What rifle do you use for predators

[Hunting7mm]

I use an R25 .243 Nikon 3x12sf with a RRA two stage trigger.  I'm shooting a sierra gameking 85gr. HPBT with 43.0 gr. of reloader 17. I'm getting 3029 fps. with 1/2" groups at 100yds.

[JimmyHoffa]

For cougar/bobcat .223 Rem.  For yotes....the biggest thing around.

[demontang]

338 win running 180gr noslers at 3100fps  or the 243 running 95gr noslers at 3100 but normally my k16 with 52gr amax or 40gr vmax

[wraithen]

Savage stevens in .223 using lightweight otm rounds. 3-9 buckmaster on top. Didn't seem worth it to shell out all the extra for BDC and camo otherwise woulda got the predator model.

[FALFire]

Savage stevens in .223 using lightweight otm rounds. 3-9 buckmaster on top. Didn't seem worth it to shell out all the extra for BDC and camo otherwise woulda got the predator model.

That happens to be one of the best things going for predator hunting, they tend to be very accurate and pretty guns don't kill any better. I picked up a Savage mdl 11 gun/scope package in 243 at BiMart, brought it home, scrubbed the bore and hosed it down with Krylon camo spray paint, looks great. Shoots great and kills coyotes dead, best 300 bucks I could ever spend.

[longrangekiller]

Savage stevens in .223 using lightweight otm rounds. 3-9 buckmaster on top. Didn't seem worth it to shell out all the extra for BDC and camo otherwise woulda got the predator model.

got the stevens 223 also with just the cheap 3-9 scope it came with its a good shooter im shooting the honady v max bullets loaded withe varget. looking for anew scope though something with turrets and would love a thumb hole stock but cant find one anywere.

[wraithen]

Check parts compatibility. There's tons of stocks that aren't made for the stevens but actually are for the stevens. Savage keeps them all pretty similar. I don't mind the stock but wish it was bedded so I could use a tricep strap. It doesn't take much pull trying to steady for offhand shots before I watch the entire action/barrel/scope tilt to the left.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Well I did use my 300 WSM and that was ugly  but my 2 favorites are my .223 & my .243.....my .243 has killed many ....

[Arteman]

Well I did use my 300 WSM and that was ugly  but my 2 favorites are my .223 & my .243.....my .243 has killed many ....

 

[longrangekiller]

Check parts compatibility. There's tons of stocks that aren't made for the stevens but actually are for the stevens. Savage keeps them all pretty similar. I don't mind the stock but wish it was bedded so I could use a tricep strap. It doesn't take much pull trying to steady for offhand shots before I watch the entire action/barrel/scope tilt to the left.

thank u i will look into that

[Arteman]

That 223 model 10 predator hunter sure is purty tho!  Thinkn Ima buy it.

[Jamieb]

[rasbo]

22mag,44mag.243

[Arteman]

Well jamieb, id hate to be the guy that breaks in your house!

[seth30]

Stevens 223.  Bolt action and holds 6 rounds