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What is your favorite Centerfire Varmint round and suppressed Centerfire Varmint round?

Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by viking499, Aug 12, 2021.

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  1. viking499

    viking499 Member

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    Are they the same or are they different?
     
    viking499, Aug 12, 2021
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  2. sarduy

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    223/556
     
    sarduy, Aug 12, 2021
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  3. ColtPythonElite

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    .22-250.....I have no need for a suppressed round
     
    ColtPythonElite, Aug 12, 2021
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  4. cornfused

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    .220 Swift....
    Wouldn't even consider a suppressed varmint rifle.
     
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  5. Steve51

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    My only center fire varmint load is a .243 - 75 grain Hornady V-Max over 38.5 grains of Varget.
     
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  6. sarduy

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    That thing is moving what, 3400fps?
     
    sarduy, Aug 12, 2021
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  7. dieselchief

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    222 in a savage 840. 6.5 grendel in a ruger american predator.
     
    dieselchief, Aug 13, 2021
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  8. rayatphonix

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    204 Ruger. 223 is a close second.
     
    rayatphonix, Aug 13, 2021
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  9. 2ndtimer

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    .223 Rem and for ”suppressed”, .17 HMR. (naturally suppressed compared to center fires)
     
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  10. Varminterror

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    Cartridge choice depends on the “varmint,” but it’s the same answer whether suppressed or rude. 223rem, 6 ARC, or 6 creed, not sure which today.
     
    Varminterror, Aug 13, 2021
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  11. irishlad

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    Same here. I really like my 204.
     
    irishlad, Aug 13, 2021
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  12. Txhillbilly

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    223 bolt and AR, and my 22 Creedmoor. I shoot everything suppressed!
     
    Txhillbilly, Aug 13, 2021
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  13. oldfortyfiveauto

    oldfortyfiveauto Member

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    20 Practical
     
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  14. Lo-Profile

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    243 80g Winchester Super X

    Just wish I could find some ... lol
    I'm down to my last 40
     
    Lo-Profile, Aug 14, 2021
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  15. cdb1

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    I don’t have any firearms with suppressors as I feel suppression is a violation of constitutional rights.

    I use a .243, have a .223 and my favorite(which I don’t have) is 22-.250 with 1-7 to 1-8 barrel twist.
     
    cdb1, Aug 14, 2021
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  16. ms6852

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    Well you cut me off, all I ever used for coyote was a 22 magnum, but if I had to choose centerfire it would be a .204 or a .220 swift.
     
    ms6852, Aug 14, 2021
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  17. MacAR

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    Same here. Its the main one, and it's great for what I need it for. Got a savage 243 that's a fine back up, or for when the range is a bit longer or varmints a bit heavier. As others said, no need for a suppressor here.

    Mac
     
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  18. Varminterror

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    Would you elaborate on this?
     
    Varminterror, Aug 14, 2021
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  19. Legionnaire

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    Tossup between .22-250 Ackley and .243 Ackley. Don't shoot suppressed.
     
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  20. horsemen61

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    Right now I’d say 22-250 but I’m hoping my 6mm arc becomes my favorite suppressed round for varmints
     
    horsemen61, Aug 14, 2021
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  21. Anchorite

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    Keeping my options limited to rodents/varmints and not called predators, I’d have to pick a 222, followed closely by a .20 of some flavor. Nothing suppressed in my long gun arsenal. Now predators get mixed in my choices change accordingly.
     
    Anchorite, Aug 14, 2021
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  22. MachIVshooter

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    .17 Rem and .220 swift are my primaries, have a 22" bull barrel AR as well.

    I suppress all the things.

    .17 rem is one of the quietest high velocity rounds due to its extreme velocity and the tiny bullet; small shockwave, and lower frequency due to dopper effect
     
    MachIVshooter, Aug 14, 2021
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  23. Anchorite

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    Hard to go wrong with a .17 when it comes to rodents/varmints.
     
    Anchorite, Aug 15, 2021
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  24. cdb1

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    No.
     
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  25. Steve51

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    Reply to Sarduy:
    I don't have a chronograph, but I think that is a pretty good estimate according to the load data.
     
    Steve51, Aug 15, 2021
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