Gun Build

[borocat]

Looking for some input on a gun build I'm working on. Looking to build a flat shooting predator gun that will reach out to 500 yds. I have a .223 savage model 10 predator. Looking to get a .220 swift or 22-250 in a Remington action. Also thought about the 6mm 284 in Remington. Any experience in long range or help would be greatly appreciated.

[DPerez905]

I've heard nothing but good things about the 6.5x284 or you could even try a 264 win mag. That's a definite long range shooter.

[Rather_B_Fishin]

The 6mm BR is a accurate round out to a grand, But the 6mmX284 is pretty kinky also!

[JP8]

I sold a 6.5x284 a few months ago.. trying to buy it back. It was a Savage LRH.

[J-Mac]

I'm working on a 264 win mag right now and its got great potential. Really like the ballistics of the 6.5x284 though. If the AR market wasn't crazy right now I'd suggest a 6.5 Grendel. When it calms down I think that'll be my next build.

[Johnybenchrest]

6 mm rem ack imp just a thought

[tgridley]

If you just want a predator gun for 500 yards go with the 22/250 it is only a tad slower than the 220 swift and unless you reload, you can find shells almost anywhere. I have both and there is really not much difference in the two as far as performance. They are way cheaper to shoot than the 6 or 6.5's also.

[captainsling]

I vote for a .260 Rem. Perfect out to 500 yds.

[Cajun Blake]

6mm Dasher and roll your own

[dclifton]

For a good common all around varmint gun 22-250 is the only way to go.
If u want to get into ******* calibers the list goes on and on.

[ducks-and-bucks]

22-250 is great for me. I'm working on a load for my 6.5 grendel right now though. for a long range gun. In all actuality one of the best varmint calibers and a long distance shooter is right in front of you, its called a .243. It will do 1000 yards.

[rossivey]

If you just want a predator gun for 500 yards go with the 22/250 it is only a tad slower than the 220 swift and unless you reload, you can find shells almost anywhere. I have both and there is really not much difference in the two as far as performance. They are way cheaper to shoot than the 6 or 6.5's also.

I've got the .220 and it's awesome but it is harder to find shells. I used to have to special order them until I started reloading.

[Tommyh]

for 500 yds and varmint, i wouldnt look past the 22-250. 220 swift is harder to find ammo for, and def more expensive. build it with a 26" 1:9" twist and shoot 70gr pills handily

[ducks-and-bucks]

This may help..

[dclifton]

22-250 is great for me. I'm working on a load for my 6.5 grendel right now though. for a long range gun. In all actuality one of the best varmint calibers and a long distance shooter is right in front of you, its called a .243. It will do 1000 yards.

243! Was my second thought there great because you can load them down to around 55 grains or up to 90 or so