Guest the_joker_275 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I am looking to get a new rifle for prarie dogs, coyotes and just shooting. I am looking at a .223 of some sort. Does anyone have any ideas on one to get? I am not looking to spend more than $400-$500. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
257bob Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle Buy a New England single shot for a couple hundred and then spend the rest on a good scope. Always buy good glass first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_joker_275 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle I don't really want a single shot. I like to be able to quickly get another shell in to try to get another shot when I miss. (which isn't very often........I wish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
257bob Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle Look for a used Remington or Savage then, I would plan to spend at least $250 on your scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle I agree with 257 on the scope. Check out the ballistics on the 22-250 and the 220 swift as well. Have used those for yotes, and prairie dogs out here in Dakota for many, many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle I would say get the single shot and with the money you save buy more ammo to practice and become a better shot so you don't need a follow up shot. Usually on varmints, you don't get a fast second shot anyway. If its a p-dog town, you can always acquire a new target and make more mist. The only real follow up shot is on some predators. I still say become a better shooter first. Most of my repeating varmint guns have single shot bolt followers installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle Another vote for a single shot here. You can get the nef 223 varmit riffle for a hair over $200 at Wal-Mart and put some good glass on top with the rest of your money. You won't find a better out of the box gun for accuracy without spending 4X that much. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Re: Varmit Rifle [ QUOTE ] Buy a New England single shot for a couple hundred and then spend the rest on a good scope. Always buy good glass first. [/ QUOTE ] i got one and it shoots 3/4 inch out of the box. spend your coin on a scope!! if ya can't see it ya can't hit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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