walking varminter opinions?

[Polaris]

First off, not looking to take on another build at this time, looking for a new production rifle.

Have need for a coyote and fox gun. Mostly relatively tight cover, would rarely see a shot over 200 yards. I often hunt off-road, either by snowmobile, 4x4 or on foot and skis so a light, maneuverable rifle is a must. I am hunting for pelts and have no intention to hunt deer with the gun so 6mm and up are out. I handload, and have a fondness for eclectic calibers so any of the oddballs out there are still 'in' but I'd prefer to avoid wildcats. Looking to keep the price down to earth.

What would you guys recommend?

 

[.280 Remington]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =370754470

Not a bad place to start

 

[Anonymous]

A buddy of mine just picked up a Kimber Montana in .223.

Pretty much ideal for what you're doing. Very light and will kill fox and yotes to 200 with authority.

 

[Guy Miner]

I've got a .204 Ruger, a CZ rifle. Factory set trigger, very accurate.

With 35 gr Bergers at nearly 4,000 fps, they go in and destroy the heart & lungs.... But they don't usually come out of a coyote. I'd think that would be dandy if you're hunting them for the pelt. I just wage war on 'em because the coyotes eat MY mule deer.

Of course any .223/5.56 AR-15 with a modest power scope would work just fine too...

Guy

 

[cloverleaf]

17 hornet in the Savage walking Varmit looks interesting. CL

 

[ajvigs]

Savage Predator Hunter in either 223 or 22-250 would make a nice predator gun.

 

[ajvigs]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =369742445

that looks nice too

 

[wvchevy3]

Absolutely love my Savage model 111 fcns... 223 and it's a shooter. Lee

 

[tjen]

CZ527 in 221 Fire Ball or 223REM Sporter barrel 3-9 to 4.5-14.

I have a CZ527-22 Hornet and I might buy one in 221REM and sell my 700-221REM Limited. Their that good and there is now a flush 3 shot magazine vertion in 223rem.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Find yourself a M70 FW in 22-250.

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

22-250 would fit the profile rather well and not cause too much damage with the proper projectile. :mrgreen: this one is very easy to lug around :lol:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =371337509

 

[FOTIS]

17 hornet in a savage 25

 

[nvbroncrider]

That little 'Bee is cute!!

 

[Polaris]

Hey, thanks for the replies. .204 Ruger was already on my radar. Was interested to hear real-world experience vs Wile E. Coyote. Think I'll look into either a CZ or Savage in that caliber or see what I can find used in a vintage Rem, Sako or mauser in the .222 rem, 220 swift, .22-250 or .223 flavor. Sorry guys, I know it's sacrilege, but I just can't own a Winchester unless it's an M1 Garand.

 

[Polaris]

Found a Savage 340V at a local retailer in .225 win. That would definitely fit the "eclectic calibre" bill. I've experience with 2 model 40's in 30-30 that were very fine shooters with handloaded ammo. Anybody got experience with the 340V? The balance weight and overall handling fit the profile I'm looking for. What is the going rate for one in good condition? They're priced at $450 which seems a bit high to me for a rifle in good but used condition in a nearly extinct calibre.

 

[Thebear_78]

I have been pondering one lately myself. I am thinking about getting a mini Mauser in 223 and rebarreling it in 6x45. I think that would be about perfection. I know a guy who hunts wolves a lot and he likes the. 80 gr hornady fmj at 2800fps as a perfect fur combo.

The light fast rounds still blow up cats and fox and questionable on larger fur bearers. The moderate speed 6mm bullets does well with minimal sewing all around.

 

[BK]

Find yourself a M70 FW in 22-250.

I'd have a real hard time not going this way...

 

[BK]

Or a pimped out EBR...

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Anything with a 30 round magazine ? :lol: MINI 30 :grin:

 

[Polaris]

Found a Rem 722 in .222 rem this weekend. Working on a trade with the guy currently. Thanks for all the opinions!