What rifle do I need now?

ejpaul1 · 08-09-2005, 08:03 AM

Well, I havea .243 and 30-06 and I like em both. But, I dont want these 2 rifles to get tired of me shooting them. My pal says I just gotta have a 7mm Mag (since he has one). Any other opinions? EJ

1shotkill · 08-09-2005, 08:53 AM

it depends if your stickin to mostly deer and elk the 7mm rem mag is a excellent choice i own one and i havent been disapointed yet.also a 300 win mag is another good choice. 1shot

8mm/06 · 08-09-2005, 08:59 AM

A .270 would be a nice "in betweener" for therounds you already own.
Or you could go higher ...like up to a .375 H&H for a great spread of usefulness and versitilty.
Did you want to go between the 2...higher? lower? What are you looking for in a 3rd rifle?

DaveC · 08-09-2005, 09:04 AM

How about a hand rifle?
Encore or Savage Stiker?

I just received my .308 Striker and am waiting on the scope, boy I can't wait to tinker with this one!

renfrowridge · 08-09-2005, 09:14 AM

how about the new remmy in 6.5 swed.

New York Hunter · 08-09-2005, 11:04 AM

It really depends on what you're going to use this rifle for. Your 30-06 covers a huge range as a hunting rifle and is going to be very hard to beat! The 7mm Rem. Mag. is going to shoot a little flatter and retain a little more down range energy then your 30-06. Unless you're going to be shooting past 300-350 yards you'll never know the difference between the two, and even past this range,its not thatbig of a deal.

"Caliber wise" (bullet diameter)if you're looking for something in between your 243 Win.and 30-06 Spr.that would be a 270 Win.which is very close in performanceto your 30-06. The 270 Win. will shot a tad flatter then your 30-06, but again you're probably not going to be able to tell the difference inactually hunting conditions.

Some other cartridges to consider thatare in between your 243 Win. and 30-06 Spr. arethe 25-06 Rem., 257 Roberts,260 Rem.or 6.5x55 Swedish.

If you're just looking for a rifle to shoot, look at a 223 Rem. or something like that.

PKnTX · 08-09-2005, 11:36 AM

It looks like you may be wanting something on the
reach out and touch 'em side so you've got alot of
good answers so far.
If you really want to round out your shooting opportunities
think about a .22lr orone of the otherrimfires. There's some
truth to the old "everybody needs a .22" saying. With what
you have plus a rimfire there's not much you could'nt do.

PKnTX

James B · 08-09-2005, 12:20 PM

Savage 223 With Accu-Trigger. Fun and cheap to shoot.

Superpig · 08-09-2005, 12:26 PM

The 30-06 is very close to being the equal of the 7MM Rem. Mag. If you would like to go up in power look at the 325 WSM. This round is flat shooting and handles bullets of 200 gr. and better. This round is enough for elk & moose. It would also serve as a minimum for large bears with a good controlled expansion bullet.

ejpaul1 · 08-09-2005, 01:22 PM

Good suggestions! To be honest, I do have a 22lr already and 2 premium semi auto shotguns. I like the idea of the 6.5 swede or the 270. What about the 270 WSM? Any opinion there? EJ