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05-30-2020 | 05:53 AM

#31

bronko22000

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Boone & Crockett

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From: Eastern PA

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Originally Posted by CalHunter

For the OP (Bronko22000), I shoot a 270 also but I carry it primarily because bear is on the menu during all of deer season. I found it very telling that Ridge Runner and NoMercy both shoot 6mm's for deer. In fact, just about everybody responding seems to use a 27 caliber or smaller for deer hunting. Interesting indeed.

I've killed so many deer with the .270 Win and the .243 Win. I agree with RR and NM because every deer I shot with the .243 (sans one because of a faulty bullet that fragmented) dropped right where they stood.Same can be said for the .270. I've had deer run off with good hits by the .308 which is why I'm not a fan of it (all recovered by the way). A few with the 7-08 went only a short distance or dropped on the spot. I would hear arguments that it was bullet placement but I always shoot for a spot just behind the shoulder and slightly below mid-body. Shoulder shot destroy too much meat IMO. I believe my shot placement and velocity and with the construction of sub 30 caliber bullets is the reason for the instant kills of the deer I've taken with the .243 and .270.

02-07-2025 | 01:05 PM

#32

edmehlig

Typical Buck

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Funny, you should say that, I'm seriously considering converting my 280Rem to a 280AI. Why ?? Good Question. It has never failed me even in South Africa. I guess I Just like to tinker and get the most out of my 280.

02-07-2025 | 06:36 PM

#33

Bocajnala

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From: Trumbull County, Ohio

Fun reading these old posts!

Couple of these guys have passed away. Miss having them around!

- jake

02-24-2025 | 02:13 PM

#34

bronko22000

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Boone & Crockett

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From: Eastern PA

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Originally Posted by Popgunshooter

I've spent most of my life hunting with a Ruger Stainless Synthetic .300 Win Mag but sold it a couple years ago and quit hunting. I now have the bug again but this year I bought a little CVA Hunter single shot .243 and put a Tasco World Class scope on it (yeah it's a cheapo but surprisingly good). I got older and didn't want to lug the cannon around anymore so bought this. I finally got to sight it in today and am thoroughly amazed.

BTW: I think I used to be a member of this forum under the name of warbirdlover but my e-mail didn't get recognized so "joined" again. Not a spike anymore LOL. I'm 73 years old.

Those CVAs are deadly accurate. I have 3 of them and contemplating getting another.
I heard CVA is coming out with a similar rifle and discontinuing the Scout take down model.