Originally Posted By: HOGGHEADI spent alot of time trying to figure out exactly what to buy or build, just like you are. I was also looking for a rifle for barn yard hunting. With most shots being 150 to 200 yards. With an occasional 300 yards shot. And I looked real hard at the hot rod 17's. But if your shooting really is the range in which you discuss then you really do not need that hot rod 17. Sure they are great. But so is your 22-250. But both are too much for those shorter ranges. Heck the 17 FireBall would do just fine.
I am looking real hard at the 19 Badger. Plenty of power for shots to 300, but not over powered.
Heck even a 223 would do what you are looking for.
Lots of options out there. However always getting the fastest is not always the best choice. Especially when you said you want to save the pelts. And you started by saying your distances are short. Tom.
Huh?
I'm not sure I follow you. The 17 Rem, 17 Fireball, and 204 maybe the fastest, or close to it, but they do meet his criteria. 300yds. or closer and Pelt Savers. The 17AH, 19Badger, and 19Calhoon fall into those same area's.
I, like some of the others on here have been using the 17Rem. since 1971 and it is a consistent pelt saver. I've used many of the other favorites also and they are not consistent pelt savers, which is what he was asking for IMO.
Then again, maybe I didn't understand what you were posting.
I am looking real hard at the 19 Badger. Plenty of power for shots to 300, but not over powered.
Heck even a 223 would do what you are looking for.
Lots of options out there. However always getting the fastest is not always the best choice. Especially when you said you want to save the pelts. And you started by saying your distances are short. Tom.
Huh?
I'm not sure I follow you. The 17 Rem, 17 Fireball, and 204 maybe the fastest, or close to it, but they do meet his criteria. 300yds. or closer and Pelt Savers. The 17AH, 19Badger, and 19Calhoon fall into those same area's.
I, like some of the others on here have been using the 17Rem. since 1971 and it is a consistent pelt saver. I've used many of the other favorites also and they are not consistent pelt savers, which is what he was asking for IMO.
Then again, maybe I didn't understand what you were posting.