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I'm thinking about adding another rifle to the collection. Mainly for target shooting at the range. I've been reading up on this caliber and other than barrel life it seems like it could be a nice addition. Chime in if you have one or know of something else that may be better suited. My current rifles are: Browning T-Bolt .22 LR, H&R Plainsman 22 LR, Marlin 783 .22 WMR, M77 .22 Hornet, BLR .243, Ruger American .223, Ruger No. 1 25-06, Rem 700 .270, M77 HB .280, and Rem 788 .308. What do you think or recommend?
I'm not including my lever action rifles in this list.
Jake

So Im guessing from your line up maybe you are after a hot rod 22 caliber maybe. Ive owned both in a Ruger 77 varmint barrel 22-250 and a 220 swift. My swift would out shoot the 22-250. I in fact liked it better. I wouldnt worry too much about barrel burnout neither of us would live long enough to burn one out. Just my .02 cents worth

Jake, I had a 22-250 a few years ago. A Savage 112 FVS single shot bolt action with 26" heavy barrel. That rifle was extremely accurate. Load was either 35.0gr IMR 4064 or 36.0gr Varget; both with a Sierra 55gr bthp bullet. 200 yards, 10 shots could be covered with a quarter. Should never have sold that rifle. Think you would like it. I have not shot a 220 Swift to compare. Hear they are pretty good tho.

Had a few swifts over the years and they have all been tack drivers, if you are after velocity and accuracy the 204 is well worth a look, very similar ballistics to the big 22cals. If you just want something a bit different to normal then have a look around for a 222 not far behind the 223 ballistics wise but again a reputation for being a tack driver. It dominated benchrest competition until the PPC's came along.

22-250 has a proven history .... I don't know that I'll ever own one but in researching small caliber centerfires I'm drawn to the Ruger 204 ....

JEBar wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:07 pm

22-250 has a proven history .... I don't know that I'll ever own one but in researching small caliber centerfires I'm drawn to the Ruger 204 ....

That does seem like a very good round Jim. If I ever venture back into the smaller caliber arena again, I'll most likely look for another 22-250, as I have dies, a good number of cases and some bullets left. And the powder for it. Hmm. Possibly a light walking desert shooter. A different proposition than what I currently have been doing. Hmm!

having the dies and other stuff needed to reload already on hand is a major plus .... I don't know of a lever action that is chambered for 204 so I have no clue what brand of rifle I'd look for ....having to start from scratch, a 223 wouldn't be bad .... components are certainly readily available

JEBar wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:17 pm

having the dies and other stuff needed to reload already on hand is a major plus .... I don't know of a lever action that is chambered for 204 so I have no clue what brand of rifle I'd look for ....having to start from scratch, a 223 wouldn't be bad .... components are certainly readily available

I already have a .223 in the Ruger American All Weather (stainless barrel). It's a very accurate rifle and I enjoy shooting it. I'm thinking about getting a Savage 110 Varmint Synthetic or there's a used Savage 112 BVSS-S at a local gun store. The owner won't sell to me because he has it on Gunbroker and it has a bid on it so I'd have to go that route. At least I could save on shipping and FFL fees by picking it up at his store. We'll see. I've just been enjoying the smaller calibers lately.
Jake

I bought a Model 70 Winchester in 22-250 back in the mid 70s. I shot a bunch of coyotes with it. My son shot his first 4 deer and has claimed the gun for when I am no longer here. I am going to gift him the rifle and all that I used to load for. I had loaded 60gr Nosler partitions for him to deer hunt. They worked like a charm. The coyote load used the 52gr Speers. I liked the the cartridge but not so much the M 70.

Muddy Waters 68

Okay, the good news is I won the bid for the Savage and didn't have to go but $5 over the initial offering. I drove to the gun store and picked up this afternoon after winning the bid. The rifle looks to be in great shape and has a Tasco fixed 35X scope on it. It looks to me to be off center so I'll take it have bore sighted and set right. The bad news is someone shot my passenger side window on the way back with either a BB or pellet gun. The dispatcher said I was the third one today at that location. So my with my $500 deductible the rifle got a lot more expensive.
Jake

Damn! Glad you're ok Jake. That must of got your attention. Geez! Good looking rig you picked up. Cannot wait for a range report.
Hope they catch that window shooter.

Rifletom wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:18 pm

Damn! Glad you're ok Jake. That must of got your attention. Geez! Good looking rig you picked up. Cannot wait for a range report.
Hope they catch that window shooter.

Kids are out of school and things are getting crazy in the country. Not anything compared to that crazy guy driving through the parade.
Jake

good to hear you are OK .... hopefully they will catch the shooter soon

Nice looking rifle. Sorry about your window, that had to be a jolt.

Nice looking rifle Jake. I like Savage rifles alot they are usually very good shooters. That window sucks.

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:55 am

I already have a .223 in the Ruger American All Weather (stainless barrel). It's a very accurate rifle and I enjoy shooting it.
Jake

My 7-08 is a Ruger American, as is my only 22 LR bolt gun. Both are stupidly accurate. I know they are meant to be “affordable” rifles, but when they perform as well as they do, nobody needs to spend more!

Really like the stock with the vertical oversize palm and the wide flat for-end.

One reason I like the Savage line of rifles. They arent big on price but they are usually very accurate.

Dangit Jake, hate to hear about the glass, I like Savage rifles and have had a few.
Still have a pair, and they always seem to shoot better than you would think.

RP

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:53 am

Dangit Jake, hate to hear about the glass, I like Savage rifles and have had a few.
Still have a pair, and they always seem to shoot better than you would think.

RP

I've read great things about the 112 BVSS-S. It's a heavy rifle for sure and the trigger is scary light. It's really too light to be safe (for me anyway). I'll have to adjust it.
Jake