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Coming this Monday! New Designs, including some Ackley Improved cartridges! @SmallCaliberStore
#22LR #22LongRifle #218Bee #17AckleyBee #22250AI #22250ackleyimproved
#varminthunting #smallcaliberstore #smallcaliber ...

This is Wyatt`s .24 Varminter 16" rifle. He used it to take the majority of the animals he shot during the Calf Killers hunt. He was shooting the @SpeerAmmo 70 grain TNT HPs. Which performed very well. Here is his rifle build information:

@FoundingFathersArmory - Upper, Handguard & Cerakote
@24Varminter - 16" - 1:8" Twist Barrel
@Newfrontierarmory- Lower
@CrypticCoatings - BCG
@ErgoGrips - Grip
@Magpul - STR Stock
@LuthARLLC - Trigger
@OdinWorks - Adjustable Gas Block
@OtterCreekLabs - Polonium
@VortexOptics - Diamondback HP 4-16x44mm

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #predatorhunting #24Varminter #calfkillershunt ...

Cache`s bolt-action 6mm-284 build performed extremely well at all ranges during the Calf Killers hunt. It is a custom rifle, built off a @WarwickTactical M700 footprint action. During the hunt, this rifle had kills out to 772 yards, 732, 553 yards and many more beyond 200 yards using the 105 @BergerBullets VLD Hunter! Here is this rifle`s build information:

@WarwickTactical - 715 Action
@Grayboe - Core Rifle Stock with Universal Chassis
@CriterionBarrels - 26" - 1:8" twist - 6mm-284
@Trigger.Tech - Diamond Trigger
@MDT_Hunts - Magazine w/o Binder Plate
@ArkenOptics - EPS-5 Gen 2 Scope - 7-35x56mm

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #predatorhunting #6mm284 #calfkillershunt #longrangehunting ...

Next up on the Calf Killers rifle builds, is Joey`s .22 Grendel AR15. He was shooting the Hornady factory 75 grain .22ARC Match ammo. His build is as follows:

@FreedomFlagProducts - Billet Upper/Lower set
@Magpul - CTR Stock
@CMCTriggers - 2.5lb Trigger
@PreferredBarrelBlanks - .22 Grendel Barrel
@OdinWorks - Enduro Multi Suppressor
@RauchPrecision - Suppressor Cover
@KAK_Industry - Ported Dual Ejectors Bolt/BCG
@RadianWeapons - Charging Handle
@Dura_mag - 6.5 Grendel Magazine
@ArkenOptics - EPL-4 4-16 Scope
#RattlecanCamo by Joey

#calfkillershunt #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #predatorhunting #22Grendel #22ARC ...

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The second rifle Eric was using is a 16" AR15 chambered in the .24 Varminter cartridge. As posted before, he was shooting 55 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips at 3431 fps. The build information is listed below:

@24Varminter - 16" - 1:8" Twist Barrel
@FoundingFathersArmory - Upper/Lower/Handguard
and Cerakote
@CMCTriggers - 2lb - 2 Stage Trigger
@LeupoldOptics - VX Freedom 6-18x40mm Scope
@BravoCompanyUSA - Stock
@Resilient.Suppressors - Ramblin` Man
@WarneScopeMounts - Quick Release Scope Mount
@ErgoGrips - Grip

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #predatorhunting #24Varminter ...

Let`s cover rifle builds used during the 2025 Calf Killers. This is Eric`s AR10 chambered in .22 Creedmoor. Here are the manufacturers and parts information:

@NevadaCerakote - @RelvCamo Cerakote
McGowen Barrel - 18" - 1:8" Twist
@AthlonOutdoors - 2.5-15x50mm Midas HMR HD Scope
@ABSuppressor - Raptor 4 with Reflex
@GibbzArms - Side-Charging Upper / Lower
@Bushmaster_Official - DM2S Trigger
@Aero_Precision - Parts Kits
@OdinWorks - Handguard - BCG - Adjustable Gas Block
@ErgoGrips - Grip
@Magpul - Magazine - Stock

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #predatorhunting #22Creedmoor #AR10 ...

Happy 10/22 Day! Take some time this weekend to shoot your Ruger 10/22!

@@RugersOfficial #1022 #22LR #varminthunting #smallgamehunting ...

Thursday morning was very foggy and 27 degrees. As the morning progressed, the fog burned off and the wind picked-up. It was blowing at 20+ MPH and nothing was out! At around noon, the wind died and temps rose to 50 degrees. After that, it was game on! The .24 Varminter shooting 55 grain NBTs absolutely hammered the 7 Badgers I took the latter half of the day. Ranges were out to 350 yards. I used my .22 Creedmoor AR10 to take out a couple of more, but more on that later.

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #24Varminter #22Creedmoor ...

Loren smashed this big female coyote that came in on a stand. He dropped it with a nice shot to the neck! Calling was tough, because the animals were gorging themselves on mice/voles!

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #predatorhunting #223 #22ARC ...

Joey hit his stride on the last day of the hunt. He smoked a Badger that was tearing stuff up in the middle of an alfalfa field. He popped it with the factory Hornady 75 grain Match 22 ARC ammo (resized). This ammo does well on these predators.

#22Grendel #varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting ...

This was Wyatt`s first Calf Killers hunt and he did very well! The main rifle he was shooting is his 16" .24 Varminter, shooting 70 grain TNT HPs. He did shoot @CacheCarlson `s 6mm-284 at longrange, including the second farthest shot at 533 yards on a Badger! He dropped the Coyote at 225 yards, in its tracks! He`s ready for next year`s hunt.

#24Varminter #6mm284 #badgerhunting #coyotehunting #predatorhunting ...

@CacheCarlson cleaned up on the badgers last week. He used his .24 Varminter AR, along with his custom 6mm-284 bolt-action rifle. The 6mm-284 performed very well, with Cache having the longest shot of the week at 772 yards on a badger. Kill was confirmed by myself. It was a great shot!

#24Varminter #6mm284 #badgerhunting #predatorhunting #longrangehunting ...

2025 Calf Killers Contest is in the books! We had a successful hunt, helping out numerous farmers and ranchers with problem Coyotes and Badgers. Although most folks guessed Coyotes and Badgers separately, the contest was guessing the total number of predators taken. Now that this is clarified, let`s get to the totals and winners! There were a total of 4 Coyotes and 25 Badgers taken during the hunt. This makes the total number taken, 29!

The closest guesses were the following:
@grizzly.adams.12532 - #30
@alexkrycek_ - #26
@t.cain2 - #33

@grizzly.adams.12532 is the winner!

Would the three listed please message me your full name, mailing address and your t-shirt size.

#varminthunting #coyotehunting #badgerhunting #predatorhunting ...

55 grain NBT at 3431 fps is... WICKED! 178 yards, 16" barrel. #24Varminter

#varminthunting #badgerhunting #coyotehunting #predatorhunting ...

These designs and a few others just dropped over at SmallCaliberStore.com ( @smallcaliberstore ). Check them and the other designs out!

#smallcaliber #varminthunting #rockchuckhunting #groundsquirrelhunting #prairiedoghunting #coyotehunting ...

Is there anything more "Fall" than a new AR for coyote and badger hunting? This is Wyatt`s new 16" AR just for those varmints! It`s another #24Varminter, set-up to shoot 70 grain TNTs! @FoundingFathersArmory receiver and @Cerakote !

#varminthunting #predatorhunting #badgerhunting #coyotehunting ...

It`s Calf Killers Contest time! Here`s how it works. There are five of us hunting coyotes for desperate cattle farmers in Nevada over the next five days! ALL of us are experienced coyote and badger killers.

You must:
1) Follow our IG Page @VarminterMagazine
2) Post your guess of the TOTAL number of coyotes and badgers that will be killed by the entire Varminter crew. *One Guess Only*
3) Tag two of your friends (@) in your post.

If your guess matches the total number taken, you will be entered in a drawing with the other folks who chose correctly.

We will be giving away shirts, decals, handcalls and some other cool prizes that cannot be mentioned here. USA folks only.

#calfkillershunt #coyotehunting #predatorhunting #varminthunting #shotgunhunting ...

Hitting the store next week! smallcaliberstore.com

PS: Calf Killers Contest is coming up soon!

#varminthunting #smallcaliber ...

SMALLCALIBERSTORE.COM is open. New designs. Old designs. Everything is live. Every order will receive stickers, as well. New designs will be added weekly. Don`t see your cartridge? Post it below in the comments! Every sale goes towards supporting Varminter Magazine! @SmallCaliberStore
"Wear Your Caliber"

#varminthunting #smallcaliber ...

Picked-up at a local gunshop in Nampa, Idaho today. They are slowly getting out to shops. It has been 5+ years since we`ve been asking for these to be released commercially as a handloading component. Now, time for @Sierra_Bullets to release the .224" - 69 grain TGK!

#varminthunting #reloading #coyotehunting #predatorhunting #rockchuckhunting ...

I think this @FoundingFathersArmory set will end up being a 16" #24Varminter. It will make an excellent calling and pig rifle.

#24VARMINTER #varminthunting #coyotehunting #predatorhunting ...

The NEW @Grayboe CORE Riflestock with their new Universal Chassis system! Our new .6MM-284 rifle build is fitted with this new system from Grayboe. One Universal Chassis to fit your action. Swap out stocks or other actions with ease! It`s a great system and allows for so flexibility. The @WarwickTactical action fit perfectly and the rifle is now complete. More to come on this build!

@ArkenOptics @Griffin_Armament #varminthunting #rockchuckhunting #prairiedoghunting #coyotehunting #6mm284 ...

I know what you`re thinking... "Varminter, not another Cooper!" Yep. Local auction, Cooper of Montana Model 21 Left-handed chambered in .17 Mach IV! This rifle is in pristine condition. I doubt it was shot after it left the factory.

@cooperrifles #17MachIV #CooperRifles #varminthunting #groundsquirrelhunting #prairiedoghunting #rockchuckhunting ...

I really miss the Nikon brand of riflescopes. I dropped this onto my Remington XP-100 .218 Bee. Perfect fit. #218BEE

@nikonusa #varminthunting #groundsquirrelhunting #prairiedoghunting ...