Remington 22-250

Thinking about getting a varmit gun... I have decided on a 22-250 since I already have the die set but was wondering if there was much of a difference in any of the Remington guns. They have a model 700 SPS varmit,SPS,VTR,VLS, model 7 predator and I'm sure there are plenty of model 700's and 788's out there. Too many different models. Anyone have any of these they would comment on.

I have an old 788 in 22-250 that is pretty accurate.
They haven't been made in quite a while so if you find one,check it out good to make sure the barrel isn't shot out.

Wouldn't be my first choice Make or caliber

.22-250 is a great coyote gun. I have it in a Tikka T3 and it's a tack driver. Sorry, I'm no help on the Remington guns, but before you buy check out on-line reviews, they are not all that great for new Remingtons from what I have seen. Maybe they make a great version though, I just haven't happened to hear about it yet.

I like the 22-250,I do not like the newer Remington’s at all. The x mark pro triggers are absolutely terrible. I would go with a tikka or savage model 10 before the Remington.

I have 3 Remington 788s, one in 22-250. Once you have the triggers cleanup they shoot great. As Boco stated make sure they havent been wore out.

My cousin has the Remington varmint in 22-250. Heavy and I don’t think he’s gotten a decent shooting group out of it but he’s hung up on shooting one type of ammo, Winchester’s in a black box, might’ve been varmint ammo. I have a Ruger Predator in 223 that I've been loving, light, accurate and has a threaded barrel for suppressor, magazine is crappy(only negative about whole gun). Wish I bought the model that accepted AR mags,

I would find a 788 or older 700 Remington or Savage makes a good gun also.

Ditto. Mine is 40+ years old and is about ready for retirement. Just bought a 700 SPS because they make left handed versions.

I have a Remington 700 bdl in 22-250 that I absolutely love. It will be 16 years old this winter and has killed too many coyotes to count not to mention deer, bobcats and hogs. Never had it be anything more than accurate and reliable. I have been a diehard Remington 700 man my entire life. That being said when I started looking for a new deer/elk rifle this year I ended up settling on a bergara b14 timber instead of a Remington. The new Remingtons just do not feel right or look as well made as they used to. Definitely not the type of craftsmanship that is present in my older 700's. The bergara has an action modeled off of a Remington 700 action and a factory adjustable timney trigger. It is a beautiful weapon.

VaT, todays "Remington" and quality just don't go together. There are way better options, far more reputable, dependable options, such as either Bergara and Savage; both are known for their out of the box accuracy. Before you pull the "trigger" and buy a NEW Remington, read and read the reviews.

Laz, sorry about the left hand deal, LOL

I have a 700 vs. Bull barrel in 220 swift. Always shot great and has the older trigger which was easy to adjust. Bought it in 2001 or so.

Pete

just get a new barrel.......that left feature is something for the 10% of us out there.

I have a 22-250 Rem 700 and it good for what I use it for. it is a good gun I have it for some years . It works for me .I shoot mainly cast boolits out of it . I got it to shoot like a 22lr when needed it when out in the field.

Ditto. Mine is 40+ years old and is about ready for retirement. Just bought a 700 SPS because they make left handed versions. [/quote]

I’m fairly sure I have a LH Timney trigger for that 700, if you’re interested?

I’m fairly sure I have a LH Timney trigger for that 700, if you’re interested?
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Where were you two weeks ago??? :-) Just bought a new thumbhole laminated aluminum pillar stock for it and a Timney. Appreciate the offer though.

Yep..Is it OK to offer a rifle on this forum?

9. Except for muzzleloaders, no Guns, or ammunition will be bought/sold/traded on this forum.

Get one with light barrel contour if you are walking much.

Good gun. Good caliber.

if you were hung up on REM then the model 7 predator , unless you sit at a bench and shoot prairie dogs your likely going to be walking miles with the rifle in a day , so many of the varmint guns get built very heavy and that is just no fun to carry.

what are the odds your going to need to shoot more than a few rounds if your chasing coyote , so you don't need a overweight barrel to dissipate the heat

for very similar money to the Rem you can get a Tikka lite x3 in 22-250 and it starts at just under 6 pounds adding an optic depending what you add you could keep at or under 7.5 pounds

Does ruger still make the No 1 falling block in 22-250.

I believe that they are limited production only. But only in one or two different chambering each year.

From this Gunsmiths perspective, If it HAD TO BE A Remington, I'd get an older 700 or even a 788, but I'd shoot it first if possible or get a recent target.
Being a barrel burner to start with, I go with something slower, or down load the 250.
Several are at www.gunsamerica.com where you shop nationwide.

Sadly, ruger #1's are iffy at best for accuracy, unless you hang the barrel, etc.

Go with the Savage models as they run from 360 to 1200 bucks. Remington's retool is not up to snuff. Saying that, an old 788 to knock around is a good gun, as are the 700's. I had one of those bunty 600's which was a tack driver, including the cheap Tasco 3 by 9 on it, which I could crank on all day in any direction and it would come back to zero.
Enjoy your 22 250 as you will not shoot it enough to burn the barrel out and in Virginia it will not present Western shots most people should not be taking anyway.

Oh and as you did not ask and everyone gives answers which you did not ask about, I really like the BLR in lightweight. Those Belgians have one remarkable design. The guy in the gun store could not keep his hands off of mine in he kept playing with it. Their production run is getting thin, but you still can find them.

I have had 4 or 5 remington 700s in 22-250, all older rifles and liked them all. My current one is a 722 action with a Mc millen target barrel, couldn't. Be happier with it, it is extremely. accurate. I will own that rifle untill the day i die. I have no idea how many coyotes it has taken. It realy likes 52 or 55 grain bullets.

Guessing your talking new, your best bet is to buy a 700 action and have a custom barrel put on. Depending on what the gunsmith charges you to install the barrel, you won't spend any more money than a complete gun from Remington.

Grice gun shop is just one that sells actions.

https://www.gricegunshop.com/firearms/barrels-frames-receivers.html?manufacturer=273

Alittle over 300 for a S.A. and Boyds sells a nice stock for 150-200, depending on style and they are nice.

I pieced one togeather this way with a Krieger barrel for a thousand bucks, not much over a standard Remington from factory.

How is the Winchester low wall compared to the ruger No 1 Traprjohn?

I bought a Savage xp hunter 22 250 a few years ago very accurate rifle right out of the box with factory fodder. I reload for it and its just a tack driver. Out of my safe of old 700's it what I take most of the time. I have set up a couple other savage axis or edge one was a 223 and the other was 243 both shot well. The 243 liked everything I fed it they had sent me 4 different brands of factory ammo and I had a few handloads of a friend. It was 3/4 -1/2 inch groups it just liked everything.
J

Find a 788...... look for one with the metal safety, not the plastic one. Float the barrel and bed the stock. It will drive tacks

I've had a 700 sps in 22-250 with the heavy barrell, great gun. It shoots dime sized groups regularly at 100 yds.

I forgot to mention a model 7, as a good choice, in my earlier post.