az4life Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I am in the market for a new varmint rifle. Mainly to use on Prairie dogs, Yotes and such. Lots of potential shots of little prairie dogs out to 200 or more yards. Never had time or inclination for such a gin before now, so opinions are welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 30, 2007 22-250 baby! 50 gr ballistic tips do the trick! believe me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted November 30, 2007 have to agree..... the 22-250 is perfect. shoots fast and flat and accurate. course, my ar-15 .223 works well also.ll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300 ultra mag Report post Posted November 30, 2007 If you reload a 22-250 is awsome, the only problem with them is the barrel jumps just enough to not see the p-dog flip through the air. 223 are also fun with no barrel jump and cheaper ammo. Honestly at 200yards I have shot a lot of p -dogs with a 17rem. Hope this helped Gabe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steward224 Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I think both the .22-250 and the .223 are great calibers for that but my favorite varmint gun is the .243. Its flat shooting and you can reach out and touch those little guys and yotes at further distances and its always nice to have a back up coues rifle just incase something happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I have heard a lot of good things about the 204 Ruger being a great PD cartridge, and works on yotes too. http://204ruger.com/204_overview.php Cooper makes a very accurate rifle in 204, however it is a single shot. This should not be a problem anyway shooting PD as I have always removed the brass and loaded cartridges singly with the Rem 700 22-250 so as not to throw the brass which I reload. My next rifle purchase may likely be a Cooper in 204 http://cooperfirearms.com/our_rifles.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPacknHorns Report post Posted November 30, 2007 I really like my 22-250 shot a few coyotes with it out to 200 yards and they never took a step, its not too expensive to shoot. I recently bought a .17 hmr and that is one fun gun to shoot. Its very accurate and would be great for prarie dogs out to any range I wouldnt shoot coyotes past 75-100 yards, good luck and nock down some critters!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted December 1, 2007 22.250 was what I first thought too, but had some interest in the .17hmr. Just do not know anyone with one or what make to compare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 1, 2007 I wouldnt shoot a 17hmr, its a rimfire and would make you limit your shots to perfect broadside shots with in probably 75 yards. not what im in to as i have taken many a coyote after they had seen me *read as running straight away* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted December 1, 2007 I personally like to use my .300 win mag, not only does it give me time behind the trigger of my primary hunting rifle it also does quite a number on yotes and PD's. Nothing like having confidence in your rifle when it's down to crunch time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueschaser3 Report post Posted December 1, 2007 204 ruger in sako 85 varmint....pretty hard to beat...kimber.....cooper...dakota all good names.... 22-250 223 220 221 all good rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 2, 2007 Ive got a Kimber 84m varmint 22-250... LOVE IT!! lifted a jack rabbit a foot and a half off the ground ar 425 yards one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted December 2, 2007 Another vote for the .22-250. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted December 2, 2007 .220 swift... 'nuff said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash Report post Posted December 2, 2007 Check out the 204, really flat and you can keep the target in the scope after the shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
