Thread: Varmint Cal

Hi Guys thanks to everyone who has taken their time to reply to the thread, your all good buggers

Just to clarify some questions; I had a 223, 22-250 and 22-243 and sold them all eventually because although I loved the velocity and terminal performance (that 22-243 is unbelievable) they were not set up twist wise for the high BC 75gr and up pills.

I got my wife a Tikka 223 (chopped to 12") and It is good to 200m+ on rabbits but again slow twist so if I want to be sensible I will use that.

I also have a 264 Win Mag as my main hunting rifle but recoil / powder use / barrel life makes it a foolish choice for bunnies. Although I did try 90 gr TNT on rabbits and wallabies

I also like to do target and long range plinking out to 1600m. I would like to use this rifle for varmints and the occasional steel shoot to 1000m (max). I can get hold of projectiles and factory ammunition at a reasonable discount and would like to be able to shoot factory ammo in a pinch.

So far the 6mm is sounding like the best of both worlds and 6.5 CM is looking good too.

Again keep the replies coming I appreciate your feedback.