What makes more sense ?
10-27-2009, 03:56 AM
#1
Spike
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What makes more sense ?
I have a heavy barrel varmint rifle in .223 and standard rifles in 25-06 and 30-06. I would like to add to my collection a short action lightweight rifle in .243 or 260….which one would make more sense in my battery ?
10-27-2009, 04:06 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
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Seems like you have the bases covered so you're simply looking to lighten you're load. What do you mean by light weight?
Definitions vary. For example I think a 7lb rifle is light. Some guys are looking to shave a lb off that. So if you were looking to get into the 6lb range it may start to really depend. Recoil could be an issue.
Tom
Definitions vary. For example I think a 7lb rifle is light. Some guys are looking to shave a lb off that. So if you were looking to get into the 6lb range it may start to really depend. Recoil could be an issue.
Tom
10-27-2009, 11:05 PM
#4
Giant Nontypical
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Location: Saskatchewan Canada
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Do you reload? If not the 260 is limiting OTC. Just some food for thought but have you considered a 7mm 08. Another possibility if you want SA and don't mind the thought of WSM and little more recoil in a light rig - 270wsm? Either would give you a little seperation from what you have already & can be found in lighter frames.
With a .223 and 2506 in your cabinet the .243 seem redundant to me! I like a little more spacing, that's all.
With a .223 and 2506 in your cabinet the .243 seem redundant to me! I like a little more spacing, that's all.
Last edited by skeeter 7MM; 10-27-2009 at 11:09 PM.
10-30-2009, 03:26 PM
#8
Spike
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I really like the idea of a Tikka T-3 laminated stainless in 7mm-08. Still light and handy and much nicer stock than the plastic one which I don’t like, feels to cheap for my taste ! My buddy has one in 7mm-08 and its incredibly accurate…
10-31-2009, 06:18 PM
#10
Boone & Crockett
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Any cartridge that you purchase below a 30-06 is only going to be duplicating the performance of what you already have but in a slightly different package.
So, assuming that you aren't really looking for some performance advantage from the cartridge itself but rather just want a light weight rifle. I would look at the Remington model seven, Winchester model 70 feather weightor ultimate shadow, Tikka T3, Browning X-bolt, etc...
So, assuming that you aren't really looking for some performance advantage from the cartridge itself but rather just want a light weight rifle. I would look at the Remington model seven, Winchester model 70 feather weightor ultimate shadow, Tikka T3, Browning X-bolt, etc...