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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: hunter93 on August 22, 2012, 11:04:34 PM

Title: Opinion on next rifle
Post by: hunter93 on August 22, 2012, 11:04:34 PM: Hey everyone I am wanting a new rifle. And. Need opinions on what to get caliber and if it should be a hunting rifle or a ashly rifle any help is good thanks
Title: Re: Opinion on next rifle
Post by: bobcat on August 22, 2012, 11:07:18 PM: What's it going to be used for- grouse, squirrels, rabbits? Deer, elk, bears? Targets? Coyotes?
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Post by: hunter93 on August 22, 2012, 11:09:21 PM: Shooting and small to medium game
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Post by: bobcat on August 22, 2012, 11:14:04 PM: Maybe a 243 would work well then. Cheap ammo, low recoil, fun to shoot, good for anything from coyotes up to deer.
Title: Re: Opinion on next rifle
Post by: bearpaw on August 22, 2012, 11:15:16 PM: Quote from: hunter93 on August 22, 2012, 11:09:21 PM
Shooting and small to medium game

For what you want, I would go with a .243, 25/06, or .270, depending on how big of game? These are pretty common calibers, ammo is cheap and easy to find, recoil is light yet these rounds are pretty flat shooting. :twocents:
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Post by: coachcw on August 23, 2012, 06:19:34 AM: .257wby
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Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 06:25:59 AM: What is an "ashly" rifle? :dunno:
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Post by: Biggerhammer on August 23, 2012, 06:27:21 AM: Quote from: bobcat on August 22, 2012, 11:14:04 PM
Maybe a 243 would work well then. Cheap ammo, low recoil, fun to shoot, good for anything from coyotes up to deer.

+1 :tup:
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Post by: DRobnsn on August 23, 2012, 06:31:23 AM: Long range?
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Post by: Huntbear on August 23, 2012, 06:47:16 AM: .257 Roberts....
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Post by: brokenvet on August 23, 2012, 01:26:39 PM: Quote from: Curly on August 23, 2012, 06:25:59 AM
What is an "ashly" rifle? :dunno:

Target AIR rifle
Title: Re: Opinion on next rifle
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 01:28:53 PM: Now I'm more confused......... :P
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Post by: wraithen on August 23, 2012, 01:31:32 PM: Do you roll your own ammo? I'd suggest the .223, .243 and .270 if you don't. If you do, 22-250 or any of the 6mm bunch. I don't suggest the air rifle unless you don't want to shoot too far outside or if it would help you hunt in a firearms restricted area. :twocents:
Title: Re: Opinion on next rifle
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2012, 01:33:59 PM: It's not legal to hunt game in WA with an air rifle, so I'm not really sure why that would even be an option.???

I'd say 25-06, .270 or .260 Rem.
Title: Re: Opinion on next rifle
Post by: wraithen on August 23, 2012, 01:55:35 PM: Doesn't stop rats and racoons and possum from getting hit by air pellets in people's backyards :chuckle: