308, 270, etc?
12-09-2005, 12:33 PM
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Typical Buck
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308, 270, etc?
im looking to buy a new rifle(dont know much about them). nowi know im going to be going with the savage( dont know what model yet so any help would be great there also) but i dont know what caliber i need,i have herd some tell me go with a 308 but i want to hear from you guys.im going to be shooting long range. i will be shooting yotes,antilope,praire dogs,you name it.the thing is i dont want a expensive caliber but i dont want a caliber thats ****ty flying not accurate etc. any help would be wonderful thanks all Jeff
12-09-2005, 01:16 PM
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RE: 308, 270, etc?
If the expense of the caliber is a major consideration get the .308. Probably the best (or as good) of selection in ammunition you're gonna find...and you can get everything from military surplus to premium match grade. The 270 is a fine fine caliber but you wont have the selection or economic perk.
12-09-2005, 03:42 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 308, 270, etc?
I've shot both of them and either one will be excellent. As far as a .308 not being good for long distance alot of benchrest shooters use a .308. I've shot a hog in the neck at 200 yards with ours. We also used to shoot beer cans at 400 yards with our AR-15.
12-09-2005, 05:29 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 308, 270, etc?
http://www.savagearms.com/16fhss.htm
check this out!!! this will be my next longgunpurchase. Savage 16fhss with accutrigger. Available in 243, 7mm-08 (which is a necked down 308win) and 308 win. Any of those 3 calibers would be nice. Personally for the situations you gave I would go with the 7mm-08. Nice flat shooting gun with light bullets available for varmits and medium weights for antelope. Of course the same (bullet availability) can be said for the 308. hope this helps.
check this out!!! this will be my next longgunpurchase. Savage 16fhss with accutrigger. Available in 243, 7mm-08 (which is a necked down 308win) and 308 win. Any of those 3 calibers would be nice. Personally for the situations you gave I would go with the 7mm-08. Nice flat shooting gun with light bullets available for varmits and medium weights for antelope. Of course the same (bullet availability) can be said for the 308. hope this helps.
12-09-2005, 05:41 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: 308, 270, etc?
ORIGINAL: Soilarch
We have 6.5 swede fans here at huntingnet!? Awesome, this is one of my dream calibers (and goes on my "some day" list for sure). Handloads, european ammo? and do you use an old mauser or a newer rifle?
We have 6.5 swede fans here at huntingnet!? Awesome, this is one of my dream calibers (and goes on my "some day" list for sure). Handloads, european ammo? and do you use an old mauser or a newer rifle?
Soil I shoot the Fed. 140gr SP and I used Norma 156gr "Alaska" in Canada when I took the moose in 1995.I'm shooting a Ruger M77.
12-09-2005, 05:44 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 308, 270, etc?
ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog
I'm shooting a Rurger M77.
I'm shooting a Rurger M77.
I am unfamiliar with it. Is it meant to said with a growl like Rurrrrrrrrrger ??
12-09-2005, 05:47 PM
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RE: 308, 270, etc?
[quote]ORIGINAL: mossy33oak
Available in 243, 7mm-08 (which is a necked down 308win) and 308 win. Any of those 3 calibers would be nice.
Mossy, so is the 6.5mm and it has better penetration than the 7mm-08.
Available in 243, 7mm-08 (which is a necked down 308win) and 308 win. Any of those 3 calibers would be nice.
Mossy, so is the 6.5mm and it has better penetration than the 7mm-08.
