I see you are in SLC,Utah and plan on huntin' varmints in that area?
So what kind of varmint huntin' are you plannin' on doin'?
You are sold on the .556 .223 caliber? (cause that .204 Ruger is a screamer)
Will all your varmint huntin be pretty much the same?...distance wise...species wise..
Will you use the rifle for self defense (cqb)...target shooting...medium distance...longer ranges?
What weights of bullets will you use...40 gr 55gr 75gr?
Lots of variables to consider barrel length, rate of twist, optics, stock,forend,grips etc..
I would put all my needs...wants...down on paper and talk to guys like Randall,Grant,Paul etc...and try to find a good compromise between all your
possible uses and which use will be biased...
You gonna shoot targets at less than 100 yds 60% of the time or coyotes inside 250 yds 50% or prairie dogs 75% at 500+ yds...you get the picture..
You gonna carry the rifle long distances up and down mountains or haul it out of the truck and plunk her down on the tailgate and sandbags..?
Your choice of LRT mounts and rings is a good one...you can always have a higher powered variable scope in a quick change SPR mount and an Aimpoint in another mount handy for your home defense...
Anyway all this will sure put a dent in that HS budget...
hth
It is legal to hunt, kill, and eat porcupines, armadillos and badgers in Texas.
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