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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #75 on: August 22, 2013, 09:36:19 AM »
When I worked in Wyoming I would say, hands down, the most common ranch truck rifle was a bolt action .243, followed by .270 and .30-06.  .308 is another good option, you can shoot cheap military surplus fmj at varmints.  My personal vote would be a Remington 700 .243 with a fixed 6 power scope.

There was an original model Ruger M77 in .243 for sale on here not long ago.  I have the same rifle and shoot it more than anything else.
I have a tang safety M77 in .243. No question....sweet shooter. It may even be available still.

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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #76 on: August 22, 2013, 09:38:44 AM »
Deal is done..  Rem 700 SPS in .280

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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #77 on: August 22, 2013, 09:39:53 AM »
 :tup:

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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #78 on: August 22, 2013, 10:00:05 AM »
You blew it! Should have got a 375 H&H! if you want, I'll take that 280 and look for a home for it and you can get the 375!
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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #79 on: August 22, 2013, 10:34:37 AM »
Deal is done..  Rem 700 SPS in .280

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That's cool.  Now you can shoot-up the rest of the FMJ ammo you have.  ;)

 :sry:  probably not too funny....... :o
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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #80 on: August 22, 2013, 10:38:50 AM »
Quote
probably not too funny.......


I have to admit, I laughed at it...

Congrats on the .280 RT, it's not too much different from your 06, but there is something about the caliber that draws me in as well.    :tup:

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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #81 on: August 22, 2013, 10:39:34 AM »
Deal is done..  Rem 700 SPS in .280

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That's cool.  Now you can shoot-up the rest of the FMJ ammo you have.  ;)

 :sry:  probably not too funny....... :o
 :)


Ha ha, I got tons of the FMJ in .280 laying around :chuckle:
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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #82 on: August 22, 2013, 11:00:09 AM »
Classic .257 with some pretty little handloads.....I can see it now.....suble pop....lope just falls over.

Finally someone brought up the .257 Bob.  Perfect in my opinion for fitting the need.  A classic cartrige to boot.  I woundn't even think twice.  Of course I have several so I may be biased. :chuckle:
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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #83 on: August 22, 2013, 11:05:42 AM »
SHould have gone with the .260 Rem!  Enjoy your 280
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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #84 on: August 22, 2013, 11:33:23 AM »
Bearpaw wanted to get this gun from me, so everyone be quiet about it!  :sry: :sry:
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Re: Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!
« Reply #85 on: August 22, 2013, 11:38:37 AM »
Deal is done..  Rem 700 SPS in .280

From Pianoman

That's cool.  Now you can shoot-up the rest of the FMJ ammo you have.  ;)

 :sry:  probably not too funny....... :o
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Ha ha, I got tons of the FMJ in .280 laying around :chuckle:

Classic wolf load..........

 


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