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I have gotten the itch to get a calling rifle for varmints. Would like to get into some bobcats, but there’s more coyotes where I am at so that will probably be the main quarry for me. What is new out there that you would pick? I’m not into super light rifles, and I don’t think a heavy barreled rifle is what I’m looking for either- sporter weight rifles are usually what I like. I have components and dies for the .222, .223, and .22-250, but I’m open to new cartridges, as well. It’s my money- spend it how you’d like!
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223 is all you need. I shoot mostly the 50 grain VMax, and have killed a number of bobcats wit it, and can say that it is fur friendly.
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In a sporter weight rifle I'd like a model 70 featherweight in a 22-250.
And yeah, I'd prefer a faster twist than what Winchester offers, but there's no flies on the original set-up for calling predators.
Another really nice option is the Howa Alpine. The one I used briefly was in .243, and I could really learn to like that rifle.
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And I have an old Sako/H&R .222 if I wanna carry something lighter.
Spectacular little rifle with a 4X leupie compact on it
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Tikka T3X Superlite in 223 seems like it would fit the bill nicely.
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A 204 would be my choice.................and is. 
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AR-15 in .223 is what I'd go with.
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I guess I’m looking for what model of rifle you would pick as much as the chambering, as well, just FYI. I don’t mind the AR suggestions, but I think I’m going to stick with a bolt gun for this.
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I have a CZ 527 and a Mini Mauser Mark X.
CZ in 204, Mauser in 223 - both are nice, but maybe lighter than you prefer.
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Cz 527 223 is hard to beat short and light trigger is primo
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I have gotten the itch to get a calling rifle for varmints. Would like to get into some bobcats, but there’s more coyotes where I am at so that will probably be the main quarry for me. What is new out there that you would pick? I’m not into super light rifles, and I don’t think a heavy barreled rifle is what I’m looking for either- sporter weight rifles are usually what I like. I have components and dies for the .222, .223, and .22-250, but I’m open to new cartridges, as well. It’s my money- spend it how you’d like!
It all depends on whether you will be a " shoot and release" guy or you are trying to save some fur. The .222 would be my choice for either, if you handload for it. Problem is very few available rifles. I LOVE the .17 Rem for fur, but again, hard to find rifles. .223 is a sure bet if you handload, and if you just plain want to put them down ( coyotes especially) the .22-250 is your huckleberry. My latest .222 9 twist specifically for nighty calling and hunting hogs at night. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/MQhYd4n.jpg)
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my 222 is easier to find than one in 223....... I also like the short and light ![[Linked Image from hosting.photobucket.com]](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/c124/huntsman22/IMG_6896.JPG)
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or a ruger ultralite in 204.... ![[Linked Image from hosting.photobucket.com]](https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/critters/IMG_0230_zpsdswcqsve.jpg)
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I'm on the .222 bandwagon right now also. ![[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]](https://i.ibb.co/CtBNy0p/0-EA8-EF00-E8-FB-462-E-87-D8-5-F10-E377-C96-C.jpg) image uploadBut a 223 wouldn't suck.
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If you’re not saving fur a 6mm Remington with 55 grain ballistic tips is serious medicine. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Hp49fYy8/36-D6-B811-1-E36-49-C8-9-C68-6-C4396-B1019-C.jpg)
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My truck gun is a 6x45. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/PdD4Qzf4/D91-B2-CB7-0123-4813-B20-D-CFC7-F68159-EF.jpg)
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Never heard of "calling rifle", no pun! But sure have heard way too many "rifles calling"! True pun! Best! John
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I do have a Cz 527 in .223- it is just a little light for my tastes, I might even be trading it in for the new rifle.
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I do have a Cz 527 in .223- it is just a little light for my tastes, I might even be trading it in for the new rifle. That's a great calling rifle. I have one in .221 and it's one of my favorite rifles for calling critters. ![[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]](https://i.ibb.co/VHP7KD8/E0-E3-AB0-E-2-CCB-4997-8-EA0-3-A17-F30-E6-D6-F.jpg)
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