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Post by GrayGhost on Nov 5, 2003 21:23:02 GMT -5
The 24F has a very accurate barrel for the use(about 1" groups which is as good as I can shoot it with the 1.5X), the scope I have on it is a 1.5X slug gun scope with a circle pattern along with cross hair, 1.5x is enough to give you cross hairs and great for the shot gun. If the terrain is open, I will use one of the others, but for calling were the shots are under 200yds, the 24 always gets the call. I have 4 different 223's kind of one for every occassion.
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Post by TexasWindmiller on Nov 13, 2003 19:45:08 GMT -5
Greyghost.. What load do you use in your 24f?.....I have one with the 12 gua. as well and cannot find what it likes.
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Post by GrayGhost on Nov 13, 2003 23:26:14 GMT -5
I use 223, 52g Hornady BTHP, loaded with I don't know or care what. I have been using this load for 3 years now, loaded by Rafters Seven reloaders, found it at the local gun shop and have used it since, my Savages loves the 52g Hornady BTHP, my Ruger doesn't, but it really like the 55g V-Max by the same outfit, the NEF, shoots both about the same 1MOA, not a tack driver but good enough for critter work. One item of note: I shoot alot, for most predator hunters, 100 to 300 rounds out of these rifles a month(wish it was all at predators), one very big thing I noticed a long time ago on both the 24f and the NEF is how the barrel was supported, never, never let the barrel touch on the bag in anyway and once sighted in using forestock support only, when in the field, if using sticks, don't get careless and let the gun rest on the barrel while shooting, always on the forearm. It will change your point of impact, much more then with a bolt gun.
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Post by Yellowhammer on Nov 15, 2003 18:16:25 GMT -5
I am currently using a Ruger M77 MkII in .257 Roberts and a NEF .243 for my calling rifles. The Hornady light magnums (117 gr) in the 257 killed all deer so far in their tracks. The coyote I shot with it last year had minimal fur damage. On the other hand, the 58 gr. Hornady's had maximum carnage out of the .243. I would like to get the 223 barrel for the NEF but it hasn't been a priority. I would say the 223 is probably the best all around if fur is a consideration, even though I don't have one yet. Just based on what I have gleaned from the predator boards.
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hunter9850
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West Monroe, Louisiana
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Post by hunter9850 on Nov 21, 2003 21:14:01 GMT -5
im glad i found this post . right now i have a tc encore in .280 remington i shoot a handloaded 140 grain ballistic tip. i shoot everything with this rifle deer, coyotes, and anything else i need to shoot. i was thinking of buying a new barrel for shooting predators and just for playing around with. one of these days i would like to try some prairie dog hunting and would like a caliber that is good for everything from p-dogs to coyotes and bobcats. i dont hunt for the fur so i just want a good clean kill. i have been thinking about a .223 because of the ease of finding surplus ammo at cheap prices to just shoot for fun. any suggestions or pros and cons. HUNTER
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Post by ICMCumin on Nov 21, 2003 21:26:25 GMT -5
You won't be unhappy with the .223. Ammo is widely available and inexpensive. It will knock them down so they won't get back up......
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Post by 1st cav sgt ret on Nov 29, 2003 9:32:17 GMT -5
;Dvarmithunter i see youve got it bad dont worry there is a cure,take a deep breath and let it out slowly and evenly aquire target squeeze trigger slowly and repeat often ;D
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Post by CoyoteJim on Dec 9, 2003 11:27:56 GMT -5
Here is my choice for night hunting. Photo taken with ITT Pinnacle Image Intensifier. Next to rifle is an attachable NVG intensifier for the scope. This is my first attempt at posting a photo, so please be patient. Jim
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Coydog
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Kentucky
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Post by Coydog on Dec 11, 2003 10:01:25 GMT -5
I have used lots of rigs but started with a 223 & after years of busting coyotes with everything from hand guns to wildcat rigs i ended up back where i started. But no matter what i used, its always been fun!
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Post by Okie Newton on Dec 16, 2003 8:14:25 GMT -5
I would take my 222 with the 6mm as a backup. Both are model 700 varmint barrells from Remington.
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toecatch
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Fort Worth, Texas
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Post by toecatch on Jan 2, 2004 6:46:06 GMT -5
MY current calling guns are the 22 hornet NEF for night calling, and For daytime 'yotes it's a ruger m77 .25/06 in the stainless/ synthetic variety w/26" heavy barrell. (and I do mean HEAVY - 8+ lbs.) I'm looking for another 'yote gun, possibly the NEF 223 in bull barrel.
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Post by Bearmanric on Jan 10, 2004 1:52:37 GMT -5
Right now. I'm using a Browning abolt 22-250. I want the extra power for cougar's. went to the 55 grain silver ballistic tip Winchester supreme's. shoot's pretty good. Rick
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Droptine
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North Central Texas
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Post by Droptine on Jan 20, 2004 14:07:08 GMT -5
Well I have usually just used one of deer rifles, but have been giving some thought to an Encore in .223. My grandson who is three will need a litght recoiling rifle soon and I could use it in the meantime to thin out the Yotes at the deer lease. We got way to many of them. Droptine
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okcoyote
Hunter
Comanche, Oklahoma
Posts: 148
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Post by okcoyote on Jan 21, 2004 0:20:16 GMT -5
i have used the .222, .223, .243, .270and even a 30-06 for coyotes. i would have to say that the .22-250 is my favorite caliber. i use to use hornady sx bullets and sierra blitz some 20 years ago. now nobody loads these commercially. i now use the hornady vmax. i have been having coyotes run as much as 100 yard when shot behind the shoulder. i would like to hear what type of bullets some of u other coyote busters are using.
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okcoyote
Hunter
Comanche, Oklahoma
Posts: 148
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Post by okcoyote on Jan 21, 2004 0:30:08 GMT -5
oh, forgot. i am currently using a savage 16 fs. with a 6-24 tasco. must admit, this is much more scope than i care for. these savage rifles, i believe are, in my opinion, the most accurate out of the box rifles i have ever shot. and the price is right.
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