Looking at a new varmint gun wanted some opinons on what to get. I shoot a ruger 22-250 with a heavy barrel and a 50mm scope.

 

Good choice. .223 is a good caliber also.

 

Id say get a .50 Cal MG and mount it in the back of that truck you got. Shoot 2-3 of them varmin and the rest will get the picture, and you will have a cool gun to have just to remind them

 

One of each and maybe a couple more would be good!!

 

varmint hunting is such a wide category.
Are we talking prarrie dogs primarily or other less common varmint like armadillos, 'possums?
What about preditors?

 

Dunno.. Varmints around here are the two legged variety.. I prefer the heavier caliber loads.

 

all are good, depends on how far you tend to shoot. had a buddy that used a 30-06 accellerator, it was loud and fast. i donot know if it is made anymore. he also used to handload 6mm and 7mm benchrest rounds for his xp100, i think thats what it was, like a thompson center contender but by remingtion? he had a rifle coustom made for the 6mm bench rest round. **** that thing was accurate......

 

204 Ruger is really making a name for itself. You already have the best one in 22-250 so now you need something new.

 

love my remington model 700ADL .270 3x9 luepold.

 

I mainly shoot coyotes, bobcats, mt lions, and coons. Maybe that will help you all on helping me with my decision.

 

I'm a loser I guess. Just sighted in my .177 pellet rifle to whack this squirrel that's in my back yard. Making my dog go nuts and keeps jumping the 6' fence.

 

I voted .223, but after this info, I would go with the .22-250.

Actually, I would load my 7mm Rem Mag with some Sierra 100 Gr. Varmint Kings.

 

For the smaller varmints like rabbits, coons, and possums, I would go for the 17 HMR. Its a high velocity shell, and pretty darn accurate. For anything bigger like bobcat or coyotes, the way to go would be a 22 Hornet or a .223.
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.408 CheyTac.
16" groups @ 2300+ yards. Looks like a pretty interesting round.

 

Have you thought about a .243? Gives you a little bit of flexibility in bullet weight, and you can load them pretty hot. Kills deer just fine with 100 grain jhp's, and you can really send some lighter bullets at phenomenal speeds. I've got a ton of varmint rifles, the heavy barrel rem. 700 .243 is one of my favorites, have killed a lot of crows around 400 yards with it. Some deer too.