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Best all- around big game cal.
« on: December 08, 2007, 01:19:50 PM »
Lets hear it.  Whats the best?  Can you back it up?
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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2007, 01:27:44 PM »
Everyone has their own preferences and can probably make a convincing case for their choice. I personally use a Remington Model 700 7mm Mag.  I also have a Winchester Model 70 Winchester (pre-64) in 30-06 that I like.  But I think a 270 is hard to beat and would be my choice. My son shoots a 270 and with his loads, is accurate out to 400 yards.

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2007, 01:54:02 PM »
I personally have hunted with a Savage 30-06.  Have never had any problems with it.  Wouldn't hesitate to shoot elk, deer, or bear with it.  I'm thinking about getting a new rifle for next year.  Just havn't decided on what to get.

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2007, 01:58:49 PM »
I shoot a remington model 700; 270 winchester.  It is a great gun, i've taken numerous deer with it and it is a flat shooting gun, but i wouldn't shoot any further than 400 yards with it, although personally i wouldn't shoot that far with any gun, i'm comfortable up to 300 or so.  I've taken two bull elk with it, one was a spike, but the other was a  big 6 by 6, dropped in his tracks.  I upped the loads though for elk hunting.

My vote goes to the 270.

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2007, 02:14:37 PM »
I shoot a savage 270 and all of the deer i have shot with it have gone down within 20 yards.

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2007, 03:23:37 PM »
I shoot 7MM Remington mags. the ballistics are hard to beat for hunting, why isnt it an option on the poll, when so many people use it?
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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2007, 03:27:27 PM »
I agree!!! I also have a Remington BDL 7 Mag. and a 1963 Remington 700 in 264 Mag!!!

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2007, 04:07:12 PM »
Savage .270
Stevens 7mm-08
Flintlock .54
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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2007, 04:10:42 PM »
I added one.  30-06

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2007, 04:48:08 PM »
i use a savage 30-06 and i couldnt ask for much better!

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2007, 05:46:00 PM »
I voted for the .300WM.  The .300 is a little big for blacktails, but is great for larger critters. I love the .270 but I don't think it would be anyones first choice for moose, so I wouldn't call it the best all around caliber. With that being said my next gun is going to be an ultra-light 7WSM.

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2007, 06:21:11 PM »
Remington 700 BDL 7Mag.

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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2007, 06:25:16 PM »
I would go for the .280 Ackley.  It has 7 mag ballistics in a smaller lighter rifle.
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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2007, 06:43:08 PM »
Hey Bone, I think you better add the 7 mag ;)
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Re: Best all- around big game cal.
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2007, 06:58:47 PM »
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