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After I'm done working on my Savage Axis stock surgery, I think I'm going to work on a new project, to turn into a predator hunting rifle. Reccommend me based on the information provided below.

-Must be semi-auto.
-Caliber: Anything that is commercial. No speciality calibers that require reloading. Must be able to ethically take coyotes, wolves, bobcats, and fox.
-Availability/ Mod-ability of parts and/or the gun. For example, lightening up the trigger, etc.
-No SKS/M14/Mosin. Leave those to the RR/Milsurp guys.

Can it be done?
 
djmay71 said:
After I'm done working on my Savage Axis stock surgery, I think I'm going to work on a new project, to turn into a predator hunting rifle. Reccommend me based on the information provided below.

-Must be semi-auto.
-Caliber: Anything that is commercial. No speciality calibers that require reloading. Must be able to ethically take coyotes, wolves, bobcats, and fox.
-Availability/ Mod-ability of parts and/or the gun. For example, lightening up the trigger, etc.
-No SKS/M14/Mosin. Leave those to the RR/Milsurp guys.

Can it be done?
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50 Barret M107 is the only thing that will ethically take coyotes, wolves, kitty cats, and fox. Its commercial friendly too and ..........wait for it.......... you can adjust the triggerLaugh2
 
What's your budget? That's probably the single biggest factor in making recommendations for this project. I think that a Ruger Mini-14 Target Rifle might fit the bill but I dunno about .223 on wolves ha ha ha. Ellwood Epps has them new for less than $1000. Or for a bit more you could get a Browning BAR with the BOSS system that would allow you to branch out into different calibers like .270, .308, .30-06, ect.
 
djmay71 said:
damn! I always forget the budget part of a question. Around $800 all told (inc. shipping) before mods.
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You might be able to find a used Mini-14 Target for around $800 but the standard Mini-14 usually goes for around $700 used so settle in for a long term stake-out. Does it really have to be semi? A bolt action would be cheaper, likely more accurate and broaden the range of calibers you could choose from. I'm no predator hunter but from what I've read in passing it seems that they're all quite cautious and you may not be able to draw them in close enough for a budget semi in .223 to do the deed.
 
with that budget you might as well get a bolt gun, other than that you are pretty much limited to a su-16 or a mini-14. If your varminting you'll want accuracy, and a boltgun definately has that.
 
djmay71 said:
After I'm done working on my Savage Axis stock surgery, I think I'm going to work on a new project, to turn into a predator hunting rifle. Reccommend me based on the information provided below.
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I know I am not your dad but based on the fact that you have over 2000 posts since joining last year. I would like you to finish your current project and then we can talk about your next project. OK? :D
 
djmay71 said:
After I'm done working on my Savage Axis stock surgery, I think I'm going to work on a new project, to turn into a predator hunting rifle. Reccommend me based on the information provided below.

-Must be semi-auto.
-Caliber: Anything that is commercial. No speciality calibers that require reloading. Must be able to ethically take coyotes, wolves, bobcats, and fox.
-Availability/ Mod-ability of parts and/or the gun. For example, lightening up the trigger, etc.
-No SKS/M14/Mosin. Leave those to the RR/Milsurp guys.

Can it be done?
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Wolves arent varmints.
 
mackillan said:
Wolves arent varmints.
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I never mentioned varmints.

On the other hand, for my budget, I guess I may have to choose a boltgun, which as SeamusMac pointed out, broadens the caliber range.

To slightly derail the subject: What caliber for coyotes, wolves, bobcats, and fox?
Research has me favouring either the .270 or .22-250
 
djmay71 said:
To slightly derail the subject: What caliber for coyotes, wolves, bobcats, and fox?
Research has me favouring either the .270 or .22-250
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Good choices, I'd go for the .270 if you don't mind spending more money on the ammo/components. They may be similar enough in price now (my memory of Cdn prices are a bit foggy) but the .270 would make for a fine deer rifle as well if you decided to dabble. Also, I seem to remember not being allowed out in the woods during a certain time of year in with anything less than a .243, something to do with deer season, so it may be worth it for that reason.
 
SeamusMac said:
Good choices, I'd go for the .270 if you don't mind spending more money on the ammo/components. They may be similar enough in price now (my memory of Cdn prices are a bit foggy) but the .270 would make for a fine deer rifle as well if you decided to dabble. Also, I seem to remember not being allowed out in the woods during a certain time of year in with anything less than a .243, something to do with deer season, so it may be worth it for that reason.
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Yeah- when hunting during big game seasons (for small game) your rifle's MV must be 400 foot/pounds or less, and can't be any bigger than .275. However, you can possess a firearm exceeding in both regards if you have the proper license & tags for whatever big game season is current.

That being said, .22-250, .270, and .243 all seem to be perfect calibers. Any suggestions? PS: I love Savage, but I don't want another Axis.
 
Have you shot your NEA yet? Or your M&P Pro?

.22-250, .243, .270 are all excellent.

Or you could just use your Axis. It would do the job.
 
tiriaq said:
Have you shot your NEA yet? Or your M&P Pro?

.22-250, .243, .270 are all excellent.

Or you could just use your Axis. It would do the job.
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NEA: No. :( Can't get in any range time until after my vacation, and even then its iffy,

M&P40 Pro: Ammo en route after July 5th, via deffered shipping from SFRC.

Axis: See my Savage Axis Stock Surgery thread. Might end up selling afterwards.
 
FOUND THE SOLUTION!

Semi-auto? Check.
Mods & Customization? Double Check.
.243 cal? CHECK!

http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/1760/Remington-Model-750-Synthetic-243.aspx
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