Debating between a VX II or VX 2 6-18x40 AO Fine Duplex or an older Vari-X III 6.5-20x40 AO Fine Duplex for the CZ 527 17 HH Varmint I just purchased. I've been searching eBay the last couple of weeks for a good used one. This will be used exclusively on a bench in the rat patch. Questions: 1. Is a ...

I found this website a little while ago and it really sparked my interest in varmint shooting. What a great time this obsession is! :D Here are some pictures from my second outing this year. All I got right now is a Ruger 10/22 and this Marlin 17 HMR. Recently installed a Rifle Basix trigger and top...

What effect does overcast have on Skippy? For example, say it's 75 degrees, 5 mph winds, but cloudy all day. Do they stay underground in this situation? I've got two days to pick from this week. Temp and winds are as described above, but one day is mostly cloudy and the other is partly sunny. Thank ...

Jonsey, keep in mind, that if you use a No.1 for a 20VT build, you'll have to rebarrel no matter what. Re-reading my post above, I made the mistake of saying you could just set back and rechamber if you used a 223 donor, but the bore would be a .22 cal bore, not a .20...... it's rebarrel no matter ...

Thanks for the info Rick. The fact that I could use any caliber for a donor rifle is good to know because I'm seeing more rifles in 22-250, 220 Swift, 6mm, etc., than 223. I'll have to give some more thought to holding out for a 223, setting it back and rechambering as I was just planning on rebarre...

Hey guys,

Would a Ruger No. 1 Varmint be a good platform to re-chamber to a 20 VT? I really like the look of this rifle and am planning to get one soon.

If it would be, what calibers would work for the conversion?


Thank You