ok I want to build a varmint rifle that will work well for long range shots. It will be mostly prairie dog shooting so I want to use a good high bc carmint bullet and want a pretty decent velocity, but barrel life is kind of important. I'm going to proably build off a big horn origin action ag composite stock trigger tech trigger but need to figure out what cartridge to go with. I want good brass available that will last, i do reload so wild cats will be considered.
New varmint rifle build?
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I would consider a good 6 of some flavor. 6 creed, 243, 6x47 etc. all of which have lapua brass available and have it throated and right twist for the heavier 105-115 bullets. Good all around varmint and steel banger.
Creedmoor shooter
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I was going to suggest a 22 creed and shoot the 95 smk but if barrel life is a consideration then I would probably go with a 6mm. Either a 6mm creed/243 or maybe along the lines of a 6mm dasher or 6mm BRA.
I have never shot that light of a bullet in any of mine. I like 105 berger hybirds or 110 SMK. Right now I am running 105s at 3190 in 6 creed with lapua SRP brass and H4350.
Alwinearcher
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I just built a 22 creed with this same thought In mind.
Went 1:7 with plans to shoot the 90gr Bergers.
Haven't had a chance to shoot it a whole lot yet, but so far I've been impressed.
If I don't get the splay factor out of the Bergers, lots of other options to try.
Went 1:7 with plans to shoot the 90gr Bergers.
Haven't had a chance to shoot it a whole lot yet, but so far I've been impressed.
If I don't get the splay factor out of the Bergers, lots of other options to try.
bullfrog
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I really like the 87gr v-max in my 6mm/284. The 6mm creedmoor would be a better choice for barrel life but I don't care.
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22br
Will launch the 95smk around 2950fps
Will launch the 95smk around 2950fps
aushunter1
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What do you consider long range??
I would also be considering .223 with a 1:8 or even 1:7 twist.
Plenty of guys here use this combination with 80gr VLD's out to 1000 yards in F-Calss competition.
Obviously its running out of energy by then but @ 600 to 800 yards still plenty to take down a ground hog.
And very cheap to run!
Creedmoor shooter
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If 1000 is on the menu I'd leave those varmint bullets at home. A 22 creed with a 95smk @ 3200 or a 6mm creed with a 110 smk @3100 is your huckleberry
