Post by: westside103147 on February 02, 2015, 08:57:28 PM
Any advice would be appreciated!
Post by: RadSav on February 02, 2015, 09:01:44 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 02, 2015, 09:03:02 PM
Don't rule out the .243 either.
There are lots of calibers out there that will fit this bill.....
Post by: Bob33 on February 02, 2015, 09:03:38 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 02, 2015, 09:06:35 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on February 02, 2015, 09:08:05 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 02, 2015, 09:31:23 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,169511.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,169511.0.html)
Post by: wildweeds on February 02, 2015, 09:33:16 PM
Post by: b23 on February 02, 2015, 09:36:14 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 02, 2015, 09:36:37 PM
Same can be said about the 270 Winchester, and that's the cartridge I chose 18 years ago when I had the same dilemma.
30/06 or 270 Win, pick one, and you'll never regret it.
Post by: Cap.Silver on February 02, 2015, 09:38:16 PM
Post by: Blacklab on February 03, 2015, 06:45:53 AM
Post by: C-Money on February 03, 2015, 06:50:36 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on February 03, 2015, 07:02:55 AM
Post by: Bob33 on February 03, 2015, 07:15:35 AM
Up to 300 yards, any standard caliber will work just fine. Once you get into longer distances, the difference in trajectory between standard and higher velocity calibers becomes greater. At 400 yards, the difference in drop between between something like a 257 Weatherby and a 30-06 can be a foot or more.
As for ammunition cost, it may be a factor depending on how much you intend to shoot. If you're only shooting a couple boxes of ammunition a year, the difference in cost isn't going to be signficant.
There are plenty of good choices. The 270 WSM and the 257 Weatherby would top my list for a dedicated caliber.
Post by: westside103147 on February 03, 2015, 04:11:48 PM
Thanks for all the advice!
Post by: RadSav on February 03, 2015, 04:48:26 PM
Stopped by the gun shop on my way home today and ended up leaving with a Winchester Model 70 extreme weather on 270wsm, I guess my tax fefund was burning a hole in my pocket. Now I just have to find some good glass! Can't wait to start doing some load development!
Excellent!
I have been playing with a round for the wife using the 110 Barnes TTSX. Getting close to 257 Wby speeds and very light recoil. Not sure how it is going to hold up to wind yet, but so far it has been really impressive out to 400 yards. I expect the Barnes will reach it's limit on small antelope size animals around 450-500. Should be a meat saver compared to my normal Accubond and SST.
Post by: C-Money on February 03, 2015, 05:10:47 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on February 04, 2015, 09:09:24 AM
Post by: GoldenOscar on February 04, 2015, 05:48:24 PM
I have been hunting deer/antelope in Wyoming the past 4 years and always carried either a 06 or .270......I just bought a Weatherby .257 Mag and am very excited to give it a whirl this year.......
Post by: opdinkslayer on February 07, 2015, 08:38:50 AM
Post by: nwwanderer on February 07, 2015, 08:49:59 AM
good job, please submit some group targets when you can, thanks
Post by: magnumb on April 01, 2015, 09:32:56 AM
Post by: superdown on April 01, 2015, 09:48:07 AM
Stopped by the gun shop on my way home today and ended up leaving with a Winchester Model 70 extreme weather on 270wsm, I guess my tax fefund was burning a hole in my pocket. Now I just have to find some good glass! Can't wait to start doing some load development!How about a picture of that new rifle :tup: Also what kind of glass are you putting on it?
Thanks for all the advice!
Post by: Crunch14 on April 16, 2015, 09:54:26 AM
Winchester Model 70 .300 Win Mag shooting 165grn Nosler Boat Tail Ballistic Tip with a Leupold 3-9. He took Pronghorns past 500yards a number of times.
Post by: fremont on April 17, 2015, 06:23:20 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 17, 2015, 06:32:45 PM
n playing with a round for the wife using the 110 Barnes TTSX. Getting close to 257 Wby speeds and very light recoil. Not sure how it is going to hold up to wind yet, but so far it has been really impressive out to 400 yards. I expect the Barnes will reach it's limit on small antelope size animals around 450-500. Should be a meat saver compared to my normal Accubond and SST.I've used that same combination before, and believe it will kill pronghorns cleanly as far as you can shoot them.
Post by: bobcat on April 17, 2015, 06:35:19 PM
If you're concerned about factory ammo prices, a 270 Win, 308 Win or 30-06 would serve the purpose for speed goats and muleys.
I just saw ammo for all three of those at Walmart yesterday for 19 something per box. And really, any of those three is all anyone ever needs for any hunting you will do in North America.