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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7139906 04/13/18 11:59 AM
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30-06
110-250gr bullets. That may be the biggest weight spread option of any caliber. its a no brainer.

should have made a pole.


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Originally Posted By: Teal28
30-06
110-250gr bullets. That may be the biggest weight spread option of any caliber. its a no brainer.

should have made a pole.


Actually, you can drop down to 55 grain bullets with the Remington 30-06 accelerator ammo.

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7 Rem Mag, with a 1:8 or 1:8.5, or 1:9 twist.

Load it down (150's, 162's) for small game, load it up for large game (180's).


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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140119 04/13/18 04:33 PM
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It surprises me that no one has named the .308. See lots about it being superior to the '06 as it is short action and supposedly more accurate. For general all around, I would vote .30-06, although mine is mostly retired in deference to .25-06 and 6.5x55. If I was young enough to get out after Elk and such, the .30-06 would certainly be in my hands.

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30-06
110-250gr bullets. That may be the biggest weight spread option of any caliber. its a no brainer.

should have made a pole.


Actually, you can drop down to 55 grain bullets with the Remington 30-06 accelerator ammo.


forgot about those. Makes it even better. up


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Originally Posted By: rjd
It surprises me that no one has named the .308. See lots about it being superior to the '06 as it is short action and supposedly more accurate.


With modern powders, and modern loading equipment, the .30-06 can be loaded to shoot very precise. "Superiority" depends on an individual's needs. The .30-06 will at least make 100 fps more, with a 175, or heavier, bullet. For the guy that would rather cycle a short action, then the .308 Win might be superior to him.


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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140201 04/13/18 05:57 PM
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30-06 easily available ammo in light, regular and heavy loads with a wide range of bullets and weights. Sako or Tikka....

Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: rjd] #7140274 04/13/18 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: rjd
It surprises me that no one has named the .308. . . .


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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140279 04/13/18 07:20 PM
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Another 30-06 vote. Semper Fi


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If handloading is an option, 300 Win Mag would be my choice. The difference between 308 and 30-06 is slight. In contrast, the 300 Win Mag is a significant step up, but also easy enough to load down to lighter levels. Add a muzzle brake, and it becomes a hard hitting very versatile tool.

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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140442 04/13/18 10:17 PM
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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140487 04/13/18 11:07 PM
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.223 in a remington 700. Kills everything in Texas, affordable to shoot and a kid may not like an ott 6. A 57 year old friend of mine still has his childhood .222 in the mowhawk edition. Dont try to get him to sale it.


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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140534 04/14/18 12:07 AM
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Having never inherited a rifle, except for mebbe the SAKO 243 my grand pop sold me for cheap right after I got married...I've had way too many "deer" rifles to have settled on just one particular shooter. I do however seem to have a penchant for 270's. I've more 270's than any other caliber I'm sure. However as I get deeper into geezerhood even the 270's are beginning to become less comfortable to go out and and run lots of load ladders on. So the quandry dejour is to choose 'tween a 6.5 Swede or a 7x57/7-08 as both of those are on hand and fully capapble of doing the job at my ranges of Minute of Deer. At the moment the 1982 M70 Fwt 7x57 onhand would be THE choice for an all around critter getter...but the Tikka T3 SL Swede is still there at coin flip time waiting it's turn at bat. If I can ever sell the 7Rmg SS Wby VG I picked up last year in a moment of fantasy of youth regained, I'll find a deal on a 7-08 and run it hard enough to make THAT decision, 'cause the very collectable M70 Mauser will not get used hard no matter what.

I shot the South Carolina M70 270 last fall enough to be satisfied with it to honor my history with that caliber but it's prolly not gonna be the The Primary Shooter either. The future do all go anywhere Last Gun for me will either be a Swede or a 7-08, and buy a Wood blue & SS/composite just alike in the same gun to finish out with.
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Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7140929 04/14/18 04:12 PM
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If only one it would be a 30-06. Versatility and ammo availability. Just please don't tell my wife one rifle will do all.

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I have heard the .243 argument for ever. I have met very few who want to tangle with big hogs or black bear with a .243. for pure versatility I have to agree the 30-06 is probably best. I have a few but am a .308 guy. 7 mag would make a fine choice as well.


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.308 or 30.06

Re: If you had to choose just one! [Re: Deersteaks] #7146166 04/20/18 01:23 PM
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.270 for me.. I still have my first Winchester model 70 Dad gave me for Christmas. Sure wish I had kept count of all the animals I’ve taken with that rifle.. I still shoot a .270 today but have upgraded to a browning xbolt medallion, but looking into buying or maybe passing down the original to my son soon. He just turned 9 and has been shooting an ar for a few years, but ready to get him a bolt action. I just picked up a Ruger 6.5 Creedmoor, camo stock, muzzle break.. caliber seems similar to the .270... it’s a nice looking rifle and I’m sure the brake will be appreciated as I remember that first .270 kicking like a mule at an early age.

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