A Nikon Coyote 4-14 x 42 would be great for your predator pursuit rifle - it comes camo'd with an ARD. You can go with the 3x9 if you don't think you will be shooting long range.
It does not sound as if you have a ranch rifle model but have the orginal Mini 14 model. Ranch Rifle models have a built base to mount the scope not the side mount al la M1A. I had a similar model - shoots 3-4 moa with typical commercial ammo. If you need a truck gun take the scope off and use...
I would consider the M38 carbine length action. - but as others have suggested hunting in the Rocky Mountains means you may be taking a 300 yard shot or climbing up and down steep terrain all day. A Mosin is definately not built to excell at this type of hunting.
22-250's with a 1:12 twist are a bit individual - the rule to follow is : the shorter the bullet and the faster you move it the higher the twist rate number (slower it is spun) can be to maintain accuracy. This is why the 204 Ruger has been so successful - as it shoots 30 and 40 grain bullets...
+1 on the CZ if you want a Mauser type action. The good news is as the 7 mm REM Mag is a very slow selling cartridge in today's market. If you want more of a classic than a new CZ then you can find really nice older rifles in the caliber for a good price - a quick search of Cabelas produces a...
You appear to have not only paid to much for a new set up but have got wacked on a used rig. The other major issue is you have a scope that is relatively of little value in long range shooting application.
A 208 grain A max for a 308 WIN ?? The bullet is overweight and length for the 308 WIN no one is going to load for it. I would hope you are not even thinking of using this in a semiauto in particular a M1A type rifle.
The 308 if you can afford the ammo - the 16" has the mid wt. barrel and 3 lug bolt as used by the RPK's. The bolt contributes to the outstanding accuracy for a relatively inexpensive rifle. Recoil is a bit more than an M1A. You can buy a rifle and several thousand rounds of ammo fot the price of...
Ethical red flag here - The choice of a 17 HMR will not be the best choice for any of your considered applications (deer or predators) except under the very best of conditions. The 17's have their place and it certainly in not in the big game or larger predator hunting arena. You may be that...
Nice rifle - I have one in a 17 Mach2 - trigger is better than my Marlin 17 HMR. The Pentax gamemaster is a good scope - had BDC stadia - about $150 - the Bushnell is a nice scope but has plastic turret adjustment unless they have changed in recent times. The Mueller is OK. A scope of 12x to 14x...
Sorry while the 30:06 is a fine cartridge with an over 100 year history it is less popular than the 308WIN in today's marketplace. The way Walmart merchandises firearms is to pick up slow selling - seconds - or promotional items from the mfg. at cut rates and then offer the consumer a better buy...
Make sure you try fitting the Romak to your face with the scope on - if you are a larger individual typically they don't fit very well. It is a squad support rifle and capable of decent accuracy to 500 yards. The SVT is more of a classic rifle - some have scope rail some don't. They were...
Bolt action for dedicated pig rifle ? +1 on lever action rifle in 30:30 or larger would be my first recommendation unless you have an AR - then pig hunting is why they make large caliber semiauto rifles - as in 50 Beowolf. 450 SOCOM isn't it. Buy an upper and have some fun.
They will digest all types of ammo thrown at them however accuracy is best with your reloads that slow them down a bit. Good luck on finding one for $375 in good condition. Ruger is supposedly going to sell 20 round mags to the public market.
You have a long barrel which give you an opportunity to burn a bit slower powder like Varget as recommended. 175's and somewhere in the 44 gr. range. Lapua brass.
You are picking the wrong caliber to use as an example - you might as well use a Weatherby cartridge as the cost of brass for 54R is abnormally high. Reloads are superior in this caliber as your choice of 308bullets is wide. Mid range powder - Varget / 4895 and large rifle primers are all you...
Given you stated use I would advise you to get a 223 REM with at least a 20" barrel w/1:8 or 1:9 twist rate. The 204 has been a great addition to my varmit rifle group but is somewhat specialized as is the 22-250. IMO it is an even race between the 204 Ruger and 22-250 for ranges up to 300...
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