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Old 05-16-2003, 12:50 PM   #1
 
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Hey guys, I am wanting to spoil myself with a new rifle. Mainly for deer. I want something that doesnt have much recoil but still packs a punch. I am leaning towards a 308 right now. What are your thoughts?
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Old 05-16-2003, 02:08 PM   #2
 
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Any of the 308 based cartridges are great shooters, have low recoil, and will effectively kill deer for about as far as anyone should be shooting at them. You really can' t go wrong with the 308, 7mm-08, or 260 remington. I personally like the 260, but you' ll find just as many like the 7mm or 308. Really, they are all excellent for deer.
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Old 05-17-2003, 09:00 AM   #3
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" Doesn' t have much recoil and packs a punch" has .260 Rem or 7mm-08 written all over it.
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Old 05-17-2003, 11:11 PM   #5
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The .308 Win. sounds good to me. Good shooting.
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Old 05-18-2003, 02:06 AM   #6
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Maybe a 25.06? if its mostly just for deer.
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Old 05-18-2003, 05:48 AM   #7
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Don' t over look the .270 Win.It' s laid many a deer low and the recoil is mild.
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Old 05-18-2003, 08:09 AM   #8
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The 25-06 or 7mm-08 would be ideal.
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Old 05-18-2003, 08:32 AM   #9
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Nicolas, you' ve described the 7MM-08 to a tee!
I' ve always been a fan of the .308 Winchester, but after shooting the 7MM-08, I am convinced that it is the ultimate deer caliber!
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Old 05-19-2003, 12:45 PM   #10
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My other rifles are seeing less time out of the gun closet since I got my 7mm-08 Rem. It is my absolute favorite for deer. Accurate, super ballistics and low recoil.
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