Daryl

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Death Before Dishonor

In regard to the scope, the 12X Leupold is a superb piece of glass, I have one and it is sharp and clear.

The only reason I would not use that scope on a 22-250 would be if I thought I might use it for any close up varmint calling or what I call "walk around" varminting. At close ranges that 12X would be lots of magnification and the field of view would be limited. But for lay on your belly varmint shooting like ground squirrels or prairie dogs it would make a fine rig.

I prefer the 4.5 X 14 Leupold or the 6.5 X 20 Leupold on my varmint guns just for the versatility. I could probably get by just fine with the 4.5 X 14, but find the 6.5 X 20 scopes with target knobs an advantage when shooting prairie dogs at extreme ranges.

R Flowers

I encountered a groundhog at 30 yards one day. He was across a creek we were driving along. I took out the H&R and threw a sandbag over the hood of my Bronco. R Flowers is correct--it took a few seconds for me to find the little devil in the narrow field of view. When I did find him, it was almost comical. He pretty much filled the scope's view, standing 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock. I was zeroed for 200 yards, so I held low and the 40 grain Nosler BT, moving at 3500 fps exploded that critter. He took the red shower.

Anyway, I think you're right on getting the 12X scope. The Leupolds are really great. Burris has discontinued their 12X scope, though I don't know why. Try to get one with target turrets so you can use clicks to engage targets at different ranges.

As an aside, if you end up opting for a variable, check out the 6.5 to 20 Weaver Grand Slam. Optically it's the equal of the Vari X III Leupolds, and the turret repeatability is second to none, so you can click up and back down without compromising your zero. Not many scopes out there will allow you to do that.

My friend had the very same rifle you mention. At least I think it's the same rifle--the "Sendero." We called that one the "fly swatter." He could literally shoot flies at 100 yards with it. Two out of three times, if a fly landed anywhere on the target, that 22-250 would take him out. He used 34.0 grains of IMR 4895 behind Nosler's 50 grain ballistic tip. Killer load!

Dan Newberry
green 788

Good luck with whatever you decide.

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Originally posted by R Flowers:
Daryl, if your Remington 22-250 Varmint model has the original factory fiberglass stock it is indeed made by H-S Precision.

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Not necessarily! Remington (700 Titanium Ultra Lightweight and VS models) and Weatherby(AccuMark, Super Predator Master, Super Varmint Master, DGR, and FiberMark models) have both replaced H-S Precision with Bell & Carlson as their OEM supplier. B&C makes a virtual clone of the H-S Precision Varminter stock.

If I remember correctly, the definitive way to differentiate between them is to remove the action from the stock. H-S Precision stocks have an oval cut-out in the barrel channel, and B&C stocks have a round cut-out in the barrel channel.

George

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Shoot straight, shoot often, but by all means, use enough gun!

Regards PC.

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1. Leupold Vari-X III 6.5-20x40 Premier Dot
2. Nightforce 8-32x56 with the NP-1RR reticle
3. Swarovski 6-24x50 with their plex
4. Schmidt & Bender 4-16x50 with No. 6 reticle
5. Schmidt & Bender 4-16x50 with their "Long Range" holdover reticle
and finally
6. Leupold LRT 8.5-25x50 with target turrets and a fine duplex reticle mounted in Talleys.

Of all the scopes I've used I would give the nod to the Swarovski and the two Leupolds for crystal clear optics and reasonable size. My two favorite picks. The Nightforce was too big and heavy. Schmidt and Benders had odd reticles, so so optics, very little W&E adjustment, and not quite enough power.

FWIW and IMHO you can't go wrong with the Leupold Vari-X III 6.5-20x40. It is light, clear, and repeatable. Gives you versatility with magnification and a good low cheek weld. The 30mm scopes may hold some advantage, however, I've hav'nt found it yet.

Regards, Matt.

[This message has been edited by Matt in Virginia (edited 04-30-2002).]

[This message has been edited by Stonecreek (edited 04-29-2002).]

This has evolved into prarie dog golf with different rifles for different conditions (2 wood, 7 iron etc.)

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and thanks for the load data as well.

I was going to go with the 12X Leupold but then I remembered a guy that had a 6.5 X 20 Leupold target. Luck was with me and he sold me the scope. 2 years earlier he would not sell.
Now I have to decide on what rings and bases. I don't need anything special, just something that works.

Any sujestions?

Daryl

I dont know if you get them around there, but I am quite fond of the Lynx mounts & bases , never had a days problem with them

Rudie