Good Varmint Rifle

[giggitygiggity]

Here is the deal. I want a varmint rifle chambered in .22-250. I would prefer that it be a heavy barrel and fluted if possible. I also like stainless/synthetic. I have been looking at the Winchester Coyote Lite, Remington 700 VSSF II, and the Weatherby Accurmark. What other options are out there or what else do you recommend? I am especially concerned about the trigger. I like light triggers. I have a few Winchester M70's. They are the ones that they used to sell at Walmart for $400. The triggers are crisp, but they feel like I have to really squeeze before they will break. Are the triggers on the rifles that I mentioned any better? Thanks.

 

[Sunray]

Fluting is primarily decoration. You'll never shoot a varmint rifle fast enough for long enough for the heat dissipation to matter.
"...feel like I have to really squeeze before they will break..." All new rifles require a trigger job due to frivolous law suits. Change the springs.
Winchester Coyote Lite(a modified/updated M70), Rem 700 and Weatherby Mk V triggers are user adjustable.
"...What other options are out there..." Savage 12 series. Best bang for your buck. Have a look at the FVSS. http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire_home.htm

 

[ar24095]

I had a Savage Mod 12 BVSS in 22-250 That would shoot less than 1/2"at 100ydrs with hand loads. Very nice rifle for the money.

 

[Beagle-zebub]

My understanding is that fluting is more for reducing weight than for dissipating heat, although I suppose it does that too, to some extent. The way I had it put to me is that heavy, fluted barrels have almost as much stiffness as same-sized unfluted ones, but with a good deal less weight.

 

[Uncle Mike]

Forget the flutes....hype on paper...a selling point!

 

[Sunray]

"...fluting is more for reducing weight..." Doesn't reduce the weight by much. Certainly not enough to matter. Theory is that it increases the surface area and acts like a radiator. Just like the fins on an SMG/LMG barrel. Fins and fluting cost more to make.

 

[jenrob]

I have a Savage LRPV in 22-250 and the trigger needs nothing.Got a smokin deal for $699 the trigger is adjustable and comes with the tool for the adjustments.

It is stainless/syn. and isn't a pack gun. it is heavy bout 15lbs with scope and bipod

If you are willing to wait it out you can find somebody selling a Remington model 700 and buy it for the action. then build of of it.

 

[giggitygiggity]

How slick are the actions of the Savage Rifles when compared to Remingtons and Winchesters?

 

[stubbicatt]

The CZ rifle has the feature of the detachable box magazine. You can even use the 10 rounders from the CZ750 rifle if you get the 22-250. Laminated, plastic, or traditional walnut. Cold hammer forged barrel. Adjustable set trigger. Really a nice rifle.

I love mine, tho it is 308 not 22 250.

 

[dagger dog]

Check out the Ruger KM77 VT BBZ MKII in .22-250 it's not fluted but it's on heck of a rifle with one of the best triggers on a production rifle, better than ANY Savage Accu-Trigger and I own 3 Savage Accu-trigger Rifles and 1 Ruger VT, the Ruger VT trigger is in the the same class with Timmney or Jewell, it is fully adjustable 3 ways and lets off with less creep than the Savages, and the Ruger Vt I own is sub-moa .

 

[muffo]

I would consider a cz as long as you dont want to shoot over 55 grain projectiles. the single set trigger is really good. I set up a friends one and it was about 4 ounce when set. straight out of the box with hand loads the laminated varmint will shoot half inch groups