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    What is long range hunting?

    I am new to this forum and need some clarification regarding long range hunting. Would these events classify as long range hunting? 1. a groundhog at 300 yards? 2. a running coyote at 200 yards? 3. a deer in a Virginia woods at 100 yards? 4. a prairie dog at 400 yards...
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    Tweaking a Savage LRPV 22-250 Remington with a 1:9-Twist Barrel

    Hi Tom, Here is where I picked up some good info on reloading practices... http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/Proper_Reloading_Practices-c1246-wp7875.htm Thanks for your comments. Glenn
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    New Varmint Gun

    If the bolt in your Rem 700 fits a 22-250 I would go for that. If it is the 223 size I would go with a 204 Ruger. A 40-grain bullet fired from a 204 Ruger at 3900 fps will be traveling faster, and have more residual energy at 500 yards than a 50-grain bullet fired from a 22-250 at 3800 fps...
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    What Gun an cal??

    Oops, just noticed you are going for deer. When I go out west it is for prairie dogs. Glenn
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    What Gun an cal??

    If you like Savages (I do too) I would recommend the model LRPV chambered in 22-250 Remington, and make sure it has a 1:9-inch twist for the 68-69 grain bullets. It will reach out and get 'em at long distances. My Savage LRPV shooting a Sierra 69 grain Match bullet seated on the lands is...
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