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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #30 on: December 29, 2014, 09:26:41 AM »
7mm-08 would be perfect! Plenty of gun for North America, and soft recoil. Crushing performance on big game.
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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #31 on: December 30, 2014, 08:20:12 PM »
Thanks for the input, everyone. Really helped me out.

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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #32 on: December 30, 2014, 11:13:29 PM »
So did you make a decision?

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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #33 on: January 02, 2015, 12:23:42 PM »
I think I'm down to 7mm-08 or 25-06. It seems like they have a good combination of shooting flat, carrying a punch to put down a deer and can get ammo where my brother lives without much hassle.

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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #34 on: January 02, 2015, 01:24:26 PM »
I think I'm down to 7mm-08 or 25-06. It seems like they have a good combination of shooting flat, carrying a punch to put down a deer and can get ammo where my brother lives without much hassle.

You can find 7mm bullets from 100gr-180gr, makes for a pretty versatile option. :twocents:
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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #35 on: January 02, 2015, 01:40:29 PM »
  :dunno:  But he's not a reloader - it's all about what's on the shelf. 

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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #36 on: January 02, 2015, 01:57:57 PM »
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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #37 on: January 02, 2015, 02:38:55 PM »
I think I'm down to 7mm-08 or 25-06. It seems like they have a good combination of shooting flat, carrying a punch to put down a deer and can get ammo where my brother lives without much hassle.
I own both, and either would be a great choice. Between the two, for "coyote/deer" I would choose the 25-06 simply because it's a bit flatter shooting. I believe you will find factory ammo choices good for both.
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Re: Coyote/deer caliber
« Reply #38 on: January 02, 2015, 08:21:25 PM »
I called a couple stored over there and they both said the 25-06 and 7mm-08 are good rounds for that area and can get them anytime.  It'll probably On my way! Down to what I can get a better deal on the rifle. He doesn't reload and can't afford to get the equipment to start up, so ammo has to come off the shelf for him.

 


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