Author Topic: What's your most accurate shooting varmint rifle? (Read 3883 times)

Revolver Nuts · « **on:** March 12, 2007, 05:03:47 AM »

Was just wondering who is shooting what for varmints?

Exactly how accurate are they?

What do you considered to be the minimum accuracy for varmint hunting?

Thanks,
Revolver Nuts

Qaz · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:03:39 AM »

At what distance are we talking about? I have a 17HRM that on a calm day will stack bullets at 100yds. I know a guy that says accuracy doesn't start till you are at 500yds! I shoot a contender pistol that I can shoot through the same hole at 50yds, at 100yds under an inch and at 200yds it will shoot four shots all on a 21/2" post-it, at 300yds the bullets really open up. On the same day I took my Remington 700 and out of a cold barrel, shot a 4 bullet group that all 4 bullet holes touched at 200yds. I am proud and pleased as punch with those two rifles, but that Contender is accurate!

I shoot a rifle well and a pistol, alright, better than most but not nearly as well as others. I think that unless something is wrong with the gun, all can shoot better than we are capable of.

I consider the minimum accuracy for varmint hunting to be what ever is required to kill your target with one shot. To be honest, I haven't met many people that shoot well or accurately over 200yds. I have seen some incrediblly accurate guns that can shoot exceedingly well with the right person behind them. I just have not seen that many gifted shooters. I do not consider myself to be a great shot, just alright, with alot to learn!

Qaz

cherokee75 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:26:05 AM »

I have a Savage 110 in .243 that is capable of shooting a heck of a lot better than I can. It is a combo that came with a Simmons 3-9x32 scope which is not great but works. I can usually keep groups just under 2" at 200 yards. The good thing about a .243 is, if you can rifle hunt deer in your state or area, this rifle can serve double duty.

Ahab · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:26:33 AM »

Right now it's a .257WBY Mk5. Under the right conditions will print cloverleafs at 100yds and into a quarter at 300 if I do my part. Even handloading is a bit expensive with this one so I'm looking for a nice .204 Ruger.

lucky guy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:39:30 AM »

Mine is a Remington XR 100 in 204 Ruger. I haven't finished working loads for it, but have gotten groups at and below 1/3" at 100 yards with HSM 32 gr.'s.

beemanbeme · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2007, 02:22:29 PM »

Rem 700 VS in 22-250. I've won factory matches with that rifle. I also have a XR-100 in .223 but I use that for match only. I've shot one (1) group in competition that measured .1XX. I've also got a "Bull Durham"

on a Rem 788 platform in .222. Haven't finalized a load for it yet but it's showing potential.

Doesniper · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2007, 03:38:54 PM »

I have an old Sako single shot in .222 that has shot 5 shot groups under .2 at 100yds. and a Rem 700 custom in 17 M4 that will shoot almost as well.

jro45 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:02:11 AM »

I have a Rem 700 22-250. It shoots a 1/2" three shot group at 100 yds. It just loves groundhogs.

dw06 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:43:04 AM »

Quote from: jro45 on March 13, 2007, 03:02:11 AM

I have a Rem 700 22-250. It shoots a 1/2" three shot group at 100 yds. It just loves groundhogs.

+1

james · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:00:49 AM »

My most accurate small cal. is a Rem 788 in .223 with a Tasco 3 x 9. At 100 yds. it out shoots my 700 BDL. with a 4 x 16 scope. I've tested a lot of handloads thru both rifles and the 788 groups are about half of the 700's. I bedded the stock and adjusted the trigger of the 700 but it still can't compete with the stock 788. The 700 easily shoots less than a moa but I'm saving the 788 for serious shooting. So far I haven't missed a varmint because I was carrying the wrong gun. If I head for p-dog country I'll take at least three rifles including the 788 and might even put a better scope on it.
jh

Mnswede · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:37:40 AM »

My most accurate varmint bolt action is a Savage 250 AI bull barreled rifle, sub 1/2 inch accuracy. My most accurate semi auto is a DPMS HB Ar type rifle with sub 1/2 inch accuracy in Win 308.

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:05:14 AM »

Mine is an old 700 BDL Varmint in 22-250 with a Lyman Super Target Spot. If I do my part it will shoot 1/2" groups everytime.

kudzu · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:39:34 AM »

Ruger 77 MkII 6mm - 95gr BT - Will stay in silver $ at 200 yrds.
TC Pro Hunter 22-250 - 50 gr Accutip Cloverleaf 3 shot groups at 100.

DM

bigjeepman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:53:03 AM »

Mine is a Savage 10FP in .223 with a B&C stock ... other than that, it is all factory ... best groups to date: have two 3 shot groups under .200" with Hornaday Vmax 55gr ... probably averages (just guessing without doing a lot of math) .400" to .500" groups @ 100 yards ...

jasonprox700 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2007, 07:16:11 AM »

Quote from: jro45 on March 13, 2007, 03:02:11 AM

I have a Rem 700 22-250. It shoots a 1/2" three shot group at 100 yds. It just loves groundhogs.

Mine too

jasonprox700 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2007, 07:20:58 AM »

I also have a Bushmaster Varminter that will group around a 1/2" with handloads.

oneshotonekill · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2007, 09:33:38 AM »

My most accurate is a Savage model 12 FVSS in 223. It will shoot just about anything into a half inch at 100 and with loads it likes it will consistently print below .3. My favorite to shoot is a Winchester model 70 heavy varmit 22-250 from the Winchester custom shop. The rifle fits like a glove and is very comfortable to shoot. It is no slouch but the Savage shoots a bit better.

5.56er · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2007, 09:45:16 AM »

mine is a ruger 77V in 220 swift it will shoot 1/4 of an inch and a savage 22 hornet in a 93G 1/2 groups at 100 yards 3 shot for both. The most accurate rifle that I ever owned was a winchester model 70 coyote 308 it would be one ragged hole. I have a cz 223 that I am working on, and a stevens 200 in 308 that is going to become a 22-250

Mr. Joe · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:09:36 AM »

Rem 700 VS in 22-250. Bold and action trued, trigger adjusted by me. Topped by a bushnell 3200 7-21 x40 mill-dot. Gun sits atop the factory HS stock. Most acurate gun ive ever fired.

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2007, 02:48:17 PM »

Winchester Model 70 Ranger in 30-06. Yep, one of the crappy push feed ones that didn't shoot very well.

It was the most accurate rifle I've ever owned, it would put five 180 Failsafes in one ragged hole at 100 yds, and most of everything else under an inch for five shots too. Not really a varmint gun, but I used it for one, just cause it shot so well. Expensive to shoot those premium loads at coyotes and crows though. I sold it, stupidly. I was at camp one year, and a guy saw it shoot, and offered an obscene amount of money for it. I bought it for $300, put about $350 in it (stock, parkerized, bedding, new bottom metal). When he started laying down the $100 bills, I stopped him at $1100.

I told him that I didn't have that much in it, he said he didn't care, it was the best shooting 30-06 he'd seen and he wasn't leaving without it. Of course, I wish everyday I still had it. Oh well, what's a guy to do? $:-\$

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2007, 03:50:58 PM »

Hopefully everyone is out shooting if you have woodchucks in your area

Buckfever · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2007, 05:02:59 AM »

Tikka Whitetail Hunter Master Continental .223

This gun is a real throw back to just pure workmanship fit and finish. It is as accurate as any rifle I have shot. On a sled it will shoot sub-moa, in fact close to sub 1/2" moa at a 100yards. It weights about 10 lbs with a Elite 4200 4-16.
I don't think I could ever sell this firearm but some times a CZ 527 in a .223 might be a better choice for varmint hunting. This is evrything I expected as to accuracy and old time blued and wood looks. It graces's my gun cabinet and usually is the first one other hunters ask about either at the range or at home. This is a keeper. Buckfever

Ahab · « **Reply #22 on:** June 07, 2007, 03:12:51 PM »

Well it's not my new Savage 16FSS in .204 Ruger. All factory ammo keyholing, primers are cratered. Yes, I've sent it back to the factory.

Inrut24/7 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2007, 02:36:05 AM »

Its a tossup between my rem 788 222, h&r ultra varmint 223 and my Vanguard 270 wsm (110 grain V-max's) with my reloads all three will put five shots in the size of a nickel.

drdougrx · « **Reply #24 on:** June 08, 2007, 12:57:58 PM »

Hi,

Mine's a Rem 700 LVFS (Lite Varmint Fluted Stainless) in .223 with a 6x18 Leupold VX-II scope w dot reticle.

saltydog · « **Reply #25 on:** June 09, 2007, 07:52:05 AM »

Bolt action - mid 70's M70 HB 22-25 and PS 308-. Semi auto - Rock River 20" 223 and PTR 308.

Deathwind · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2007, 12:11:05 AM »

Never had any complaints from the coyotes/foxes about my Swift.

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2007, 12:33:55 PM »

I have a Remington XP-100 in 7br that is very accurate, It is capeable of better accuracy than I am

Muskie Hunter · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2007, 11:06:06 PM »

Which one ?

I have a Ruger no. 1 in 22-250 , a Remington VLS in 22-250 , a newly aquired Remington SPS in 22-250 and a Savage Classic in 22-250. All are quite capable of half inch or better .I had trouble getting real good groups with the Savage but finnaly got her punched in to one ragged hole. Sure wish I didn't have so many to choose from and load for but my hay has just been cut and the hogs are many.It's war !

Aardvark · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2007, 02:07:08 AM »

Without delving into my 22mags, I will have to say that this 25-06 built ion a Turk M38 Mauser action is one of my top shooters in small caliber: