need help choosing a .223 for brush hunting varmints - Page 2

WeedWacker · April 13, 2007, 09:51 AM

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The .223 Scout

Steyr recently announced a .223 Remington (5.56 x 45 mm) version of their Scout Rifle. Because of its diminutive cartridge it is fast becoming known as the "Cub Scout" probably to the chagrin of the marketing folks. It should make a handy rifle for those who's main shooting is at varmints and small game.

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22-rimfire · April 13, 2007, 10:16 AM

For brush hunting varmints or even whitetails, I would suggest you consider a Marlin 1894 in 357 mag, 41 mag, or 44 mag. These are lever action rifles and really point nicely. Everyone that has one loves them. Go scopeless for true brush hunting.

My other choice would be the Ruger Mini-14. They are fast pointing, fun to shoot, accurate enough, and are light enough for toting in brush. They have essentially minute-of-coffee-can accuracy normally.

Jseime · April 13, 2007, 12:41 PM

I see your dilemma there, if you look at the compact M77 there is a version offered in .223 with stainless/laminate and only has a 16.5 inch barrel. The ultralight version has a .223 with a 20 inch barrel and would likely fit you better than the compact.

castnblast · April 13, 2007, 08:54 PM

Sounds like you need a Howa. I have one in 22-250, inexpensive, short barrel 22", easy to manuever, and did I mention, very, very accurate?

15ptBuck · April 15, 2007, 08:23 PM

I think that if you have not ever tried one before you should try a Ruger 77/22 Hornet , they are accurate and very light weight . I have one and they do a fantastic job on the exact type of hunting you are talking about. I use Rem. 45gr. soft points and they are very accurate and work perfectly.No matter what you use it's where you hit that counts.

stevelyn · April 16, 2007, 07:58 AM

Get the Evil Black Rifle if you want it. Who cares if someone's sensibilities are offended by you hunting with one? If someone is visually threatened by seeing one afield, that THEIR problem.
Live to your own expectations not someone else's.

April 13, 2007, 12:41 PM	#28
Jseime Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,775	I see your dilemma there, if you look at the compact M77 there is a version offered in .223 with stainless/laminate and only has a 16.5 inch barrel. The ultralight version has a .223 with a 20 inch barrel and would likely fit you better than the compact. __________________ I love the smell of fresh shotgun in the morning.

April 13, 2007, 08:54 PM	#29
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,148	Sounds like you need a Howa. I have one in 22-250, inexpensive, short barrel 22", easy to manuever, and did I mention, very, very accurate? __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

April 15, 2007, 08:23 PM	#30
15ptBuck Junior Member Join Date: April 14, 2007 Location: KENTUCKY Posts: 3	My choice I think that if you have not ever tried one before you should try a Ruger 77/22 Hornet , they are accurate and very light weight . I have one and they do a fantastic job on the exact type of hunting you are talking about. I use Rem. 45gr. soft points and they are very accurate and work perfectly.No matter what you use it's where you hit that counts.

April 16, 2007, 07:58 AM	#31
stevelyn Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Fairbanksan in exile to Aleutian Hell Posts: 2,655	Get the Evil Black Rifle if you want it. Who cares if someone's sensibilities are offended by you hunting with one? If someone is visually threatened by seeing one afield, that THEIR problem. Live to your own expectations not someone else's. __________________ Stop Allowing Our Schools To Be Soft Targets! http://fastersaveslives.org/ East Moose. Wear Wolf.

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April 13, 2007, 10:16 AM	#27
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	For brush hunting varmints or even whitetails, I would suggest you consider a Marlin 1894 in 357 mag, 41 mag, or 44 mag. These are lever action rifles and really point nicely. Everyone that has one loves them. Go scopeless for true brush hunting. My other choice would be the Ruger Mini-14. They are fast pointing, fun to shoot, accurate enough, and are light enough for toting in brush. They have essentially minute-of-coffee-can accuracy normally.