.223 or 6mm for varmint huntig ?
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Re: .223 or 6mm for varmint huntig ?
are we talking grounds squirrels or coyotes ? i have 17 ,22 rimfire ,223 and 6mm i use them all . i think the 223 may be one of the best all around . if i was after rock chucks and coyotes i would lean towards a 22-250 or 243
are we talking grounds squirrels or coyotes ? i have 17 ,22 rimfire ,223 and 6mm i use them all . i think the 223 may be one of the best all around . if i was after rock chucks and coyotes i would lean towards a 22-250 or 243
Re: .223 or 6mm for varmint huntig ?
I agree with the .223. One of my favorites. With the heavy 75 and 80 grain bullets it will knock the stuffing out of a big chuck well past 500 yards and you can shoot the heck out it for years and very little in components.
Good Luck,
JamieD
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I agree with the .223. One of my favorites. With the heavy 75 and 80 grain bullets it will knock the stuffing out of a big chuck well past 500 yards and you can shoot the heck out it for years and very little in components.
Good Luck,
JamieD
Wolf Precision
All Hogs Go to Heaven
Re: .223 or 6mm for varmint huntig ?
223 and 6mm AI.
My 6mm weighs less than the 223 bolt action due to the stock so it's more comfortable to stomp across corn/bean fields and glass for fur
The 223 is good to about 550-600y (stock savage setup and Choate stock) but the 6 AI will run 105-108 class 6's to north of 1k before breaking minute of g'hog.
223 and 6mm AI.
My 6mm weighs less than the 223 bolt action due to the stock so it's more comfortable to stomp across corn/bean fields and glass for fur
The 223 is good to about 550-600y (stock savage setup and Choate stock) but the 6 AI will run 105-108 class 6's to north of 1k before breaking minute of g'hog.
Re: .223 or 6mm for varmint huntig ?
I have a 6mmBR that I had put together last year. It's a 40x with a Krieger 1-12 barrel and it shoots one hole groups at 100yds with 70gr MK's. With a 1-8 twist I believe you can shoot up to 105's for longer ranges. I think the 6mmBR is ideal as far as accuracy, barrel life and effiency.
Chris
I have a 6mmBR that I had put together last year. It's a 40x with a Krieger 1-12 barrel and it shoots one hole groups at 100yds with 70gr MK's. With a 1-8 twist I believe you can shoot up to 105's for longer ranges. I think the 6mmBR is ideal as far as accuracy, barrel life and effiency.
Chris
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