I am going to build a varmint rifle. What round would everyone recommend for this rifle? I am gonna do it in an ar build
Please list your choice and why!
Please list your choice and why!
Round?
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Could you be more vague?
Seriously - the only parameters you have set are an AR platform and "varmints." How about at least saying what kind of varmints. Since you are in MI I am guessing coyotes and smaller. Are you thinking a .224-based round or maybe a 6mm?
So - go build a 6mmAR Turbo.
Could you be more vague?
Seriously - the only parameters you have set are an AR platform and "varmints." How about at least saying what kind of varmints. Since you are in MI I am guessing coyotes and smaller. Are you thinking a .224-based round or maybe a 6mm?
So - go build a 6mmAR Turbo.
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Sorry D. Coyotes are the main target.
I would like to do rabbit too, so wouldn't the 6mm be a bit large for that?
Sorry D. Coyotes are the main target.
I would like to do rabbit too, so wouldn't the 6mm be a bit large for that?
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223 works great 204 ruger a little money on ammo i think they making a 17 know also. almost anything will work on varmints so its really up too you i was going to build a 6.5 Grendel but its just to much money when im having a 6.5 creedmoor built
223 works great 204 ruger a little money on ammo i think they making a 17 know also. almost anything will work on varmints so its really up too you i was going to build a 6.5 Grendel but its just to much money when im having a 6.5 creedmoor built
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Personally, I have never failed to stop targets "varmits" with the simple 223. I have been seriously amazed with the devastation that little round can produce.
Personally, I have never failed to stop targets "varmits" with the simple 223. I have been seriously amazed with the devastation that little round can produce.
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I wouldnt go 17. Any wind and the bullet will drift. I would go 22-250, 223, 204 ruger,
I think i would go .223 you can easily find out loads from other people. And its a good all around bullet.
I wouldnt go 17. Any wind and the bullet will drift. I would go 22-250, 223, 204 ruger,
I think i would go .223 you can easily find out loads from other people. And its a good all around bullet.
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Plain ole' 223 is hard to beat. I thought about getting a 204 or 243 WSSM upper for mine, but would hate the thought of losing that expensive brass the way I did with the cheaper 223. Get an 8 twist barrel and be able to run heavier bullets like the 60 gr. V-max for yotes or even heavier for long range paper and still be able to shoot the lighter 40-50 grainers for the bunnies. The 223 is hard to beat for an all around cartridge.
Plain ole' 223 is hard to beat. I thought about getting a 204 or 243 WSSM upper for mine, but would hate the thought of losing that expensive brass the way I did with the cheaper 223. Get an 8 twist barrel and be able to run heavier bullets like the 60 gr. V-max for yotes or even heavier for long range paper and still be able to shoot the lighter 40-50 grainers for the bunnies. The 223 is hard to beat for an all around cartridge.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why re-invent the wheel....get a bushy varminter.......priceless! </div></div>+1,life is simple!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">why re-invent the wheel....get a bushy varminter.......priceless! </div></div>+1,life is simple!
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Plain .223 or take a look at the 224 AR on the 6.5 Grendel case.
http://www.6mmar.com/224_AR.html
Plain .223 or take a look at the 224 AR on the 6.5 Grendel case.
http://www.6mmar.com/224_AR.html
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you can do a 22ppc or a 22/Turbo aka 22 ppc improved. If you want TOP .22 performance, get a 223 WSSM.
you can do a 22ppc or a 22/Turbo aka 22 ppc improved. If you want TOP .22 performance, get a 223 WSSM.
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Reinvention of the wheel is what brought us the tweel.
That being said, 223 is a no brainer. If you've all ready got one of those the 6mm arturbo looks sweet as all get out.
Reinvention of the wheel is what brought us the tweel.
That being said, 223 is a no brainer. If you've all ready got one of those the 6mm arturbo looks sweet as all get out.
