What gun do I get??

[champ41]

Okay so I want a gun to shoot small game with such as coyotes, bobcats or coons for example. I am tired of packing around my .270 everywhere and want something with cheaper ammo.  I have been looking at a .223 but I've also looked at a 17hmr. I don't want to spend over $400. Would like a gun/scope combo. Don't know what do go with? Any help??

[JackOfAllTrades]

You're asking for two guns.. maybe...  As the rimfire is fine for coons and kitties up close. Yotes are usually taken at longer distances than what the rimfire is effective at. But some people do well with rimfire and or shottie on doggies at close range.

But, the cartidge is actually what you're looking to determine first. The 223 would serve you well for all of what you mention.

So would a 204Ruger, 222Remington, 22-250... 6mmRem.

Your price range for a combo probabely puts you looking for something 'used' if you want anything of quality.  (I'd look used anyway)

If you hand load, your 270 with 70gn bullets would be great on Yotes, and then you could pick up a Ruger 10-22, (everyone should have one anyway) for the varmints close in.

-Steve

[Jamieb]

A Stevens 200 in .223 is a great bargin out there right now.
I'm a Leupold fan so keeping it under 400 would be tough for me, look for used.
Theres a lot of cheaper glass out there that folks like, I don't have any experience with any so I cant re comend anything.

[longrange7mm]

You're asking for two guns.. maybe...  As the rimfire is fine for coons and kitties up close. Yotes are usually taken at longer distances than what the rimfire is effective at. But some people do well with rimfire and or shottie on doggies at close range.

But, the cartidge is actually what you're looking to determine first. The 223 would serve you well for all of what you mention.

So would a 204Ruger, 222Remington, 22-250... 6mmRem.

Your price range for a combo probabely puts you looking for something 'used' if you want anything of quality.  (I'd look used anyway)

If you hand load, your 270 with 70gn bullets would be great on Yotes, and then you could pick up a Ruger 10-22, (everyone should have one anyway) for the varmints close in.


-Steve

x2  Or you could get the 17 in a marlin or savage for under $250 and put a $100 scope on it. I just bought a marlin 17 and am impressed with it I didnt think it would be much on anything past 75 yds but at 150 im still blown through a 2" board and 3-4" into my backstop thats with the 20 gr bullets

[270Shooter]

Who makes a 70 gr bullet for a 270 and have you shot them?

I think he meant 90 gr, never seen a 70 gr 270 bullet, it would be a stumpy little thing though

[SquirrelHunter]

Mossberg makes a .17, belive the model is 817, just picked one up for $149 at wholesale sports, I love mossbergs, bought a caliber specific scope for it from cabelas for 100 bucks, has crosshairs for 100-150-200, zeroed at 100, gave the 200 a try, right on target.

[JackOfAllTrades]

Sorry folks, I did type 90gn for the 270cal.  I had 25-06 on my mind from a previous conversation.

Speer does make a 90gn bullet in 270cal.

-Steve

[carpsniperg2]

  Thought you might be talking about some slappers "accelerator Rd's" Like the old 150 grain 30 cals slappers, out of the 50bmg

[Huntbear]

cruise the pawn shops.  You will find what you are looking for.  Just make sure the barrel is in good shape.

[bearpaw]

For good performance and cheap catridges, pretty tough to beat the 223 for what you want to hunt.  

Check the ads on here, there have been quite a few guns for sale, seems like I reember seeing a 223.

[ducks55]

I just picked up a Stevens Model 200 in a .223 and put a Vortex scope on it. That put me right around $550 on it but it shoots fairly well for the price I paid for just the gun. Now knowing what I know and having shot a .223 I would look for a 22-250... flatter shooting and a little more damage than a 223

[bobcat]

I'd go with a 223 and here's a scope for ya:  http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/default.aspx?productnumber=657824

Hurry up and get one before they're gone. Can't beat it for only $130. Nothing wrong with getting the scope before you get the rifle.

[JackOfAllTrades]

http://seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=30298&p=144361&hilit=223#p144361

[bobcat]

http://seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=30298&p=144361&hilit=223#p144361

Looks like a nice rifle, but do you think he could be talked down from $650 to $400?      

[JackOfAllTrades]

I seldom stay within my budget!

Just showin one used one out there and what you get for xxx dollars. Some deals are better than others.

Send a pm to TESTAR77 to keep his eyes lookin for a 223 bolt gun. If you're patient, Toby just seems to fall into good/great deals.

-Steve