Good rifle for groundhog hunting?

good point, but the swift is no where as near as popular as the .22-250 and for all practical purpose isn't factory loaded much faster than the .22-250. not too many new rifles are chambered for it, compared to the .22-250.

If you handload the swift shines like a bright new penny.....
 
All this talk of hog hunting is making me wish I was back on the farm right now!
I think the furthest shot I've taken at a hog was 150 yds, to much wind so I missed. That's why I'm thinking I might want something that will handle a little better, which is why I'm leaning more towards that .17

One other thing I forgot to ask, what are some good .17 rifle makes? Any websites or recommendations?
 
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Afterall, I only take a few shots. Most of the hunt is walking, glassing and sitting.
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All of the ghog hunting I do is sitting. Glass for all the holes then setup at a spot that gives you a shot at most of them. Sit down in my folding chair and wait. My .22-250Rem gives me great range.
 
My buddy and I were looking at Rock River Arms and some of the rifles they offer. I know I wasn't planning on looking at a .223 but has anyone seen some of the varmint rifles? WOW! Take a look at these and let me know what you think. Obviously I'd have to start stashing away some cash now so I can get it.

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DCougar, $1,065 + scope? I think I'll stay with my 77 Mk II, thank you very much. 1/2 MOA with all sorts of different ammo. It just doesn't care what you feed it, from 50 grains to round-nose 70s. I bought it used, "sorta like new". It shot the 1/2 MOA with a Tasco, although it now wears a Leupold 3x9. It worked real good on prairie dogs, last year, to 300 yards; going again in a few weeks.

Rifle, scope, Timney trigger all added up to around $650 or so.

:), Art
 
Really? ART, you're putting me to shame over here :D
Would you happen to have a picture of your MK or any sites to visit?
 
Barrett M82A1A "light 50" .50 caliber rifle. that'll do it :eek: up to 1.3 mile range... haha

I've never hunted groundhog, but it seems to me a .223 would do it. I saw a real real nice .223 rifle in the gunshop the other day, had no markings I could see, but had what looked like an 8 power scope, with 3 5 round magazines, and the 2 extra were in the stock. came with bipod and everything. I almost bought it, and am trying to get some info on the rifle... no luck so far.
 
A .50 cal? That would be like using a .308 to shoot a mouse! ha ha

Let me know about that rifle .45Reaper, I'd be interested in seeing a picture or something.
 
DCougar, maybe the Ruger website might have a picture. It's just an old blue/wood bolt-action, is all. A gazillion like it.

Art
 
I have a .22-250 in a Browning Model 1885 Low wall. I reload for it, using 52gr HPBT Sierra bullets. My best shot so far is 315 yards on a ground squirrel.
 
I'm thinking this is gonna be my next "whistle pig" rifle... :D

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any reccomendations on rifle that has as much range as possible, that would work on racoon, fox, ground hog and maybe coyote? like as if you wanted to save the pelts.
 
What kind of ranges are we talking about? .243 with 55 gr nosler balistics will fold a yote real quick without blowing out the hide too much. Or step it up to 95 gr Sierra FMJ/BT's for clean pass-through with two little holes instead of one moderate one.
 
Most of my ranges aren't going to be any further then 100yds. There are just a few of those long shots where you can't get close and need a good bullet to get out there, if that makes sense.
 
Same as the reply before this one. 55 gr. noslers will spread a prairie dog farr and wide! I use the 95 gr. Sierra FMJ/BT's on my 1000 yd range. So I can guarantee those will get you that far. Of course, SEEING a prairie dog at that range might be a bit of a challenge. :D
 
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