Table of Contents
Preface xi
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Varmint Rifles 1
Varmint Cartridges 15
My Varmint Rifles and Cartridges 18
Chapter 2 .204 Ruger 21
The CZ Model 527 American 21
.204 Ruger Factory Ammo 22
Handloading the .204 Ruger 23
Range Tests 26
Trajectory Tables 29
Chapter 3 .221 Remington Fireball 31
The Cooper Model 21 Varminter 31
.221 Remington Fireball Factory Ammo 32
Handloading the .221 Remington Fireball 32
Range Tests 35
Trajectory Tables 39
Chapter 4 .223 Remington 43
The Cooper Model 21 Custom Classic 43
.223 Remington Factory Ammo 45
Handloading the .223 Remington 46
Range Tests 55
Trajectory Tables 58
Chapter 5 .22-250 Remington 61
The Ruger Model 77 MK II Target 61
.22-250 Remington Factory Ammo 62
Handloading the .22-250 Remington 63
Range Tests 70
Trajectory Tables 73
Chapter 6 .220 Swift 77
The Ruger Model 77V 77
.220 Swift Factory Ammo 78
Handloading the .220 Swift 79
Range Tests 86
Trajectory Tables 90
Chapter 7 .243 Winchester 95
The Remington Model 700 CDL 95
.243 Winchester Factory Ammo 96
Handloading the .243 Winchester 97
Range Tests 103
Trajectory Tables 106
Chapter 8 6mm Remington 111
The Ruger No. 1 Varminter 111
6mm Remington Factory Ammo 112
Handloading the 6mm Remington 113
Range Tests 119
Trajectory Tables 122
Chapter 9 .257 Rooerts 127
The Ruger Model 77 Hawkeye 127
.257 Roberts Factory Ammo 128
Handloading the .257 Roberts 128
Range Tests 132
Trajectory Tables 134
Some Parting Thoughts 137
Related Publications 139
Directory of Firearms Manufacturers 141
Reloading Equipment and Components 143
Index 147