Ruger No.1 22-250

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soup

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Folks,
I’ve got a Ruger No.1V (Varmint) 22” barrel and a Leupold 6.5X20 scope.
What I’d like to know is weather anyone ever uses a No.1V for coyote hunting. It’s a little heavy but not very long overall. I’ve seen video of hunters up on the edge of hills banging dogs with big heavy barreled bolt action rifles. They all used either bipods or tripods.
Hoping someone on The Masters can tell me firsthand about it ( technique-setups-equipment etc)
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Semper Fidelis
Soup
 
Like most hunting, this is a sport where you can use whatever type of weapon tickles your fancy. You own one already, so I'm sure you already know it's assets and downsides better than most.

If you like carrying it, and shooting it, and if it shoots well enough off your preferred support system, and if the slow reload issue doesn't bother you, then why not?
 
Sew a couple elastic cartridge loops on the back of your left glove or over the left side of your shirt/jacket if your righthanded also a Uncle Mikes elastic shell holder that fits on the stock works well to have a second and third shot available. It is surprisingly fast to reload as the Number 1 kicks them out pretty good. Spend time shooting off your sticks as pressure on the forend can affect accuracy on a Number 1.

I personally think that a 6.5x20 is too much scope for a calling rifle as it is really hard to get on a coyote on 6.5x when they come cruising in between you and the caller and you don't have a second shot handy. I like to have at least a 40' FOV on a calling rifle and with todays 6x magnification scopes it is quite doable without losing the long-range capabilities. Sounds like a great rig for colony varmints as is though.

The weight of the rifle is of little concern if it doesn't bother you

Uncle Mikes shell holder on my drilling to have quick access to rounds.
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I have always said that I hunt for me. Not for anyone else. I hunt what & how suit me & if anyone else doesn't like it, that's there problem (so long as I'm legal)

back around 97 or so I bought a 22-250 & chose a Model 700 VLS, with a heavy barrel. Honestly it's not a great calling rifle. Accurate as all get out but too heavy.

Set up with shooting sticks & good visibility, ok, but not a good choice for close in work in thick cover.

Long winded way of saying for you to go ahead, hunt with your rifle & enjoy the ever loving [beeep] out of it. Just be prepared to adapt tactics & stand choices as needed.
 
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