Help me pick out a new RANCH rifle!

[ELKBURGER]

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.

[rtspring]

Deal is done..  Rem 700 SPS in .280

From Pianoman

[buckfvr]

 

[Don Fischer]

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!

[Curly]

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. 

   probably not too funny.......
 

[headshot5]

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.   

[rtspring]

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. 

   probably not too funny.......
 

Ha ha, I got tons of the FMJ in .280 laying around

[Wacenturion]

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.

[TVHunts]

SHould have gone with the .260 Rem!  Enjoy your 280

[pianoman9701]

Bearpaw wanted to get this gun from me, so everyone be quiet about it! 

[buckfvr]

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. 

   probably not too funny.......
 

Ha ha, I got tons of the FMJ in .280 laying around

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