Thread: just Varminting - how far was your longest shot on your last walk

Originally Posted by Tim Dicko

Rossi 45 if you look at my rifle i am left handed and dont have alot of choice as to what rifle i buy. as to the barrel contour i do alot of walking. but when i shoot out that barrel id put a 4 contour on to keep it light for my long walks. The 6mm would be more competitive with a higher b.c round to give you more wind cutting. It has a big advantage on spped obviously. I like the 260 ive had it for 2.5years and its done some kms

so your a leftie @Tim Dicko . . or the term i like to use ' one of the Devils children ' that does kinda limit your choices.
the Ruger No.1 would be worth a look if you want something different, i have one in .204R and rate them.

we all have our own ideas on the best weight of a walkabout varminter, mine is definitely on the heavier side . . . when i put the miles in over the hills for a days shooting i never feel a heavy rifle is a problem, i welcome it when its time to pull the trigger. Today i added another 3-4 pounds of lead inside the stock for better balance and hoping to get a little better recoil management, have to see how that goes.

i may just rebarrel with another 243, i have loads of cases etc, maybe a faster twist . . . watching a couple PRS shooters today and one of them said something like we only shoot out to 1000yrds for 20% of the shots so we dont put all of our energy / focus on it . . which i kinda have to watch myself doing, concentrating on the very LR when most is inside 500 yards and i dont need the razzle dazzle bullets etc