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 What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 12:13 AM
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Got an itch for a new rifle but can't decide what to get. I currently have a 6.5 creed and 30-06 in bolt guns, a 35 Rem and 30-30 in lever guns, 22s and a 17hmr. I'm leaning towards a tikka varmint in 22250 or a tikka CTR in 308. What says the THF?
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 12:14 AM
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The 22-250 definitely fills a gap in your quiver.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 12:40 AM
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TexFlip
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AR15 in 223 or 204
44 Saddle Ring carbine
22-250 bolt gun
A big magnum
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 12:46 AM
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Texas Dan
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Rather than focusing on different calibers, I've built my collection around different brands in a smaller range of calibers. This way, I can use the same ammo in different models.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 12:49 AM
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Why not go with the 220 Swift?
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 12:55 AM
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Like stated above...you're missing a .22-caliber hotrod. I think you need want a .22-250 or a .220 Swift!
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 01:57 AM
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22250 over a swift is your answer
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 01:58 AM
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Korean Redneck
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Another vote for 22-250. Convert my target rifle from a 22-250 to 308. While I don't regret it overall because the 308 is vastly superior I the wind at range for a newbie like me. But I still really miss having a 22-250.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 03:48 AM
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 04:01 AM
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I'd say a .223 or 22-250 bolt gun
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 05:22 AM
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SpoonPlatoon
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Why not go with the 220 Swift? I've thought about it but as of now I don't handload so I don't think I'd get the most out of it. The 22-250 definitely fills a gap in your quiver. This is what I'm thinking too. The only reason I lean 308 is because there is ammo EVERYWHERE.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 02:35 PM
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The 22-250 definitely fills the gap or a 6mm CM running lighter bullets. P_102
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 06:56 PM
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I've never understood why people purchase odd-ball calibers (yes, I'm classifying the .22-250 as one). Ammo is harder to find, more expensive, less options & isn't any more impressive than more mainstream cal.'s. Having said that, an AR in 6.8 is nice to have! 
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 09:34 PM
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45 Colt lever action with 16 inch barrel
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/23/16 09:41 PM
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22-250 is good, but how can a grown man not have a 7.62 x 51?????????
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/24/16 01:53 AM
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22-250 is good, but how can a grown man not have a 7.62 x 51????????? That's an easy one, Vernon...he gets himself a .30-06!
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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12/24/16 04:19 AM
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SpoonPlatoon
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22-250 is good, but how can a grown man not have a 7.62 x 51????????? That's an easy one, Vernon...he gets himself a .30-06! Exactly. Because grown men carry guns made for men!
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 03:56 AM
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my favorite is the 338 Federal. 160 TTSXs at 3000 fps from a Ruger 77. 185 TTSXx at 2750 from a Tikka. DRT on anything it hits.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 03:59 AM
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243. Everyone should have one or three.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 03:07 PM
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22250 over a swift is your answer
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 03:51 PM
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Fast twist .223
Cheap to shoot, plenty of brass available, super efficient cartridge, a joy to shoot, is a great trainer rifle for all ages.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 04:10 PM
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 04:22 PM
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243. Everyone should have one or three. Why would you need three, you can only wound one deer at a time....
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 04:24 PM
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"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: What caliber do I need next?
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01/13/17 05:45 PM
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243. Everyone should have one or three. Why would you need three, you can only wound one deer at a time....  I like .243, but that's funny right there!
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