CRIMINOLES
Senior Member
Any advice !?
I'm going to say the best "value" in a dedicated predator-only rifle (NOT to be used for deer, bear, etc.) is a bolt action rifle with an 18" to 20" barrel in .223 Remington caliber.
You can find cheap ammo for plinking and target practice, cheap EXPANDING ammo (foreign made) for hunting, and if you really want to pay $1.50 per shot for premium brand ammo, that's available too.
The bullet weights go from 45-77 grains, and the velocities for many loads exceed 3000 feet per second.
As for exactly what make and model of rifle, I'll let other folks suggest specifics on that. I've got a Remington 700 that I like, but I like my Savage too, and it was half the price. Whatever it is, make sure it's got a decent trigger. There are too many options on the market today to put up with a stiff or creepy 6-lb trigger.