Buying a 700 XCR, what caliber?
01-29-2006, 06:51 AM
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Buying a 700 XCR, what caliber?
Well, after much research on all weather rifles, I have decided on a Remington 700 XCR. The question now is what caliber? It will see the most action (98% of the time)on Adirondack whitetails, and some black bear. I will more than likely take it on a caribou hunt or two, and would some day like to go west for elk. What caliber would you all suggest?
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01-29-2006, 10:21 AM
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RE: Buying a 700 XCR, what caliber?
I have one in .270 and I hunt mule deer and elk. I would think this would be a good choice for want you want to hunt. My second choice would be a 30.06. Congrats on the new purchase. You won't be disappointed.
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01-29-2006, 03:34 PM
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RE: Buying a 700 XCR, what caliber?
Is this the last rifle you plan to buy? If not, don't consider an elk rifle until you're ready to hunt them. Pick your caliber based upon the animals you currently hunt. The .270 win. is a great round for deer, bear, and caribou.
01-29-2006, 05:38 PM
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RE: Buying a 700 XCR, what caliber?
I used to look at and own alotof the new cartridges out there but the 30-06 can do just about anything and has proven itself in battle and in hunting. You can find ammo for it just about anywhere if in a pinch. Dont get me wrong though, I have a .308 that does just fine but not with bigger bullets like 200 or bigger. The 30-06 has factoryloads from 110 up to the 220 if its still made. There is also the Remington 55 grain .22 saboted accelerator round at about 4000 feet per second. There is more of a variety of .308 bullets than any other cartridge for reloading which is appealing also.Its justa greatall aroung cartridge.