New Member-Advice Requested

[Flatbush Harry]

I've been an M1/M1A shooter with iron sights heretofore. I'm thinking of getting into Varmint hunting/target shooting with a bolt action rifle. I've tentatively narrowed my choices down to a Savage mod. 10 or 12 or Remington 700 in either .223 Rem or .308Win and using a Burris or Leupold 4/4.5-12x. I'd appreciate recommendations for rifle and scope setups and, if other rifles make the most sense, your thoughts on these as well.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,

Harry

 

[Flatbush Harry]

Looking at another thread that seems to address the rifle question. Sorry for the bandwidth pollution. Advice on scopes would be welcome, though.

Thanks,

Harry

 

[taliv]

welcome!

 

[Big Bill]

FH - When I used to hunt coyotes and bobcats for their pelts to earn money. I used a Ruger M77 Mark II bull barrel .22-250 with a 10X Leupold.

It was the most effective rifle I have ever used on varments and up to mule deer.

And, even though I now shoot a .25-06 Ruger M77 Mark II. I still prefer a .22-250.

BTW, welcome here. This is a great place.

 

[rbernie]

Welcome.

I settled on a Tikka T3 Varmint in 223 for similar duties, and have been exceptionally pleased with the choice. I got mine with the 1:8" twist barrel so that I can use the heavier 223 bullets.

 

[Flatbush Harry]

Thanks for the welcome and the advice so far. I'll stay tuned.

Best regards, and

Harry