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What is the smallest caliber long action?

will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
edited April 2002 in General Discussion
I need one for coyotes and stuff. Got any thoughts?
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  • scott5792scott5792 Member Posts: 300 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know a guy. He uses a 17 bee. or something along those lines.Hope this helps.Scott
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am curious about what you are seeking. Why the mention of a "long action" and "small caliber" in combination? While the old bolt action "long action" designs like the Winchester Model 70 were offered in small calibers (my Model 70 .220 Swift Target comes to mind), small calibers like .222 and .223, etc. are usually associated with "short actions" like the Remington M722, etc.. Maybe this is a trivia contest. If so, I give up. Of the traditional "long action" factory rifles, .22 caliber is the smallest of which I am aware. Remington chambered its short action M700 in .17 Remington, and I am sure Ackley and other custom makers probably chambered some long actions in .17 caliber, but I cannot think of any factory "long action" (which to me means an action long enough to handle Magnum-length cartridges like the .300 H&H, etc.) with a caliber under .22. What is the answer?
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Did....
    Did somebody say somethin` about bees?
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  • scott5792scott5792 Member Posts: 300 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not sure what it was. but he was hunting coyotes with it. Might have been a .218. Thanks.Scott
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think it would be the .264 Winchester. Mentally scanning the gun cabinet, that's what I come up with.Clouder..
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    And immediately thought about the two 25-06s right alongside. And a wildcat 6mm06, which I dont have.Clouder..
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    25-06 is looking good since I can shoot more than jest varmints with it. Versatility is pretty cool.
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If will270win is a .270 Winchester fan, is there really that much difference between a .25-06 and a .270 Winchester? I think the top and bottom bullet weights are within about 10 grains of each other. I am still wondering about the reference to the "smallest caliber long action." When discussing a .25-06, that would require a long action. Is that what you mean will270win? Is the .25-06 "the smallest caliber long action" there is? I am trying to recall the length of the .220 Swift without doing some research. If it is too long for a "short action," that would be a smaller caliber than the .25-06. I am really curious about what information will270win is seeking. Can you clarify, will270win?
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think what he is asking is what is the smallest long action cartridge and chambering. What is the smallest caliber offered in a long action?
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you, 7mm nut. I agree that seems to be the question, but why? Most small calibers are also in short cases and are offered only in short actions, so is this a trivia question? I think early Model 70 Winchesters were offered in .22 Hornet, which is again a .22 caliber, but it is probably the smallest cartridge ever offered in a long action. Is that the answer?If a varmint cartridge is desired in a bolt action, why limit the rifle choice to a long action, where few if any varmint cartridges will be found?
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would have to suggest the 300 Smokin Jacket Short Mag. Oh yes it was invented wearing the famous Smoking Jacket! You take a 300WSM and neck it down to .22, yep that should do the trick .218 are ya out there? You might want to recommend some of your latest concepts!
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would have to say that the smallest bore, LONG ACTION would be the 220 swift.
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  • jastrjastr Member Posts: 463 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would say for cayotes the most superior cartrige would be the 22-250....This cartrige kills the .222 swift, .223... and all other similar calibers. very effective at long ranges , and extremely high velocities... I have been wondering myself why the military uses the .223 over this cartrige.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    jastr, did you mean 222rem or 220 swift? I believe that the velocity and energy both go to the 220 swift (of the 22 caliber bullets)My personal choice would be 22-250 due to ammo cost and availability.
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