Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 05, 2016, 01:42:30 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 05, 2016, 01:45:21 PM
This is a joke for all the folks out there who aren't sure.
6.5 C rocks
Post by: yakimarcher on December 05, 2016, 01:47:12 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 05, 2016, 01:47:32 PM
I have a full size 7mm08 kicking around the shop if you need a good deal let me know and ill hook ya up.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 05, 2016, 01:48:25 PM
.223. :chuckle:
This is a joke for all the folks out there who aren't sure.
6.5 C rocks
Well played.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 05, 2016, 01:48:51 PM
Post by: C-Money on December 05, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Post by: JDHasty on December 05, 2016, 01:59:45 PM
For what you have described.....243 win or 7mm-08
Yea, pretty much.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on December 05, 2016, 02:33:07 PM
7-08 is a great round but your .308 is very similar. You have the opportunity to diversify your gun collection while getting one for your wife, take advantage of this!
My rating would be .25-06>6.5 C>.243>7-08
I could go either way on the 6.5 C or .25-06 maybe look to see if you can get a better deal used or something and go from there.
Post by: Apples on December 05, 2016, 02:41:22 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 05, 2016, 02:41:30 PM
Post by: Bango skank on December 05, 2016, 02:42:01 PM
Post by: b23 on December 05, 2016, 02:45:35 PM
Or, just about any of the already mentioned cartridges as they all have their pros and cons.
If recoil is a definite concern then the 243 will likely be your best option unless you want to have a muzzle brake installed, which wouldn't be a bad idea. Yes they increase the noise but they'll more than prove their worth in felt recoil for your wife.
Post by: MtnMuley on December 05, 2016, 02:48:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 05, 2016, 02:58:56 PM
If I were in your shoes I would not go with the 7-08 and go with the 243.
7-08 is a great round but your .308 is very similar.
If you are okay with the .308 and .243, then why not the 7mm-08? :dunno:
For what you have described.....243 win or 7mm-08
+1
I own both, in compact versions for smaller framed shooters, she is welcome to shoot both of them if you want to.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 05, 2016, 03:18:19 PM
Post by: Mark Brenckle on December 05, 2016, 05:03:49 PM
Some really GREAT information/discussion folks, thanks so much for chiming in! I'm certainly not the most techy guy when it comes to weaponry specs/capabilities and appreciate folks who know much more than I do chiming in. And certainly thank you for the kind offer for the test run of a few of your rifles huntnphool. The rifle, scope, sling, case, and possibly range/bench saddle (maybe a new Lead Sled) will be a gift of sorts for Mrs. Phantom (although she will in all probability launch a series of eye rolls thinking ulterior motives are at play) so I'm just gonna make the choice and present her with her new range rifle 8)That's a good plan, until you have to 'ask' to borrow it or you dink it up a little out in the field - then you've ruined her rifle. May as well buy a matching set.
Post by: pd on December 05, 2016, 06:02:39 PM
And, you can use it whenever you want for coyotes and whatnot. :hello:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 05, 2016, 06:11:45 PM
Post by: hunter399 on December 05, 2016, 06:20:09 PM
Post by: cooltimber on December 05, 2016, 06:21:49 PM
So with that said, now the options are more lol :chuckle:
Post by: Lefthook on December 07, 2016, 04:15:25 AM
Phantom16
:yeah:
That finally came around and bit me on the ass, hard. I've bought my (me) wife a couple rifles and a few hand guns over the last year. They really are for her to shoot, but I made the decision what firearms they would be, I seem to like them.
I had taken a couple of "her" guns with me to the range and she saw me cleaning them and putting them in the safe when she got home from work. She asked me what I was doing and I told her I was cleaning "her" guns, etc. She just flat out told me that those were not her guns and that they were mine. She went into detail explaining her position on the weapons and all I could do was agree. I felt like such an ass. I assumed that the guns were right for her and that she would like them.
Anyway, the devious devil face statement in your post reminded me of that so I thought I would share the experience. I don't know exactly what your deal is with your wife obviously, so I would have to say she would love a .243 or 6.5. Any other rifle or rifles you think would be right for her I suggest you pick them up, maybe even a hangun for her to shoot while you're dialing in your .308. :chuckle:
Post by: Wingin it on December 07, 2016, 10:46:34 AM
Post by: demontang on December 07, 2016, 11:02:48 AM
Post by: LEN on December 07, 2016, 07:27:32 PM
LEN