What to get.
12-05-2008, 04:22 PM
#31
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Port Neches, Texas
Posts: 5,514
RE: What to get.
I'd go .243 Winchester! "Magnumitis" is so addictive, you are probably leaning towards a 7MM Mag, .300 or .338 magnum!
But, if you are not wanting to hunt something bigger than Whitetail size game,try a .243! You'll realize that for deer size game, there is really no need for anything bigger! And, you'll wonder why you've punished yourself with heavy recoil and magnum prices for so long!
But, if you are not wanting to hunt something bigger than Whitetail size game,try a .243! You'll realize that for deer size game, there is really no need for anything bigger! And, you'll wonder why you've punished yourself with heavy recoil and magnum prices for so long!
12-05-2008, 07:40 PM
#32
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,695
RE: What to get.
jag wasnt it long ago you were busting my chops cause all I used was a .243 ?
If that was you I am glad youve seen the light. .243's are awsome deer killers. Been using one for 25 years. But I just sold mine, it was a heavy barrell and I didnt like all that weight. I will get another.
If that was you I am glad youve seen the light. .243's are awsome deer killers. Been using one for 25 years. But I just sold mine, it was a heavy barrell and I didnt like all that weight. I will get another.
12-06-2008, 06:16 AM
#33
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 9
RE: What to get.
i would just go get a 7mm rem mag they are in my opinion one of the most versitile hunting rounds you can shoot. if you reload you can go anywhere from a 120gr all the way past 200gr. i use mine for everything from coyotes(explosive) all the way up to elk(i would say moose but i havnt got a chance yet) in my opinion you shouldnt get a 300 since you already have so many 30 cals but thats just me talkin
12-06-2008, 08:13 AM
#34
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 824
RE: What to get.
What are you going to use it for? There isn't much you cant hunt with the 06. If its a wood stock model, I might suggest getting something stainless and synthetic for nasty conditions. That 06 will punch all the brush you want. If you want to be off the beaten path, get a Ruger #1, or maybe a BAR. As for caliber, take your pick.
12-06-2008, 09:32 AM
#35
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Southeast Alabama
Posts: 1,625
RE: What to get.
ORIGINAL: duckslyr
i would just go get a 7mm rem mag they are in my opinion one of the most versitile hunting rounds you can shoot. if you reload you can go anywhere from a 120gr all the way past 200gr. i use mine for everything from coyotes(explosive) all the way up to elk(i would say moose but i havnt got a chance yet) in my opinion you shouldnt get a 300 since you already have so many 30 cals but thats just me talkin
i would just go get a 7mm rem mag they are in my opinion one of the most versitile hunting rounds you can shoot. if you reload you can go anywhere from a 120gr all the way past 200gr. i use mine for everything from coyotes(explosive) all the way up to elk(i would say moose but i havnt got a chance yet) in my opinion you shouldnt get a 300 since you already have so many 30 cals but thats just me talkin
