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Thinking about a new calling rifle
« on: November 06, 2008, 04:54:59 PM »
I have a delima. The ruger I have is the target model and as much as I love that thing it's just too heavy to lug around all day. So I bought an AR a couple of years ago and as much as I love it it's pretty fuggin heavy too, and I am not impressed with the .223 so far. I think it's all in my head but I'm so used to the 22-250 I'm having a hard time with it. Anyhoo I'm thinking about buying this rifle in 22-250. My plan is to use it on my "hard hunts" where we walk miles and miles. I also want it in 22-250.

So what do you think? It's only 7 1/2 lbs. Ugly like me, and it's a 22-250. Am I a fool? I do need another toy right??? Either encourage me or call me a fool.

Damn I love this rifle!!!  :chuckle:

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_VTR.asp



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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2008, 05:53:00 PM »
I would get it     I wanted to buy that same rifle in august but i couldnt come up with the funds for it but it would be a nice gun.        :twocents:
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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2008, 06:04:57 PM »
I don't like the stock of the ports in the barrel make it louder then my carbine. :dunno: I do love the 22-250 its a smokin round and I plan on getting a howa supreme varminter in 22-250 again.

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2008, 06:12:58 PM »
yeah I'm wondering about that. Have you shot this rifle then. I was curious how loud it was.

HOWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I forgot to look at there sight. I may change my mind but I do love this ugly bugger.

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2008, 06:13:42 PM »
Most varmint calibers are always compared to the 22-250. I guess that's the caliber to have when everything is compared to it. I have used the heck out of mine. I would stick with the caliber but might want to rethink the gun. Also a 22-250 needs a minimum of a 24 in barrel to use up the powder charge.
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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2008, 06:18:03 PM »
The one I shot was loud to say the least, I wasnt exspecting it to be :dunno: and it made me jump :chuckle:. It shot good though.

I realy like the howa's they are priced right and can shoot some nice groups out of the box.

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2008, 06:34:35 PM »
I'm surfing right now. forgot about the Tikka T3. Seems to be quite a popular rifle and WOW that thing is really light. I may have to think this through for a while.

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2008, 06:48:48 PM »
I own a tikka t3 22-250 it is a great rifle very accurate and the adj. trigger is a nice.

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2008, 06:51:06 PM »
There are a lot of nice rifles out right now, I had a hard time deciding when I was looking for a new gun. :chuckle:

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2008, 07:01:16 PM »
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I own a tikka t3 22-250 it is a great rifle very accurate and the adj. trigger is a nice.

I was curious about the Tikka triggers. Wasn't sure if they were adjustable. Thanks for the input. Seems to me MHWASH shoots one too but not sure. So many choices, so little money!  :chuckle:
I'll tell you what, Tikka rifles are all under 7 lbs. I'm digging that after lugging around my rifles.

The website doesn't give a lot of details though.
The Howa website doesn't have any pics, except the Axiom which I'm not interested in. What a bummer.

Guess I'll be going to Cabelas, Joe's, White Elephant, Sportsman's Warehouse, yadadadada tomorrow.  :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle: Geez it's tough to have a seasonal job.  :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle:


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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2008, 07:24:17 PM »
look here for howa pics
http://www.legacysports.com/products/howa/index.html

This is what I had and want again


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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2008, 07:33:59 PM »
look here for howa pics
http://www.legacysports.com/products/howa/index.html

This is what I had and want again



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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2008, 08:02:24 PM »
They look a lot nicer in person :brew: and believe it or not they blend in to the sage realy well, dont ask me how I know :chuckle:

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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2008, 08:06:23 PM »
Can't go wrong with a Howa, Just a Weatherby in sheeps clothing. They are getting more popular hence more expensive. They started out around $325.00
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Re: Thinking about a new calling rifle
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2008, 08:11:39 PM »
I think I payed around $500 for mine with a weaver 6-14x40mm scope. Dont think you could get that price now.

 


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