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| Buying new Rifle; What caliber | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 19 2012, 05:34 PM (1,770 Views) | |
| Ky Mtn T.O. | Jan 19 2012, 05:34 PM Post #1 |
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I have not had a hi powered rifle in a few years I have a 94 winchester made in 19 78 bought by my Dad has been shot only 10 time's he was the last one to shoot it so I want to pass it on to one of my boy's someday in mint condition I would like your guy's imput I want a versitale caliber I want to shoot any thing from coyote's to deer have had a lot of rifles but have not deer hunted much have never killed a deer but am wanting to. What caliber would you'all recommend. TIM |
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| LittleMtnKemmers | Jan 19 2012, 06:06 PM Post #2 |
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Man everyone has there favorite and a wide range of opinions. If I was going to hunt from Coyote to deer something from 243-270 is going to be hard to beat. If you are going to shoot at any distance and would like something real flat, a 25-06 or 257 weatherby would sure do the trick. And you can buy a decent range of bullet weights (85-115 gr) that would do well on Yotes up to whitetail. But that being said a .243 and .270 would do just as well lol. I have a 7mm-08 that I really like. it's in a Tikka T3 model. The 7-08 is a short action, light recoil rifle. It isn't as flat as a 243, 25-06 or 270 but is a lot flatter than a 30-30 and is a pleasure to shoot. My next straight deer rifle though will be a 25 cal. Either 25-06 or 257 weatherby. |
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| Paul | Jan 19 2012, 06:13 PM Post #3 |
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I'll agree w/ Thomas on most of them except the .243, just never liked it. The 7mm-08 would be a fine choice as well as the 25-06. I would pick between those two. |
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| WKy Curdog | Jan 19 2012, 07:02 PM Post #4 |
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I love a 25.06 |
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| James_Jamison | Jan 19 2012, 07:14 PM Post #5 |
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25-06, 257 Roberts, 6mm Rem, 243, 308, there are alot of good choices. I had a 25-06 custom built in 1988, and it has killed everything from deer down to bull frogs, and everything in between. My son has killed over 20 deer with it, and he is only 14 right now. It works everytime. I also really like the 308, have had one in one model or another for years. My last custom build was a 308 on a mauser action, and I've taken it from Wyoming where I killed two antelope, one at 450 yards, to Maine bear hunting. If I ever need anything bigger than a 308, I'll be needing something alot bigger. |
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| Deleted User | Jan 19 2012, 07:19 PM Post #6 |
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270 light recoil,flat shooting, an can get shells anywhere.
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| astringer | Jan 19 2012, 07:38 PM Post #7 |
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I've been shopping around for 25-06's lately. Hard to decide on the brand of rifle. There's a lot of good ones out there. |
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| cubahatchie curs | Jan 19 2012, 08:30 PM Post #8 |
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I would go with the 270. Randan is right, you can find them & 30-06 anywhere. I also have to look at the shell cost now of days. I saw a different size today. I think he said a 204 maybe. He shoots deer on a quail place everyday. Gene |
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| harperjk | Jan 19 2012, 09:02 PM Post #9 |
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There are several WSM ( Winchester Short Magnum) calibers available that are versatile, if you like a short action although i think the ammo may be higher or harder to come by. I have a .270 and a .270 WSM but my wife has a .260 Remington that i really like too.
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| Ky Mtn T.O. | Jan 19 2012, 09:18 PM Post #10 |
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Thanks guys for all the input my nephew has a savage 110 in 270 he has killed around a dozen deer with it I have shot it before but just at jugs or cans at around 50 yards he claims along with my brother that the savage he has is more accurate than a model 70 winchester or remington 700 I have owned several hi powered rifles with intention of keeping them but have never keep one has any one had any dealing's with the savage axis that wall mart sell's they are 297.00 at my wall mart in all calibers I have heard some good things about them my local gun store allso has them for 299.00 he claims they are very similar to a 110 savage I don't want to dump a pile of money on a rifle and scope but want something reliable. tim |
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| curhoundhunter | Jan 19 2012, 09:18 PM Post #11 |
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243 or 22-250 and 30-06 are my favorites ILIKEIT |
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| JWoods | Jan 19 2012, 10:12 PM Post #12 |
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I have a savage and its a good gun for the money. I have several 700 a ruger and a weaherby, the savage will hold its own with each of them. |
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| Tman | Jan 20 2012, 07:22 PM Post #13 |
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I have several nice rifle in a lot of different calibers if I had to pic one for everything it would probably be a 7mm 08 it is a popular caliber which you can get ammunition at most sporting good stores . recoil is light and plenty of down range energy |
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| Flatrock Runner | Jan 20 2012, 09:31 PM Post #14 |
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I have had several different rifles of all calibers in my life. Started witha .243 and killed proly fifty deer with it. A good shot is deadly on anything. I have owned .308. .270 wsm and up to .300 win mag. As far as a straight up deer rifle the .300 is great (eliminated tracking). The .270 wsm was the sorriest gun I have ever owned. Hard bullets pin holed (only two deer I ever lost) and the softer bullets would not exit if they hit anything hard ( hunted for down deer with no blood). The .308 is a great all around rifle to me if its good enough for snipers its good enough for me also never had one deer take a step after a 180 grain .308 hit. I also really like the savage for the money. |
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| kygeorge | Jan 21 2012, 09:35 AM Post #15 |
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I have a savage 25-06 that i have hunt deer and yotes with and it does a great job on both. I also have a 243 savage that i have yote hunted with but i havent had a chance to try it on deer. I am a savage man to me you cant beat them on price or accuracy. |
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270 light recoil,flat shooting, an can get shells anywhere.


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