A 222 Remington

[hend238]

A nice pair

Beauty.

 

[buckbrush]

Do you head shoot most of the Badgers?

 

[Buckmastr]

Most yes. They generally back most of the way down their hole and stare back at you.
The one above was spotted at 175 yards after blowing on a rabbit call for a few minutes, didn’t leave area of the hole but provided a high shoulder shot. Or at least that’s where the bullet ended up going. 40 vmax is an amazing varmint bullet. No kicking, flipping or dragging, just dead.

 

[buckbrush]

I am amazed it didn’t do more damage on the Raven. The Crows I have shot mostly go to pieces, but Ravens are bigger.

 

[Buckmastr]

The guts were blown out pretty good but the wings covered that nicely.
A month ago I shot three young crows with the triple deuce. All on the corner of a fence line. The first one was a nice puff. The others just watched. Gave me some time to line the other two up just right. They both went down at the sound of the next shot. I smiled.
Better then deer hunting? Maybe. Almost.

 

[Buckmastr]

It is not beat up.
If someone is interested ---make me an offer.



This was my Father's rifle purchased new in 1954.

Nearly 70 years after your Dad originally bought it, I did again for my growing 222 remington collection. Refinished it and put on a new scope. Turned out to have a real nice piece of wood under the finish.
Will get out and shoot it soon. Thanks for the deal.

 

[hoytcanon]

Nearly 70 years after your Dad originally bought it, I did again for my growing 222 remington collection. Refinished it and put on a new scope. Turned out to have a real nice piece of wood under the finish.
Will get out and shoot it soon. Thanks for the deal.

Nice that it worked out for you both... stock looks much better... that is the beauty of wood, it can be reclaimed.

 

[buckbrush]

They are nice rifle’s, and that is nice wood. Now you have a rifle for walking and one for the Alberta bench rest.

 

[Slimbo]

Wow, nice work buckmastr. Giving that old beauty a new lease on life! Let us know how she shoots.

 

[Buckmastr]

Shot it yesterday, the comb is very high and I believe that my vertical in the groups is related to inconsistent pressure on the cheek piece. Shot well otherwise. Enjoyed that.
RL7 40vmax, 50Sierra BK, 50 vmax, IVI brass

 

[buckbrush]

What bullet weight is the bottom group, the holes don’t look round?

 

[Buckmastr]

50 vmax

 

[Buckmastr]

50 badgers this summer with the Sako McGowen 222. I’m glad I built this rifle. Thanks for watching this unfold.

 

[buckbrush]

That’s an incredible total for one summer. Congratulations.

 

[Buckmastr]

Thanks buckbrush.

 

[WhelanLad]

cooooolstuff!

 

[hoytcanon]

50 badgers this summer with the Sako McGowen 222. I’m glad I built this rifle. Thanks for watching this unfold.

You really racked up a total, brother.
Lots of fun I am sure... great little rifle. The .222 is such a sweet little cartridge.

 

[Buckmastr]

Fine tuned a load for the BSA 222
40 vmax, 22.5 RL7 2.13" WSR IVI brass, 5 shots at 100 yards, 3650 fps. This is a beautiful little rifle and it wants to shoot well too.

 

[buckbrush]

Yes, they are a very nice rifle. That is great accuracy already with that load. Do you have any 4198 to try, it has always shot well in .222 for me.

 

[Buckmastr]

No I don’t have any 4198. I need to restock with a supply of fast burn powder but I’m waiting for a deal. Might be waiting a long time. I’ll keep an eye out for 4198 for sure.