mid cal. gun

bobby23 · 01-31-2007, 05:44 PM

i need opinions on a rifle cal. from .240 to .264, there are so many choices i can't decide.i already have 22-250,7mm,30-06,and .300 wby. i want something more comfortable to shoot for deer. i'm leaning toward .257

halcon · 01-31-2007, 05:52 PM

You might try a 243 win ,25-06 ,6.5X55 , or a6 MM they all work fine on deer . I also have the 257 R but ammo isn't always available when you need it .

Rammer · 01-31-2007, 05:53 PM

25WSSM. I probably wouldn't buy one of those unless you reload. I've been tossing around the idea of buying one lately to fill a void in my gun cabinet (no .257 calibers).

retrieverman · 01-31-2007, 06:28 PM

I have a 243 barrel ordered for my Blaser, but it is to be more of a varmint/light deer rifle. If I wanted something to be a serious deer gun, I would go with 25-06. It offers manageable recoil, available ammo, and plenty punch for deer size game.

DANTHEHUNTER · 01-31-2007, 06:39 PM

25-06 would be a great calibur to get ,to fill your void.

bigmatty65 · 01-31-2007, 06:40 PM

Id reccommend the 6.5x55 or .243 for deer. Both have very light recoil and are fine deer calibers.

demoIL · 01-31-2007, 07:11 PM

If you like the Wby thing then the 257wby is one tough cookie... BUT, otherwise I think I'd have to say 25.06.

thndrchiken · 01-31-2007, 08:15 PM

I would also say 25-06. I have a 257 bob, factory loads are sometimes scarce. I don't think you'll find a more capable dual purpose cartridge.

SwampCollie · 02-01-2007, 06:07 AM

.260 or 7mm-08

buckstalker1187 · 02-04-2007, 01:10 PM

243 WIN, 25-06, 250 SAVAGE, 257 ROBERTS, OR EVEN A NICE 25-35 IF YOU LIKE LEVER ACTIONS (OR IF YOU CAN FIND IT) ALL OF THESE GUNS WILL BE COMFORTABLE TO SHOOT AND WILL ALL DO 200YDS. OR BETTER ON WHITETAILS.