Well I’m on to my next project. I have my new M1a in the safe and now I’m looking to put together a varmint rifle for the spring. A buddy of mine at work asked me if I would be interested in helping his father-in-law get rid of some ground hogs in the spring. I tried my best not to give away my excitement but I think he heard me giggling.
My first decision is what caliber. I am currently considering .223, 22-250 and maybe even the 25-06. This will not be like shooting prairie dogs out west (I’m in Ohio). So I won’t have to worry about shooting a barrel out or over heating problems. I will however be looking for a cartridge that will give me that long distance capability. This gun will not be used for hunting anything but Varmints. Ohio limits hunting deer with either a shotgun or a pistol during gun season
Next after deciding which caliber I will need to decide on the gun itself. So far the 700 VS and the Sendero in the Remington line look good, as does the Savage 10FP. I am left handed so this is a factor too.
Any and all suggestions or comments are welcome. Varminting is new to me although I have been hunting for 30 years now. Adding the long distance factor is going to be exciting to say the least.
My first decision is what caliber. I am currently considering .223, 22-250 and maybe even the 25-06. This will not be like shooting prairie dogs out west (I’m in Ohio). So I won’t have to worry about shooting a barrel out or over heating problems. I will however be looking for a cartridge that will give me that long distance capability. This gun will not be used for hunting anything but Varmints. Ohio limits hunting deer with either a shotgun or a pistol during gun season
Next after deciding which caliber I will need to decide on the gun itself. So far the 700 VS and the Sendero in the Remington line look good, as does the Savage 10FP. I am left handed so this is a factor too.
Any and all suggestions or comments are welcome. Varminting is new to me although I have been hunting for 30 years now. Adding the long distance factor is going to be exciting to say the least.