sako 22-250 long range Bunny busting.

[@aceprecision1681]

There's nothing on earth that produces pink mist like a fast stepping 22-250 ! Keep up the good work young man.

[@cyclo360]

+Ace Precision Yup, its a gutsy little round.

[@chandlerwooton7604]

RELOADING 223 5.56 AMMO

[@shanevonharten3100]

You should see what can be done with a 90 grain hollow point in a 270.

[@aceprecision1681]

@@shanevonharten3100 A bit late for the party, but ...... after five years, I can give you this conclusion. There’s nothing on earth that produces pink mist like a 22 Creedmoor, driving a 55g Blitzking at 3850 fps. Sorry Shane, ya 270 is positivity pedestrian, up against modern powders and cartridges. Speed kills !

[@jasyamaha]

​@aceprecision1681 well for many years a 22-243 or 22-284 let alone a 22-250 AI would exceed the ballistics of your new creedmore. There's many more to. Nothing on earth ay. Even a 243 will drive a 55 gr bullet at 4000 fps. Come on man

[@robertcameronjones]

22-250 is one of my favorite rounds. It goes exactly where you point it. A friend called it a "tack driver", and I agree. No recoil at all. Up to 4,000 fps.

[@cyclo360]

Hi mate, the range is under every bunny before it gets shot, glad you like the vid and the VW.

[@illuminatedcrosshairs7865]

Great shooting mate! The 22-250 makes me look like I'm a better shooter than than I am! It's so accurate, shooting it the most fun I think I have ever had with any firearm! Your video shows just how amazing this cartridge is, and your shooting skills! Cheers from South Carolina!

[@cyclo360]

Hi Lee, thanks mate for the kind words...yeah its a hot little round and even if you dont hit them right it has enough guts to do the job quickly with little fuss. atb.

[@mletouutube]

50 years ago, in my teen ages, I was looking at a ballistic table and the 22-250 got my attention. So fast! It would have been my favorite caliber if I would have been in an environment that would fit it.

[@sammylacks4937]

That s one pretty rifle. I.ve often said fine guns are to me and others what fine art is to it s collectors. More than something to shoot quality firearms with deep grained fine lined walnut and satin smooth blued steel. Don t get any better. Thanks for sharing

[@cyclo360]

Agreed Sammy, and when they're accurate too it completes the package. atb

[@k98killer]

This is absurdly impressive.

[@cyclo360]

Lol, thanks killer, atb.

[@terrencepayne1371]

It's really interesting to see the curve and the wave as it cuts though the heat.

[@taniahoffmann1799]

Wow , Hunting rabbits at that distance is impressive !!!!

[@SeriousSchitt]

Brilliant shooting! I own a Remington LVSF in .22-250 and I'd never be able to shoot like that! Nice to see the bunny numbers picking up again! Thanks for the vids.

[@cyclo360]

+SeriousSchitt Thanks mate, why not mate? When I first started long range stuff about 6 years ago I thought 300yds was a bloody long way now its common practice. Your Remmy is a good rifle and the 250 is made for varminting.. Give it a go mate.

[@sportbikeandhunter]

Why cant you shoot like that? Dont you have the land/space to? Theres very few things i've shot under 200 yards with my savage 22-250, but then again Ive been wacking groundhogs at 200+yards with my 17hmr.. 400 yards is ideal for the 22-250

[@SeriousSchitt]

Ha, very timely. I've just come back from an all day range session right now, trialing my brand new custom built $13,000.00 .300 RUM rifle and I can only get it shooting 3 1/2" groups at 200m! I'm finally residing to the fact now that I truly am cursed and that long range accuracy is always gonna elude me!

[@cyclo360]

Mate, that is A LOT of cash for a rifle with that kind of accuracy...are you shooting handloads or factories? I assume that a rifle with that price tag would have everything spot on. Did you mount the scope yourself?

[@sportbikeandhunter]

SeriousSchitt 13,000$? Where do you live if you dont mind me asking? Cuz theres no way in hell I would spending 13,000$ on a gun that got that shitty of accuracy here in the USA without demanding my money back... I can get 1 inch 5shot group with my 800$ (including scope) 22-250 at 200 yard on a consistent basis

[@aaronm8694]

Nice shooting mate. Nice bit of countryside there too. Got me a 22-250 now. Off to sight in and fireform some Hornady brass too. Cheers!

[@cyclo360]

Thanks Aaron, and good luck with your new 250...by the way, thats a great Avatar .

[@alanfenick1103]

For a cartridge 80 years old it still competes and can go against any newcomers!. My rifle is a Remington 700 VLS with a Kales 8x16x50 scope over 20 years old. At 400 meters it’s dead on for varmints! Just shows that It may be old but can still get the job done!

[@cyclo360]

Age is just a number mate lol....I agree, to be around for 80 years it must be doing something right. A nice set up, your fortunate to get a Remington before their quality control whent south Bloody shame though, they were very accurate and well made rifles before the bean counters took control.

[@alanfenick1103]

@@cyclo360 Your so right about the last few years of Remington quality control! In 1967 Emigrated to Australia under the GAPS Scheme. While at Bonegilla went hunting rabbits on a farmers paddock. Had a US Springfield M2 bolt action rife in .22 Hornet with a 6x Lyman scope! What great days of hunting waiting for my clearance to work a Garden Island Navy Yard. I used to repair fire control computers that were mechanical/optical as the RAAN had need of repairman in the 60’s. Returned back to the US after a stroke. Recovered over a year. Loved Australia was treated incredibly well. Great people at Garden Island well maintained ships and incredible sailors!

[@cyclo360]

@@alanfenick1103 Hi Alan, you sure have had an interesting life. Yes the rabbits would have been thick back then (pre myxo). Now they are a lot harder to find, have been out twice in the past week and only seen 6. Yes Australia WAS the lucky country , now its a over regulated nanny country. Just about everything is either banned or you need piles of permits. Even the Estes black powder rocket engine...To buy those you need to be over eighteen, have an explosives permit and have permission from the local council just to purchase and launch the bloody things. I understand that in the US you only have to be over the age of 12. Stupid, pathetic Aussie politicians...Im surprised they havent banned meat pies cos you might burn your tongue if theyre too hot🤣🙄. Anyway, thanks for your reply. atb, Sean.

[@alanfenick1103]

@@cyclo360 Really like your site! Brought back memories! Up to three years ago I had a Federal Hunting Permit that allowed me to shot nutria and invasive rodent with the most beautiful fur! They were destroying our marsh land her on the Eastern Shore of Maryland! Still use a .22 Hornet in my same old 1922 Springfield Armory M2. So far black powder is restricted to dealer who have an explosive proof locked bunker! Limited to two pounds at a time! Smokeless powders is not restricted! What a shame with all the restrictions in Australia! The country was good too me! I still have friends who I talk too frequently and some have visited me here I the US! Kinda funny received a call from a government research agency wanting to talk about mechanical optical fire control computers! Long obsolete but built with incredible workmanship and precision! Never to be duplicated! I have no plastic firearms of any kind! Wood and fine steel! Thanks for the talk will be watching and enjoying!

[@herewegofans]

I WISH I had a burrow like that to pick my dinner from. Stickers and briar patches here friend. But I do have turtles and squirrels galore so guess life is full of trade-offs. Great shooting. Love the 55gn Hornady.

[@cyclo360]

+herewegofans Thanks mate, turtles would be different lol.

[@cecileubank2555]

Best ive found

[@geraldswain3259]

Superb rig,and fabulous shooting son. from a pommey b------d.

[@cyclo360]

Cheers mate and all the best.

[@anthonyhawes8019]

I never get sick of watching these vids...EVERRRRRRRR!! Lol

[@cyclo360]

+Anthony Hawes Lol, no worries mate , still more to come.

[@anthonyhawes8019]

+SA Feral Shooter awesome stuff mate i cant wait...I've been telling some of the guys at work about your channel so you may get a couple more subs...

[@vinnyha5793]

wow this range is Bunny range... i love 22-250 ... good shoot Sir

[@cyclo360]

Lol, thanks Vinny.

[@righteousfire277]

Nice shooting and lovely rifle 👍

[@cyclo360]

Thanks mate and all the best.

[@thespectator2976]

"bunny Busting" that was a good title :) HAHAHAH well done :)

[@btm380]

Don't they ever line-up so you can get a "two-fer"? Great shooting!

[@tjwright2580]

excellent shooting

[@largol33t1]

That's a very nice rifle. I've heard about the accuracy of these things and would love to hunt with a Sako. How much was the rifle with the scope? Some Sakos can easily climb to $3,000!

[@cyclo360]

I purchased this rifle 2 years ago and it was around $2,500 , the scope a Leupold VX3 6.5-20X 50 around $1100 and the mounts sako optilok rings and bases about $350....yes they are very nice rifles and you dont have to spend more money to make them shoot great.

[@onenikkione]

My local Gun shop has a used L579 Sako 22-250 listed as a early model with Unertl bases $749 (USA)

[@huntingandstuff9489]

Great shooting. What's the camera you film it with

[@Joetrout]

Is the scope a 6.5x20x50?? An 30mm tube? Real nice

[@cyclo360]

+Joe Trout Yes it is mate with the varmint reticule and side parallax adjustment.

[@syetube1]

Been watching a few of your vid's mate. Some real clean shooting. Great to see. I live in SA and am looking for some permissions hopefully, any ideas. Cheers. Keep up the good work and the Vids...

[@keithjohnson5189]

The thumbnail shows your rifle on the hood of your VW. No issue with it, but I recommend ensuring the muzzle extends beyond the parallel axis of the windshield. Otherwise the shockwave from the muzzle blast can shatter a windshield, especially on a high powered round. . Don’t need to ask me how I know this. JMHO for other shooters. Fun vid.😉

[@cyclo360]

Thanks Keith , glad you liked the vid Yes mate fully aware of that and I always remember to fold back the mirror as, i have shot out 3 so far 👍

[@DrBreezeAir]

Wonderful! What scope are you running?

[@cyclo360]

Hi Doc and thanks....Leupold VX3 6.5-20X50 Target.

[@Hunter4Life.]

Correction on time frame, 38 seconds into video

[@cyclo360]

...no mate that was a weed...or an extraterrestrial lol

[@matthewknight1910]

Nice shooting 🎯 👍🏼

[@cyclo360]

Thanks Matt👍

[@Hunter4Life.]

1:21 seconds into vid. That shot segment. Did anyone notice possibly a coyote- maybe a kangaroo in horizon just right of center top of vid? Sure looks to be and not a plant. Great footage great discipline!

[@hillbillycarwreck]

dam fine shooting!

[@cyclo360]

Cheers hillbilly.

[@jyetraval6722]

Wow that shock wave in the first clip

[@patdudley7635]

just wondering... Have you tried the same round but 50gn ?

[@cyclo360]

No mate, I have always used 55s in the 250 and 223. They hit harder and hang on to their velocity at long range.

[@candelariosanchez273]

Those are amazing shots wha distance bro?

[@cyclo360]

+Candelario Sanchez Cheers mate, the closest was 369mts(404yds)the longest 482mts(527yds).

[@damienfynn1522]

Nice shooting Boet, what distance are you shooting at?. Miss my shooting days, dig the Volksie.

[@cyclo360]

Hi mate, glad you like the vid and the VW...the range is under every bunny before its shot, cheers.

[@donmacdonald8516]

SA Feral Shooter am I losing my mind? I don't see any ranges under the bunnies at all

[@cyclo360]

Hi Don, dunno whats going on , I checked the vid and the ranges are there under the victims.

[@þþþþþþþþþ]

Question from a 'non-hunter'. Why not leave the rabbits or whatever else you shoot in the field to attract coyotes or other predators? I guess I'm also assuming the rabbits are a nuisance and not food since you're blowing them up with a 22-250.

[@angelaprater2679]

Very accurate rifle sporter model klmber I think.

[@cyclo360]

Hi Angela, No, it's a sako 85 VLS 14 twist barrel.

[@angelaprater2679]

@@cyclo360 super good shooter going to Wal-Mart have savage axis 240.00 have 4x16 44 scope for love 22 250 I know your alot more money and far better but I have 223 ar so something to shoot alittle more down what was your rang

[@cyclo360]

Savage rifles are very accurate you should be able to pop pests out to 400 with it....;I shot those Bunnies from 400 to 530 yards.

[@georgemaare4462]

great video! waiting for more ;)

[@cyclo360]

+George Maare Thanks George...more coming up.

[@rickinicki78]

Impressive mate:) where about was that? Cheers

[@patdudley7635]

What rangefinder were you using ?

[@cyclo360]

Its a Leupold RX 2800 TBRW.

[@patdudley7635]

@@cyclo360 Thanks. I've been shooting for years. Very impressed by your 22-250 shooting. Went out and bought the same rifle after seeing you shoot. Its a bloody nice rifle. Do you use the Leupold ballistic data or your own calc ?. Ive been using Strelock Pro up until now with and old Bushnell rangefinder.

[@cyclo360]

@@patdudley7635 Yes they are nice, but getting a bit pricey now. I have drawn up ballistic charts using Strelok pro...same as you. These charts range from 200 zero up to 600yds in 5 yard increments For wind, up to 20mph in 2. 5mph increments per range gradient. All measurements are in imperial to coincide with the American Leupold scopes turret adjustments. Thanks for watching my vids and am glad you like them, cheers, Sean.

[@karldot]

hi there what scope at what magnification are you using??

[@cyclo360]

Hi mate, its a Leupold VXIII 6.5-20x 50 30 mm tube Target scope....depends on the range but on that particular day the scope was on 18x.

[@Tydirium]

Keep up the vids man good shooting :D

[@cyclo360]

+Tydirium No problem there mate.

[@wendellbell6164]

How many meters or yards?

[@cyclo360]

...it's in the description mate.

[@wendellbell6164]

@@cyclo360 thanks. Impressive.

[@david1234lee]

Fantastic precision ! I suppose you were a sniper before you were a hunter !

[@MrGrxxx123]

one day I hope to own a sako

[@MrLovemachine2]

Save up, They are worth every penny IMHO. Love the older L models, A models, 75's 85's . Have bought many over the years. Hope u get one and have some fun. Incredible smooth Bolts and Tack drivers as SA Feral proved in this awesome video. .22-250 Blazing round! One of my Favs.

[@cecileubank2555]

Find youself a nice rem model 788 u want be disapointed got one would not take anything 4 it sell for 450.00 and up good luck

[@Lambycapo]

Hi mate what height Optilock rings are you running ?

[@cyclo360]

I think they are low rings.

[@Lambycapo]

Cool I’ve just ordered a 85 hunter 223 with the sporter barrel extra low rings should be right with the 50mm scope then

[@cyclo360]

Hi mate, that sounds about right but to be certain you can go into the sako web site, they have a measurement chart for rings and bases for scopes with 25 to 34mm tubes.

[@Lambycapo]

Oh true I’ll sus it out now mate cheers

[@Ed-wq2ov]

what sort of scope you using mate? vx-6 with CDC?

[@cyclo360]

+Ed No mate , its a Leupold VXIII 6.5-20x Target scope with varmint reticule side parallax focus.

[@Ed-wq2ov]

+SA Feral Shooter ahhh the side parallaz adjustment put me of! just got a sako 85 varmint myself but in 243, topped with a vx6. got 1moa groups at 200m, amazing rifle

[@Ed-wq2ov]

+SA Feral Shooter Nice shooting btw mate... exploding bunnies at 400m is no small feat!!

[@cyclo360]

Thanks Ed, its not easy mate, with the wind, mirage and filming them. Sometimes the little buggers wont sit still and just when your about to touch of a shot they hop away.

[@cyclo360]

No mate , but I have been shooting since I was 13...I'm 52....But yes, I would have liked to be a sniper in the army when I left school...Oh well.

[@Yeet-ei5is]

What scope are you using?

[@cyclo360]

Leuplod VXIII 6.5-20x 50 30mm tube varmint reticule side paralax. in sako optilok mounts.

[@jonshetler4886]

whoa that's some awesome good shootin..

[@cyclo360]

+Jon Shetler Lol, thanks Jon.

[@teacheng3795]

Great shooting! I liked and subbed and put you up with 260 Rips and Richard Utting whose channels you might like to check out if you are not already aware of them. ATB from Melbourne

[@davidc7889]

Can you give me the specifications on the type of scope you have?

[@cyclo360]

Leupold VXIII 6.5-20X 50 LR TARGET 30MM tube Varmint reticle.

[@goodboyringo9716]

These guns are hard to find

[@alexc1999]

Do you still have cane toads?

[@cyclo360]

No mate, not in South Australia, they are up in Queensland.

[@alexc1999]

SA Feral Shooter ah I see, beautiful rifle and great shooting!

[@cyclo360]

Thanks Alex, atb.

[@henryzandberg8902]

What grain are using?

[@cyclo360]

55 mate.

[@daveb6345]

Nice!

[@cyclo360]

+Yosimete Sam Thanks mate.

[@Elrond_Hubbard1]

I'm such a hypocrite , can't stand to see Coyotes hunted but cant enough of this. Anyway, very good video and excellent shooting skills.

[@cyclo360]

Its probably cos Coyotes look a lot like dogs...(well sought of anyway lol), glad you liked the shots and the vid. atb from South Australia.

[@Elrond_Hubbard1]

Yea, It's hard for me to separate the two...I was curious, does Australia still have a problem with feral cats? I know here in the states and especially Florida, we're overrun with them and I heard they're actually starting to hunt them.

[@cyclo360]

Yes very much so...they are a huge destructive pest (worse than foxes) and are responsible for the extinction of many native marsupials. The feral cat here is on top of the worst invasive species list (only second to rabbits) and out in the bush all Feral cats are shot on sight. There is no mercy here thats for sure.

[@taniahoffmann1799]

Wow , Hunting rabbits at that distance is impressive !!!!