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homesick · June 2, 2014, 08:56 AM

I have a basic formula, varmint rifles small calibers (204/223/22-250/etc) are required to shoot 1/2" MOA or better.
Larger rifles deer size must shoot 1" MOA (243/25-06/7mm-08/7mm Mag/ etc)
Now if a 243/25-06 are used for varmints with lighter bullets the 1/2" MOA is expected but with sporter weight barrels on these rifles this can be a challenge.
I have a 204 and a 223 that are sub 1/2" rifles and I had a 22-250 that was a solid 3/4" it has departed my gun safe! (presently in the market for another one)

June 2, 2014, 08:56 AM	#6
homesick Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 378	I have a basic formula, varmint rifles small calibers (204/223/22-250/etc) are required to shoot 1/2" MOA or better. Larger rifles deer size must shoot 1" MOA (243/25-06/7mm-08/7mm Mag/ etc) Now if a 243/25-06 are used for varmints with lighter bullets the 1/2" MOA is expected but with sporter weight barrels on these rifles this can be a challenge. I have a 204 and a 223 that are sub 1/2" rifles and I had a 22-250 that was a solid 3/4" it has departed my gun safe! (presently in the market for another one)