Suggestions for bolt action 22-250

oklahoma hunter · 10-09-2009, 12:21 AM

im looking to buy a 22-250 iv shot some and love the caliber......but im havin a tuff time deciding wat brand.............it will mostly be used for predators im a sucker for a good coyote hunt .......i usually hunt with a marlin 22 mag or marlin 30-30 if im shootin close or a ruger M77-Mark II 30-06 if im shooting longer range....i love my 30-06 but want a 22-250

big boomer · 10-09-2009, 12:26 AM

Savage

338RUM · 10-09-2009, 12:43 AM

CZ some of the best bolts out there.

Deersniper · 10-09-2009, 01:28 AM

Savage. Accutrigger and Accustock

tappedandtagged · 10-09-2009, 08:19 AM

Savage w/ the accutrigger or a Marlin XL7 or XS7 with the profire trigger. The Marlin has become quite the popular gun, and around $300. Great rifle. See the posts under the Marlin section.

harleyslapper · 10-10-2009, 01:40 AM

I too prefer Savage / Stevens, but don't own one in the 22-250 caliber. My hunting buddy has a nice Ruger 22-250 with a SS barrel and composite stock that I wouldn't mind owning. It has a nice weight, is accurate as hell, and is a very nice "pickup" gun that can take some bumps and bruises, dust, dirt, rain, etc.

If you like the Marlins you currently have, I'd agree with tappedandtagged.. They've got some nice rifles on the market. Savage ran into some patenting issues (so I hear) and Marlin has apparently designed their own accutrigger and interchangeable barrel very well!

Regardless of what you get, make sure you outfit it with a good scope!

tappedandtagged · 10-10-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by harleyslapper

Regardless of what you get, make sure you outfit it with a good scope!

For scopes, I love Nikon. And Nikon is now making a varmint scope. Instead of traditional crosshairs, it has a series of circles that are supposed to aid in taking shots while the yote is on the move.

tracer · 10-10-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 338RUM

CZ some of the best bolts out there.

plus one!!!!

texnmidwest · 10-10-2009, 10:24 AM

Savage or Remington. Never shot a CZ but they are well built.

sell33 · 10-10-2009, 12:38 PM

how much do you plan on spendin on this rig??

StretchNM · 10-10-2009, 07:04 PM

For months, I had my heart set on a Ruger M77 MkII in 22-250. Then, I dropped in at Sportsman's Warehouse and handled all their varmint rifles. I fell for a Remington 700BDL Varmint SF with the externally adjustable X-Mark pro trigger. (This IS NOT the SPS varmint rifle). It is stainless with a 26" fluted barrel in a 2-tone poly stock. It has the wide front forearm and two swivel nuts up front for sling and bipod. $750 from Sportsman's and $786 from WalMart. It's an even 1 pound lighter than the Ruger Varmint MarkII.

It is here at the Rem site: Model 700™ Varmint SF

I topped it off with a Nikkon Buckmasters 6-18x40 SF side focus. This scope was on sale (and may still be) at Midway for $299. It shipped in 5 days with std UPS ground (ordered Monday and received it Friday).

I used Warne steel rings (silver) and Burris Signature Zee rings. These rings use plastic inserts between scope and rings (no lapping or ring marks) and I've read nothing but good about them.

The rifle and scope are bore-sighted and waiting to go to the range. Before I even bought the rifle, I had 10 cartridges each of Sie 40 and 60 grain and Spr 50 grain cartridges loaded and ready to go. There they sit, and have sat for the last month, awaiting range day (Monday!).

oklahoma hunter · 10-11-2009, 12:01 AM

i havn't decided how much im going to spend yet ....probly under 900 .......as far as scopes go im addicted to Leupold especially on my larger caliber rifles.....(im a goldring junkee, that lifetime guarantee has me hooked,and their tuff) .........more than likely a VX-II 4-12x50mm

p.s. Im in no hurry to get this gun and will wait till i can afford what i want (when i figure out what that is) and i want a reliable gun that can take some serious predator huntin and last thru the years.......

WLew · 10-11-2009, 12:04 PM

I've got a Savage model 10 predator in 22-250 and love it. It's lighter and balances better than the 26" guns and shoots just as good, .152" groups at 100 yards with my reloads which are 50 grain Ballistic tips running 3840fps.

338RUM · 10-11-2009, 12:15 PM

Savage has nothing on CZ's set trigger!

rdale501 · 10-11-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 338RUM

Savage has nothing on CZ's set trigger!

The truth has been spoken. +++

oklahoma hunter · 10-12-2009, 11:56 AM

thanx guys....i think im gona go with savage.......ther affordable and i went and shot my lil sis's savage 243 the other day and i really like it...........love the accutrigger........

338RUM · 10-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Congrats on the savage, it will serve you well. If you have the chance do not pass up shooting a CZ bolt action! you will be pleased!

BOLT · 11-02-2009, 11:04 PM

I own ruger a savage a rem 700 and win.in 22-250 they all shoot well but if had to go with just one i would go the savage

Sir Elwood · 11-11-2009, 09:17 PM

I bought a .22-250 Weatherby Vanguard synthetic about 6 months ago and really like it. Very good trigger, durable, shoots great...you might consider it for only $399.00.

Tack Driver · 11-11-2009, 11:42 PM

Ruger® M77® Hawkeye® Predator Bolt-Action Rifle
Boy, this rifle makes me drool. It will do sub 1/2 MOA 5 shots groups all day long.

10-09-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
oklahoma hunter Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma Posts: 60	Suggestions for bolt action 22-250 im looking to buy a 22-250 iv shot some and love the caliber......but im havin a tuff time deciding wat brand.............it will mostly be used for predators im a sucker for a good coyote hunt .......i usually hunt with a marlin 22 mag or marlin 30-30 if im shootin close or a ruger M77-Mark II 30-06 if im shooting longer range....i love my 30-06 but want a 22-250

10-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#3
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	CZ some of the best bolts out there. __________________ diaper fetishist, gay ,neo Nazi ,slaves give me hope for the versatility of the human race. -Billy

10-10-2009, 01:40 AM	#6
harleyslapper Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connell, WA Posts: 17	I too prefer Savage / Stevens, but don't own one in the 22-250 caliber. My hunting buddy has a nice Ruger 22-250 with a SS barrel and composite stock that I wouldn't mind owning. It has a nice weight, is accurate as hell, and is a very nice "pickup" gun that can take some bumps and bruises, dust, dirt, rain, etc. If you like the Marlins you currently have, I'd agree with tappedandtagged.. They've got some nice rifles on the market. Savage ran into some patenting issues (so I hear) and Marlin has apparently designed their own accutrigger and interchangeable barrel very well! Regardless of what you get, make sure you outfit it with a good scope! Last edited by harleyslapper; 10-10-2009 at 01:45 AM.

10-10-2009, 10:24 AM	#9
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	Savage or Remington. Never shot a CZ but they are well built. __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

10-10-2009, 07:04 PM	#11
StretchNM Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 77	For months, I had my heart set on a Ruger M77 MkII in 22-250. Then, I dropped in at Sportsman's Warehouse and handled all their varmint rifles. I fell for a Remington 700BDL Varmint SF with the externally adjustable X-Mark pro trigger. (This IS NOT the SPS varmint rifle). It is stainless with a 26" fluted barrel in a 2-tone poly stock. It has the wide front forearm and two swivel nuts up front for sling and bipod. $750 from Sportsman's and $786 from WalMart. It's an even 1 pound lighter than the Ruger Varmint MarkII. It is here at the Rem site: Model 700™ Varmint SF I topped it off with a Nikkon Buckmasters 6-18x40 SF side focus. This scope was on sale (and may still be) at Midway for $299. It shipped in 5 days with std UPS ground (ordered Monday and received it Friday). I used Warne steel rings (silver) and Burris Signature Zee rings. These rings use plastic inserts between scope and rings (no lapping or ring marks) and I've read nothing but good about them. The rifle and scope are bore-sighted and waiting to go to the range. Before I even bought the rifle, I had 10 cartridges each of Sie 40 and 60 grain and Spr 50 grain cartridges loaded and ready to go. There they sit, and have sat for the last month, awaiting range day (Monday!). Last edited by StretchNM; 10-10-2009 at 07:07 PM.

10-09-2009, 12:26 AM	#2
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,306	Savage

10-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#4
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,608	Savage. Accutrigger and Accustock

10-09-2009, 08:19 AM	#5
tappedandtagged Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southwest Arkansas Posts: 840 Blog Entries: 1	Savage w/ the accutrigger or a Marlin XL7 or XS7 with the profire trigger. The Marlin has become quite the popular gun, and around $300. Great rifle. See the posts under the Marlin section.

10-10-2009, 12:38 PM	#10
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	how much do you plan on spendin on this rig??

10-11-2009, 12:01 AM	#12
oklahoma hunter Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma Posts: 60	i havn't decided how much im going to spend yet ....probly under 900 .......as far as scopes go im addicted to Leupold especially on my larger caliber rifles.....(im a goldring junkee, that lifetime guarantee has me hooked,and their tuff) .........more than likely a VX-II 4-12x50mm p.s. Im in no hurry to get this gun and will wait till i can afford what i want (when i figure out what that is) and i want a reliable gun that can take some serious predator huntin and last thru the years....... Last edited by oklahoma hunter; 10-11-2009 at 12:18 AM.

10-11-2009, 12:04 PM	#13
WLew Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Arkansas Posts: 194	I've got a Savage model 10 predator in 22-250 and love it. It's lighter and balances better than the 26" guns and shoots just as good, .152" groups at 100 yards with my reloads which are 50 grain Ballistic tips running 3840fps. __________________ NRA Life Member

10-11-2009, 12:15 PM	#14
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	Savage has nothing on CZ's set trigger! __________________ diaper fetishist, gay ,neo Nazi ,slaves give me hope for the versatility of the human race. -Billy

10-12-2009, 11:56 AM	#16
oklahoma hunter Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma Posts: 60	thanx guys....i think im gona go with savage.......ther affordable and i went and shot my lil sis's savage 243 the other day and i really like it...........love the accutrigger........

10-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#17
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	Congrats on the savage, it will serve you well. If you have the chance do not pass up shooting a CZ bolt action! you will be pleased! __________________ diaper fetishist, gay ,neo Nazi ,slaves give me hope for the versatility of the human race. -Billy

11-02-2009, 11:04 PM	#18
BOLT Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	I own ruger a savage a rem 700 and win.in 22-250 they all shoot well but if had to go with just one i would go the savage

11-11-2009, 09:17 PM	#19
Sir Elwood Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 76	I bought a .22-250 Weatherby Vanguard synthetic about 6 months ago and really like it. Very good trigger, durable, shoots great...you might consider it for only $399.00.

11-11-2009, 11:42 PM	#20
Tack Driver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caswell County, NC Posts: 388	Ruger® M77® Hawkeye® Predator Bolt-Action Rifle Boy, this rifle makes me drool. It will do sub 1/2 MOA 5 shots groups all day long. __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, is Congress the opposite of progress?