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 Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: huntwest]
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12/29/22 12:50 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact?
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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12/29/22 12:57 PM
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact? I was under the impression that .223 and .308 far, far outsold .270. I would also like to see the source for this.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: huntwest]
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12/29/22 01:06 PM
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
False but nice try.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Marc K]
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12/29/22 01:24 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact? I was under the impression that .223 and .308 far, far outsold .270. I would also like to see the source for this. You won't because this is one of the more ridiculous statements I've heard stated here in a long time.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 01:57 PM
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As much as I love my quarter bores, I will have to say .308 or 7.08
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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12/29/22 02:02 PM
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact? I was under the impression that .223 and .308 far, far outsold .270. I would also like to see the source for this. You won't because this is one of the more ridiculous statements I've heard stated here in a long time. Which is saying something. Whole lot of F.O.S. floats around.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 02:06 PM
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I have most of the calibers mentioned here except the 308. No difference in it and the 30-06 re performance. The deer were dead or not recovered without respect to the cartridge. Nothing kills them deader. I hand load.
I have used and still own: 222, 223, 243, 30-30 and 30-06, 38-40 and some more that I don’t hunt with.
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Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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12/29/22 02:13 PM
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact? I'd like to see that as well, know it's one of the top sellers but didn't think it was #1, believe .308, .30-.30, .223 or possibly .30-.06 is but not sure.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 02:25 PM
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: DUKFVR]
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12/29/22 03:53 PM
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Same here, though my shots are consistently <150 yards. If I had 300+ yard shots it would be a 7mm or 300 magnum.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 04:10 PM
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300 Win Mag .... Will cover anything texas has to offer including eland, elk, and nilgai.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 05:42 PM
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Really can’t go wrong with 308 or 270. Thinking I might have to snatch a 7mm-08 though from all the comments.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 06:26 PM
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It was before and will always be the BIG 3. 270 30-06 or 308.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/29/22 08:21 PM
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I believe the answer was in your orginal post... 30-06
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: DQ Kid]
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12/30/22 01:39 AM
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact? I'd like to see that as well, know it's one of the top sellers but didn't think it was #1, believe .308, .30-.30, .223 or possibly .30-.06 is but not sure. Little dated (2015) but according to Chuck Hawks - my guess is 270 has not gained since than: USA (Averaged 2015 sales rank) 1. 223 Remington 2.. 308 Winchester 3. .30-06 Springfield 4. .30-30 Winchester 5. .270 Winchester 6. .243 Winchester 7. 7mm Remington Magnum 8. .300 Winchester Magnum 9. 7.62x39mm Soviet 10. .22-250 Remington Source: https://chuckhawks.com/best_selling_rifle_cartridges.htm
Last edited by Hirogen; 12/30/22 01:41 AM.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/30/22 02:10 AM
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And I bet 7.62X39 has moved up some places.
Gonna be a long time before .223 and .308 get unseated.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/30/22 02:46 AM
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What says the forum for a single caliber Texas rifleman
Caliber’s: .284/.308 Catridges: 300 WSM or 7mm Wby Magnum
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/30/22 03:04 AM
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270 Winchester is the top selling caliber in the US has been for years. Still is according to ammo manufacturing numbers. Texas is included in that number.
I know that 270 win is also Academy’s number 1 seller as well as virtually every large dealer in the state.
Could you sight the source for your statement of fact? I'd like to see that as well, know it's one of the top sellers but didn't think it was #1, believe .308, .30-.30, .223 or possibly .30-.06 is but not sure. Little dated (2015) but according to Chuck Hawks - my guess is 270 has not gained since than: USA (Averaged 2015 sales rank) 1. 223 Remington 2.. 308 Winchester 3. .30-06 Springfield 4. .30-30 Winchester 5. .270 Winchester 6. .243 Winchester 7. 7mm Remington Magnum 8. .300 Winchester Magnum 9. 7.62x39mm Soviet 10. .22-250 Remington Source: https://chuckhawks.com/best_selling_rifle_cartridges.htmDang, I only have 3 of those. I better get to work. 
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/30/22 03:38 AM
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280 being the unsung hero.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: J.G.]
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12/30/22 04:09 AM
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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12/30/22 04:55 AM
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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01/02/23 05:47 PM
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I don't understand why this has to be brought up every year. If you can afford to hunt multiple locations in Texas for multiple species...you can afford a second damn rifle.
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Fred S]
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01/02/23 06:07 PM
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kind of a big deal
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Rifle Cartridge Popularity Ranked By Ammo Sales In order 22LR 223 Remington 6.5 Creedmoor 300 Blackout (tied for fourth) 30-06 Springfield (tied for fourth) 300 Win Mag 6.5 PRC 308 Winchester 7mm Rem Mag 22-250 7mm-08 He also has them ranked several ways from most rifle chambering etc https://backfire.tv/popular-cartridges/
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
[Re: Perfect 8]
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01/02/23 06:26 PM
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I don't understand why this has to be brought up every year. If you can afford to hunt multiple locations in Texas for multiple species...you can afford a second damn rifle.
Or just buy a 257wby
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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber?
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01/02/23 07:21 PM
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30-30 didn’t make the latest list.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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