I want a new varmint rifle, but I don’t want to be ordinary.

[MLC]

On second thought, I have a 6mm Remington. I can count on one hand the number of folks I've seen at the range with a 6mm Remmy, 0.
It is a factory chambered caliber which will save you $$plus it's a fantastic cartridge with a bit more case capacity than the 243. 4K fps is attainable with 55 grain bullet but it loses its gusto quickly. As Art has said many times the 85g Sierra BTHP makes a great deer round as well.
You could go out and buy a cheap Mauser for less than a C note and have a smith put in a 6mm Rem barrel. Since it is the same parent case (8x57,7x57,257bob,6.5x57) it should be pretty simple. It's not a rifle that you'd make money on reselling though.

 

[seeker_two]

How's this for different?...

.219 Zipper

Or you could always try .25-20 or .32-20 lever-actions...

 

[0007]

Just thought about it. I've got a friend who will build you a tack-driver AR-15 upper in 6mm X .223. He built some ARs for some Japanese clients and did them in this caliber because they aren't allowed to own "military calibers". Used flat-top uppers and 20 inch barrels for them. Said they were real nice shooters.

 

[redneck2]

I'll jump on the pile again...

if you're gonna coyote hunt, check out the "Coyote Gods" forum

they use the .17 Remmie and get kills at 300+. Quieter than many other centerfires and, as noted previously, most times it doesn't exit.

It'd be perfect for what you want.

http://www.coyotegods.com

also, http:www.saubier.com

 

[Midnight]

I was about to suggest .17 Rem as well. Coyote Gods is a great site.

 

[Ky Larry]

How about a Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 in .264 Win mag? I shot a ground hog from 177 yards (laser ranged) with my cousins Model 70 with an old 6X Weaver scope, factory Win ammo. The accuracy of this rifle/caliber combo is unbeleiveable. Trouble is , he won't sell me this rifle. :banghead:

 

[Art Eatman]

Even the post-'64 Model 70 in .264 WinMag is very accurate. And, it's a lot cheaper starting point if you want to restock, etc. IIRC, it came with a 26" barrel and was produced for only three or four (?) years.

Art