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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Bofire on August 24, 2010, 08:04:39 PM

Title: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: Bofire on August 24, 2010, 08:04:39 PM: :) Ok here are the parameters: this is for deer/antelope size game, I have a 243 all set up, I have a 300 WM all set up, I have lots of other rifles smaller than 243 and larger than 300, so confine your choice please.
I want an in "between" rifle, I am thinking 7mm-08, 270 or 270 WSM. make your arguments please!
Carl
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: JPhelps on August 24, 2010, 08:10:56 PM: 6.5-284

Extremley accurate, short action, high BC bullets, can have a light rifle that wont beat the heck out of you.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: sako223 on August 24, 2010, 08:13:07 PM: Pretty hard to beat the .300 WM.
The .270 WSM probably has the most gain in short mag.
The .257 Weatherby probably is best mid performer.
If I were goimg in the middle it might be a .260 in a Sako.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: high country on August 24, 2010, 08:15:12 PM: I was going to say that....6.5x284, 6.5x47, 6.5-06......at least 8.5 twist and it will spit 142smk's way out there. my next favorite is the 257wby. that thing is like a lazerbeam. I have taken deer, elk and bear with mine and it put them down every bit as fast and hard as my 300rum and 338 did. a lever gun in 45lc or 44mag is a riot and cheap to shoot too.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: whacker1 on August 24, 2010, 08:51:44 PM: 25-06
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: runamuk on August 24, 2010, 08:59:59 PM: 7mmmmoh8 because it sounds sexy ;)

hey thats my whole argument :)
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: 270Shooter on August 24, 2010, 09:01:47 PM: <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Yeah 8)
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: bobcat on August 24, 2010, 09:04:51 PM: I would go with the 270 WSM. This is obviously not something you NEED. If it were, I would say get a practical cartridge like the standard 270 Winchester. So I would just get something fun, and a little bit different. The 270 WSM would be perfect for your intended use.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: 280ackley on August 24, 2010, 09:10:24 PM: Quote from: whacker1 on August 24, 2010, 08:51:44 PM
25-06
x2
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: 1bugman on August 24, 2010, 09:12:31 PM: 270 win has never let me down deer hunting. It's a great round
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: Lowedog on August 24, 2010, 09:35:10 PM: The .270 Win. is an awesome round. Jack O'conner called it the perfect sheep cartridge. I think what is so great about it is the flat trajectory with mild recoil which equals accuracy.

I also really like the 25-06. It is a great dual purpose round.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: G.R.K on August 24, 2010, 10:55:26 PM: 257 or 270 WBY :twocents: 25/06AI Shows promise :chuckle:
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 24, 2010, 11:06:23 PM: i really like the 7mm-08 huge range of bullets great caliber good knock down. but i also love the 270wsm one of the flatest shooting guns out there with a big selection of bullet weights as well. i also have and like a 25-06 but most times bullets are 90-120 grains so for your choices.

less then 200 yards avg shoot 7mm-08 more then 200 yard avg 270 wsm :twocents:
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: duckmen1 on August 25, 2010, 09:23:08 AM: .270 ammo is cheaper than a wheatherby a lot
has hardly any kick
super accurate
plenty of nockdown power for anything in this state
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: MHWASH on August 25, 2010, 10:45:41 AM: How about a .260? Mabey a Ruger with a cool paint job? :rolleyes:

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Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: GoldTip on August 25, 2010, 11:08:11 AM: I've been personally faced with the same dilemna, have a 25-06 for antelope and smaller deer, Have a 300 win mag for elk/bear and when deer might also be on the menu. Have a 325wsm for the Moose and big bears of the world, so was looking for a "tweener". Went with the 7mm08 in a Stevens. Short action, light weight, inexpensive. Have yet to shoot it but all reviews are good and it's really just the older model Savage, which was not pretty but always got high marks for durability and accuracy. Weighs just over 6lbs and will wear a lightweight 2-7 scope.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: thinkingman on August 25, 2010, 12:02:45 PM: 7mm-08 if you reload.
With TIKKA discretely engraved on the barrel.
6.3lbs of pure huntin stick.
Otherwise, just take advantage of the incredible ammo selection available in .243
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: 700xcr on August 25, 2010, 12:10:02 PM: I have been really happy with my 270wsm. It is a Remington 700xcr. Shooting handload 140gr. Nosler Accubond flat hammers mule deer. Taken them from 85yds. all the way out to 550yds. so far.
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: Elk-aholic on August 25, 2010, 12:30:05 PM: 257 Weatherby Mag! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: Bofire on August 25, 2010, 05:32:52 PM: :)Thank you all!
OK: I like the short action, the difference. long range performance.
7-08 sweet low recoil accurate shooter.
270 wsm/ factory loads smoke the standard 270, reloads they are about the same. So how much shooting do I do at/beyond 400 yards.??
I am thinking if I know 400 yard shots are on the menu, I'll use the 300WM anyway. so for a light, deer killer, normal ranges.
I am thinking
Winchester Featherweight 7mm-08, 3.5X10X40 Leupold VXIII
I own tikkas, Remingtons, I own winchesters, but no shooters just collectors. Kimbers. S&W, Ruger, Beretta,

Carl
Title: Re: Caliber selecting for fun
Post by: sticky on August 25, 2010, 06:24:45 PM: Since you have the light and heavy game guns, I vote for an AR in .308. Reliable, tons of ammo choices, can do smaller deer types all the way to black bear and maybe even elk with proper load and discreet trigger. Plenty of manufacturers are going with the .308 as their hunting AR caliber. Better availability than the 6.8 (not a bad choice either).