Snowy Mountain Rifles wants your input on ideal walking varmint rifle

[farmer103]

I know this would make a pretty solid coyote rifle.

1. Caliber/cartridge: .260 Remington
2. Twist rate: 1:9"
3. Barrel contour: #6
4. Barrel length: 19 inches, threaded 5/8-24 for suppressor
5. Specific bullet to be used: 123gr Sierra MK or lapua 123 scenar
6. Stock of choice: Manners T5
7. Stock color/camo pattern: coyote tan w/ black splatter
8. Stock options: non adjustable to keep weight down
9. Trigger: Timney
10. Optic: Nightforce NXS NPR-2 reticle

[jlamb]

1. 243 Win
2. Twist rate: 1 in 13" (for Nosler 70 BTV's)
3. Barrel contour #2 (flutted would be nice)
4. Barrel length: 24"
5. Specific bullet to be used: Nosler 70 Ballistic Tip Varmint
6. Stock of choice: HS Precision Pro Series Sporter
7. Stock color/camo pattern: Grassland Camo
8. Stock options (adj. LOP or cheek, sling studs, etc.) two forward sling studs
9. Trigger: Shilen Varmint Special

[SaskShooter]

+1 on that threaded barrel, farmer103.

I can't own a can here, but that doesn't mean I won't move somewhere I can eventually. A side-discharge brake would also be nice for spotting those long shots.

[drillerjosh]

Anything in a .204works well for dogs. I have a ruger m77,can pack it all day.
The 40 gr. v-max @4000 f.p.s will put a hurtin on critters.

[Sandwarrior]

Something I forgot to ask, how many degrees is the bolt throw and how far back does it come on the action you propose using?

I'm thinking in terms of a more rapid follow up without having to go to an AR. I like the three lug short actions specifically for that reason. A more ergonomic bolt handle would be needed though.

[gebhardt02]

Originally Posted by Sandwarrior

Something I forgot to ask, how many degrees is the bolt throw and how far back does it come on the action you propose using?

I'm thinking in terms of a more rapid follow up without having to go to an AR. I like the three lug short actions specifically for that reason. A more ergonomic bolt handle would be needed though.

Our actions are basically a Rem 700 SA clone, so it is a two lug design and bolt travel is the same. We do put on a larger bolt knob though.

Geb

[gebhardt02]

I just wanted to give an update. All of the parts are on order so we are playing the waiting game now. ESTIMATED price for this complete build is around $2600ish.

Geb