Would there be a problem if say in the future my barrel got burned out, could I rechamber an XR-100 in 22-250 to .243 winchester?
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I have owned nice varmint rigs in several calibers, and several manufacturers. The price of the Remington 700 SPS varmint rifle at $495 to $515.00 is hard to beat. My 700 SPS varmint will hold beautiful groups in the range of 0.25" at 100 yards with factory ammunition.
.223 Rem (zero at 300 yards)
.223 Rem (zero at 300 yards)
I have a Win M70 .22-250 varmint that is by far the most accurate gun I own, loves the .40 grain v-max stuff. That said if I had it to do over again I'd have a .223.
Bushmaster lower with match trigger, DPMS 24" Bull Barrel (1:9 twist), Harris Bipod, Cheap scope (saving for the real deal).
sarduy
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here's another option
http://www.remington.com/products/f...les/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint_specs.asp
http://www.remington.com/products/f...les/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint_specs.asp
nambu1
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My uncle has a Rem. rifle (dont know what model) in 222 Rem. Mag. It is very accurate. Works great on ground hogs.
I agree with most who recommended the 223. The 1 in 12 inch twist will not be an issue for you if you are content to shoot 60 grain or less weight bullets. I shoot 55 grain Vmax bullets in my 12 twist CZ.
Between the rifles you have listed, I would look favorably on the Savage. I have yet to see one that won't shoot really good. You didn't mention the CZ, but like another contributor suggested, it would be worth looking at one. I have the Lux version in 223, and couldn't be happier... it is the perfect walking varmit rifle. Another option is the Savage 25. This is a really slick little rifle for the 223 or 204 Ruger family of cartridges.
Lastly I would encourage you to shy away from the heavier barrels... they just add weight. A properly manufactured barrel of a medium cross section will shoot just as good and you won't have to carry the additional weight. I know it is hard without having optics mounted on a rifle to really shake one out in the store, but which one fits your frame the best? A rifle that doesn't fit right won't be much fun to shoot for very long.
Between the rifles you have listed, I would look favorably on the Savage. I have yet to see one that won't shoot really good. You didn't mention the CZ, but like another contributor suggested, it would be worth looking at one. I have the Lux version in 223, and couldn't be happier... it is the perfect walking varmit rifle. Another option is the Savage 25. This is a really slick little rifle for the 223 or 204 Ruger family of cartridges.
Lastly I would encourage you to shy away from the heavier barrels... they just add weight. A properly manufactured barrel of a medium cross section will shoot just as good and you won't have to carry the additional weight. I know it is hard without having optics mounted on a rifle to really shake one out in the store, but which one fits your frame the best? A rifle that doesn't fit right won't be much fun to shoot for very long.
Stump Water
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Don't see why it couldn't be done... if the action will handle a .22-250 it should handle a .243. But it would be a bit pricy.
I'm currently breaking in a fellows XR-100 in .204 Ruger. It has Leupold VX-III 4.5-14x glass. First session last Saturday at 100 yds, 3-shot groups:
- Hornady 32gr V-Max, .342
- Hornady 40gr V-Max, .364
- Federal Premium 39gr Sierra BK, .502
- Winchester 32gr SilverTip, didn't even measure the group but it was close to 2 inches
I've said since the .204s inception that, "There's a cartridge nobody needed." But I turned 180 deg. on Saturday. I LIKE this little round. The ballistics are almost identical to a .22-250 w/40gr bullets... it's just a smaller package.
And the XR-100 is a fine rifle. But I'm a long-time fan of the 700 action... and a Leupold bigot.
Yes rebarrel it, but then I wouold also need correct bolt head size and other things along those lines
If you look at the cartridge head size of the .22-250 and .243 they are the same , to rebarrel a 700 in .22-250 to .243 should not require a new bolt. Both are short action cartridges as well.
MachIVshooter
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Awwww, just skip the hoopla and buy a .25-06. You haven't seen varmint destruction until you've nailed 'em with a featherweight bullet fired from a full power rifle cartridge 
75 grain Sierra HP's at 3690 FPS will throw a praire dog in excess of 20 feet at pretty respectable ranges.
75 grain Sierra HP's at 3690 FPS will throw a praire dog in excess of 20 feet at pretty respectable ranges.
So what would I need to rechamber a 22-250 to a .243 if I don't need a new bolt? Would I simply just need to screw on a new barrel?
Yeah you could rebarrel to a .243 later , but with a Remington that requires a riflesmith for the vast majority of us. For the do it yourself barrel changes the Savage is far easier.
Most match barrel installs include chambering , cut to length , crowning , intallation and headspace of the new barrel and some degree of action truing as well. As just one example, Hart rifle barrels charges $600 for a match barrel install on a 700.
I would just get the $650 .243 VLS to begin with if I wanted a .243 .
A 700 SPS Varmint .223 is one I have that is quite accurate. Also consider the .223 SPS Tactical 20" wit the 1 in 9". I have a .223 20 " 700 LTR 1 in 9" twist and it is the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. The SPS Tactical is similar but without barrle flutes and a Hogue stock.
A Savage 12FV or 700 SPS Varmint both have plastic stocks but something like a $200 Bell & Carlson Medalist stock makes a nice upgrade.
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Agree with MachIV. Get yourself a Ruger #1 in 25-06. You can shoot anything from 75 to 120 grain bullets. Good for woodchucks to deer.
But since you asked about 22-250 and .243, get the .243. It will be a more useful caliber and should be a little cheaper in the long run. MHO
But since you asked about 22-250 and .243, get the .243. It will be a more useful caliber and should be a little cheaper in the long run. MHO
I have the 7.62x39 CZ 527 carbine. It's light, floating barrel, double set trigger, and 1:9 twist. I put a small Bushnell scope and use a Harris bipod. I think what I like most about it is it's easy to carry and small enough not to get hung up in "stuff". The disadvantage is it has a pretty good kick to it, but I figure if I miss the first shot it's one lucky ground hog.
Rebarrel.
Hey there;
I understand your question and see you have been answered. rechambering and rebarreling are two different things. To rechamber a burned out barrel new twist is needed. Not much of that going on anymore when new barrels can be had much cheaper.
I for one , do not believe you will be burning out a barrel any time soon.
If you are replacing barrels on a less expensive rifle, you may be able to buy a new rifle cheaper or very near the cost of rebarreling.
nothing wrong with having two guns. This subject comes up a lot on here. Some shooters will go thru barrels 10 to one of the normal shooter / hunter.
Don't count rounds. Just shoot. when the need comes you will be the first to know. I would not buy a rifle in the $500.00 to 700.00 class and be worried about what barrel was going on it next. Just hunt with it or shoot it. As I said , burned out barrels are common to some shooters and they plan for that. Not many hunters need to be very concerned about it.
Hey there;
I understand your question and see you have been answered. rechambering and rebarreling are two different things. To rechamber a burned out barrel new twist is needed. Not much of that going on anymore when new barrels can be had much cheaper.
I for one , do not believe you will be burning out a barrel any time soon.
If you are replacing barrels on a less expensive rifle, you may be able to buy a new rifle cheaper or very near the cost of rebarreling.
nothing wrong with having two guns. This subject comes up a lot on here. Some shooters will go thru barrels 10 to one of the normal shooter / hunter.
Don't count rounds. Just shoot. when the need comes you will be the first to know. I would not buy a rifle in the $500.00 to 700.00 class and be worried about what barrel was going on it next. Just hunt with it or shoot it. As I said , burned out barrels are common to some shooters and they plan for that. Not many hunters need to be very concerned about it.
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