I had a 243 I was going to make a varmit gun out of. Load me some nice 55-70 grain bullets, whatever proved best in the rifle, and use it for groundhogs, coyotes, etc. A guy wanted me to price the rifle to him, I did, and now its sold. It's OK because I came out on it nicely.
My current rifle selection now goes from a couple CZ 22's to a 223 AR to 2 sweet 6.5x55's.
I am starting to look again for another rifle to use for a varmit gun. Nothing bull barreled or HEAVY, something light, easy to carry through the field or the woods. Easy to get in and out of the truck.
I am looking at the choices I have had some experience with and taking opinions on these and others. I had a 204 at one time that I sold to finance another deal. I liked it. Groundhogs hated it. Liked the way the 204 shot at 300 yardsThe only thing was, I didn't take it out on windy days. The only 223 I have ever had is in an AR platform. Good shooter, just sort of big and bulky. Just always questioned ballistics, flat shooting and energy of the 223 over 200 yards. Had a couple 243's over the years, have not found one yet that I said I would never get rid of(unlike my swedes that are keepers), usually sell to finance something else. Son and wife shoot 243's. But, those are THEIR guns.
So, should I go with one of these calibers or something else? Limits are under $800 +/- on the gun. Already have a scope. Not a Savage, Ruger or Browning fan. Like CZ, Tikka, Winny's and Older Remington's.
Other option that comes and goes in my mind is to buy a TC Prohunter frame and one or all of the 3 calibers listed above in the 28" prohunter barrels. Read some positive things about these barrels. They only thing I would worry about with the TC is the inaccuracy of some of the barrels. Maybe there are many accurate ones out there, but you read alot about the bad barrels.
Now I need input from the experts........................
My current rifle selection now goes from a couple CZ 22's to a 223 AR to 2 sweet 6.5x55's.
I am starting to look again for another rifle to use for a varmit gun. Nothing bull barreled or HEAVY, something light, easy to carry through the field or the woods. Easy to get in and out of the truck.
I am looking at the choices I have had some experience with and taking opinions on these and others. I had a 204 at one time that I sold to finance another deal. I liked it. Groundhogs hated it. Liked the way the 204 shot at 300 yardsThe only thing was, I didn't take it out on windy days. The only 223 I have ever had is in an AR platform. Good shooter, just sort of big and bulky. Just always questioned ballistics, flat shooting and energy of the 223 over 200 yards. Had a couple 243's over the years, have not found one yet that I said I would never get rid of(unlike my swedes that are keepers), usually sell to finance something else. Son and wife shoot 243's. But, those are THEIR guns.
So, should I go with one of these calibers or something else? Limits are under $800 +/- on the gun. Already have a scope. Not a Savage, Ruger or Browning fan. Like CZ, Tikka, Winny's and Older Remington's.
Other option that comes and goes in my mind is to buy a TC Prohunter frame and one or all of the 3 calibers listed above in the 28" prohunter barrels. Read some positive things about these barrels. They only thing I would worry about with the TC is the inaccuracy of some of the barrels. Maybe there are many accurate ones out there, but you read alot about the bad barrels.
Now I need input from the experts........................