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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: huntwest] #8769175 12/29/22 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by huntwest
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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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by huntwest
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] #8769186 12/29/22 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by huntwest
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.



Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Marc K] #8769195 12/29/22 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc K
Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by huntwest
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.


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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769221 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

Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #8769224 12/29/22 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by Marc K
Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by huntwest
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.

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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769226 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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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #8769236 12/29/22 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by huntwest
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.

Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769246 12/29/22 02:25 PM
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308 for me.

Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: DUKFVR] #8769313 12/29/22 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DUKFVR
308 for me.


Same here, though my shots are consistently <150 yards. If I had 300+ yard shots it would be a 7mm or 300 magnum.

Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769328 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.

Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769381 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.

Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769404 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] #8769481 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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Originally Posted by DQ Kid
Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by huntwest
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

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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Hirogen] #8769771 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] #8769812 12/30/22 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred S

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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Originally Posted by Hirogen
Originally Posted by DQ Kid
Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
Originally Posted by huntwest
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



Dang, I only have 3 of those. I better get to work. roflmao


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Re: 1 TEXAS Rifle Caliber? [Re: Fred S] #8769889 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.] #8769915 12/30/22 04:09 AM
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Should've been a poll.


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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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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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Originally Posted by Perfect 8
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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30-30 didn’t make the latest list.


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