What's the best varmit gun?

beaverfur said:
Are you OK?

X2 22-250
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I have a huge love on for the 22-250. I purchased a Savage 12 BVSS with a 26" - 1" non fluted heavy barrel from another member of this site to replace my M77 223. I did an Accu-glass bedding job and lowered the Accu-trigger to about 2.5 Lbs. Added a Harris swivel 6-9 and a Leupold VX-L 6.5-20 X 56 Extreme Varminter and Burris mounting hardware and I ended up with the critter killer of my dreams.
With factory Winchester 45 JHPs I was able to keep them inside 2" at 200. I have big hopes with working up a load for this one.
Here she is. I don't think you would be disappointed with a 22-250.
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That VX-L puts it out of most people's price range, including this guy's if he "doesn't want to spend $2000 on a gun"... although I really like your choice of setup, as I use a VX-L on my big game rifle and LOVE it.

I suggest that the Marlin XL7 is the way to go as has been mentioned before. I've been hearing that it's a great gun for the money, but haven't seen one shoot yet. Adjustable trigger on it is a nice bonus too that you won't get on the Stevens 200.
25-06 sounds like a winner to me, or even 243 or 7mm-08 if you'd like a short action instead on the XS7.
My varmint gun is in 223, and it works great, but if I could go back in time and do it again I would have gone with one of the calibers I recommended just because you can hunt big game with it too if you feel the need, but here in AB, my 223 is limited to varmints only. :(
 
I have to agree with the guys about the savage rifles. I don`t own any but i have sighted in 3 last fall and was very impressed with how they perform for the price. These were the package rifles with scope, poor optic but will get you started.
 
ruger22 said:
Not too many gofer fields in sudbury is there???

You are getting answers to buy a varmint gun with a heavy barrel and bipod setup.

My guess for wolves and yotes you will be in and out of trucks, on and off of quads and sno machines, and walking.

http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=001C&mid=535115

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/

You have got some good advice in buy used and get good glass.
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Damn good points, I never considered that. I am so used to laying in quarter sections in Alberta and Saskatchewan and picking off multiple targets that I guess I assumed everyone enjoyed the same luxury. I don't consider a heavy rifle like mine to be a good truck or carry rifle.
I still think a 22-250 is a great caliber for the rodents and coyote. I have never taken a wolf so I have no input on that one.
 
You guys pick the budget gun. Put a Leupy on it! I vote for 243 or 6mm for cal for doing that job. But what do I know, I don't do it.............. They look too much like doggy's to me and "if" they ain't doing any harm....... Well, I just couldn't do it. ;)
Place your shots well.
 
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