Here are my top caliber choices right now, but with good reasoning, could be changed.
22-250
220 swift
243 win
204
22wssm
17 Rem
manufacturers
Savage
Tikka
Remington
Winchester
Ruger
Marlin
Others?
other things to consider. SS, Twist rate, Wood vs composite.
22-250
220 swift
243 win
204
22wssm
17 Rem
manufacturers
Savage
Tikka
Remington
Winchester
Ruger
Marlin
Others?
other things to consider. SS, Twist rate, Wood vs composite.