02 May 2013, 02:51
ramrod340What new varmit rifle to build?
Here you go GD
The ol' versatile .257 Bob shoots bullets from 60 to 120 grainers. Built off a large 7X57 case, it can be loaded hot at over 3,500 fps or faster for light loads. A good caliber is not the most important factor in accuracy. It's all about the proper tuning of the components. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.257_Roberts Have fun.quote:Originally posted by ramrod340:
OK now that the wife has pretty much taken over my 22-250 I need a new varmint riflr for myself.
I have a varmint RRA 223 that is more accurate than I am so looking for something a touch bigger.
I have several Mark X actions and a couple of stocks for drop in so looking at a std bolt face. May need to see about swapping for a short box mauser bottom metal.
My old 22-250 is a slow twist was thinking about something with a faster twist in case I want to shoot heavy bullets at deer. Yes I know the simplest and cheapest would be simply a second 22-250. But what fun is that.
So what would you build on a std face bolt and taking in consideration you might want to toss a heavy bullet now and then. Most shooting would be Prairie dogs
