Help me pick my next rifle - which cartridge? POLL

[N7XW]

Thought this might be a little fun to post.  I'm looking at a new rifle for deer and maybe elk.  I've already got the common cartridges covered so I'm looking at something a little different.  Factory Savage 110.  Nothing custom or too fancy.  Mainly for deer but possibly elk too at times.  Hunting on the west side where shots can be anywhere from in your face to 600 yards (my personal limit).  Options are:

338 Federal
6.5-284 Norma
a second 7mm-08 Rem (already have one)

I'm not reloading yet but will be soon.  Norma ammo is expensive compared to the other two so that is a factor until I start hand loading.

Give me your thoughts or tell me how crazy I am for considering these 

[BULLBLASTER]

6.5-284 and start loading sooner!

[jasnt]

I recommend start reloading now and then get a new rifle when funds recover.  I used to reload in a 2’x2’ space. It really dosent take much room.  You will be much happier with your current rifle/‘s

[opdinkslayer]

6.5x284,Lapua brass,140 bergers & retumbo make my savage shoot like a custom.😎

[NWBrute]

I know not on the list, but

.300 Win Mag - Kill anything in North America - Buy ammo most anywhere - From 150gr to 220gr

[cardinalguns]

.338 Federal will give you a bigger bullet and more punch when you need it. Diversity!

[savagehunter]

Two years ago I made the same decision. I went 6.5x284 and it forced me to start reloading.  Best choice I ever made reloading is almost as fun as shooting and enhances the experiance. If you go this caliber don't use up your barrel for load development. Keep it simple. Choose a bullet and stick with it 140 berger vld or save a little and go hornady 143 gr. Eldx. Stick with one powder. Retumbo and 4831sc are both great for this caliber. Use lapua brass. I shoot a savage long range hunter and have seen a couple for 600 bucks lately. The new savage rifle look good to. I also rebarrel ed a savage 30.06 into a 6.5x284 got the action from a pawn shop rifle for 200 out the door found a mcmillan used on long range hunting for 220 a heavy barrel 6.5x284 on 24 hr campfire for 200 headspace guages and barrel wrench fun project.

[Oh Mah]

6.5x284,Lapua brass,140 bergers & retumbo make my savage shoot like a custom.😎

6.5-284 and start loading sooner!

  This is the direction i would take. 

[N7XW]

Thanks guys.  Both of these cartridges intrigue me.  I'll probably end up with both before it's done 

[Oh Mah]

find someone with one or both and try them on for size get what you like best.                    FIRST! 

[huntnphool]

 .260 Rem, can use hand loads or factory ammo and be able to leave the man bun at home.

[coop2424]

.260 Rem, can use hand loads or factory ammo and be able to leave the man bun at home.

Hey now he isn’t wanting a creedmoor!!  The creedmoor is the man bun gun right @bullblaster   

I would agree on the 6.5x284 it is one of my favorite rifles to shoot.

[BULLBLASTER]

.260 Rem, can use hand loads or factory ammo and be able to leave the man bun at home.

Hey now he isn’t wanting a creedmoor!!  The creedmoor is the man bun gun right @bullblaster   

I would agree on the 6.5x284 it is one of my favorite rifles to shoot.

So I’m told. 

[huntnphool]

.260 Rem, can use hand loads or factory ammo and be able to leave the man bun at home.

Hey now he isn’t wanting a creedmoor!!  The creedmoor is the man bun gun right @bullblaster   

I would agree on the 6.5x284 it is one of my favorite rifles to shoot.

 

[N7XW]

Yes, I already have the man bun cartridge covered  ....although I do have a shaved head!