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new gun itch
#7371086
12/09/18 01:07 AM
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Hopedale
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Already have a rile in .270
Want to get another rifle, but not sure what to get.
I'd like it to be a rifle I can take elk hunting. My first thought was .308, but dang, its balistics are close to the .270
I'd like to replace the 7 mag I had, but don't know.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371098
12/09/18 01:17 AM
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rickym
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25-06, 6.5 creedmoor, or 7mm-08 would be my choices.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371106
12/09/18 01:22 AM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,179
Tactical Cowboy
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The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371120
12/09/18 01:27 AM
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syncerus
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We've mentioned everything else, so I'll toss in the .300 WM.
NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371125
12/09/18 01:28 AM
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boonee
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300 Weatherby, 264 Win mag, 338 Lapua, and a lot more but not for Elk!
Avenger Firearms 214-577-5818 avengerfirearms@gmail.com
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371131
12/09/18 01:35 AM
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TxYoteHunter
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If you’re going to be using it mostly in Texas and just an occasional elk hunt, I’d go with a 30.06. It’s plenty for elk too. If you plan to use it often for elk I’d go 300 win mag and I do enjoy my .338 win mag. (Just my 2 cents here)
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371189
12/09/18 02:31 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
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watchale
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Seeking Havak in 6.5 PRC
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: watchale]
#7371202
12/09/18 02:47 AM
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BigPig
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Seeking Havak in 6.5 PRC Solid choice
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371207
12/09/18 02:54 AM
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Buzzsaw
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just write Santa, he'll know what to bring you
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371213
12/09/18 03:03 AM
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J.G.
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7 Rem Mag and 180 gr bullets. .300 Win Mag and 210 gr bullets.
Both available from Chad.
800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371217
12/09/18 03:09 AM
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spg
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^^^^^^Those^^^^^^ both are tried and proven
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Re: new gun itch
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#7371236
12/09/18 03:34 AM
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txtrophy85
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Since you own a .270 get a .300 wm
Anything under that you might as well take your .270 to the mountains, as you wouldn’t be gaining anything.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: txtrophy85]
#7371242
12/09/18 03:42 AM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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Yeah, go big or go home. Most of the others are too similar. Since you own a .270 get a .300 wm
Anything under that you might as well take your .270 to the mountains, as you wouldn’t be gaining anything.
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Re: new gun itch
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#7371253
12/09/18 04:06 AM
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MClark
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338 Winchester Mag. or a 375 H&H. It's a lot of gun but works well on elk. If you need something flatter shooting get closer.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371277
12/09/18 04:52 AM
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Posts: 66
Southtex
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280 AI if you hand load......
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: txtrophy85]
#7371283
12/09/18 05:14 AM
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J.G.
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Since you own a .270 get a .300 wm
Anything under that you might as well take your .270 to the mountains, as you wouldn’t be gaining anything.
Well that's
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371387
12/09/18 02:10 PM
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603Country
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I do believe I’d go for the 300 Win Mag. Load it up or load it down. Which rifle though?
But...maybe the 35 Whelen or the 338-06. No belt on those.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371403
12/09/18 02:25 PM
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postoak
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Do NOT buy anything based on the .30-06 case or smaller. That means some sort of magnum.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: 603Country]
#7371425
12/09/18 03:00 PM
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wp75169
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I do believe I’d go for the 300 Win Mag. Load it up or load it down. Which rifle though?
But...maybe the 35 Whelen or the 338-06. No belt on those. 338-06 is my favorite non magnum big bore. First hand experience has proved it devastating with 210-225g bullets on anything it hits. If shooting past 250 or so this is NOT your cartridge. Funny how the 338 Fedral is now enjoying some popularity but the 338-06 never got recognized. If it was reintroduced now that the magnum craze is over I think it would shine.
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371462
12/09/18 03:38 PM
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Texas Dan
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Because the vast majority of rifles are offered in multiple calibers, I start with other factors when deciding what to buy. I like to start with what type of action I want to add to my collection, and then decide what brand and model. I like owning different brands of firearms, but like to stay with just a few calibers because it allows shooting the same ammo in different guns. If I had decided to add a specific caliber rifle, it would very likely be a brand that is new to my safe.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: new gun itch
[Re: Hopedale]
#7371528
12/09/18 05:39 PM
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Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 5,174
scottfromdallas
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Seems like a 300 Win Mag would be a good compliment to a 270 Win.
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