Author Topic: Varmit barrel (Read 1414 times)

257AI · « **on:** August 18, 2003, 04:25:12 AM »

I'm planning on getting a varmit barrel for my Encore. I've been looking at 223. 223 imp, 22-250 and 220 Swift. Any recommendations on which I should get.

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2003, 12:11:39 PM »

I have a factory heavy 26" in 22-250 that shoots 3/8" 100meter groups pretty regularly. KN

onesonek · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2003, 01:25:07 PM »

a 220 would be my choice, or a custom 6mmAI is better yet. onesonek

TnEncore · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2003, 03:10:59 PM »

Heck, just get all of them and end the pain of choseing.

But if I had to only pick one, it would be the 22-250.

Graycg · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2003, 03:26:27 PM »

240 Weatherby!

doc-and · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2003, 04:00:19 PM »

So many Choices so little time!!

i've got a 24inch 223 Blue for calm shooting and a 6mm Remington 24inch Stainless for when the wind kicks up. Then theres my 7-08 Remington for really windy days :-D

Just my :money:

doc-and :gun4:

223Larry · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2003, 04:24:06 PM »

I'd say 223 for alot of squirrel shooting and 22-250 for open land coyote shooting.good luck.

Rich Jimbo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2003, 04:34:11 PM »

Onesonek knows his stuff! My 6MM AI from Bullberry is the most accurate of all my Encore/Contender barrels!

Big Gun · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2003, 02:08:58 AM »

If you are a hand loader I would go with the 22-250, if you will use factory ammo the majority of the time go with the 223. Or go with both - I shoot the 223 in my Contender and the 22-250 in my Encore - both pistol lenght.

coyote sniper · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2003, 01:10:27 PM »

I have a 26" .223 bull barrel and i have been able to get 3/4" groups out of it at 200 yards with a calm wind. The longest shot i have killed a coyote on was 400 yards believe it or not. Most of my shots are at about 100-200 yards and i am completely confident in the weapon.

jjodell · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2003, 03:21:31 AM »

coyote sniper
what load are you using? The best I can do is about 1 1/2 inches with Win. 40 round varmint packs 45 gr. hp. I have the same barrel (26" bull) and am not satisfied with group size. I shoot one holers with my .308 mod. 700VLS and my mod. 700 custom 25/06 (shilen bar.) so I am reasonably sure the problem is not my shooting ability. Sure would like to get this thing sorted out. Thanks

Quadzillabill · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2003, 03:34:53 AM »

Quote from: Big Gun

If you are a hand loader I would go with the 22-250, if you will use factory ammo the majority of the time go with the 223. Or go with both - I shoot the 223 in my Contender and the 22-250 in my Encore - both pistol lenght.

I got a 22-250 15" barrel with my encore that I purchased a while back, but haven't had time to shoot it much. How's the accuracy, and what factory or handloads have you found to work the best?

Thanks, Bill

quicksdraw45 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2003, 02:24:48 PM »

I have a stainless .223 heavy barrel and I have shot several 5 shot groups at 100 yards at 3/8 of a inch , I usually shoot more like 5/8 inch groups however .
I think you will actually like any of cartridges you listed . good luck

jamie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2003, 08:41:44 AM »

I you shoot factory then go with the 223, but if you roll your own then get a 22-243 middlestead. Talk about SMOKING!