what caliber do i want?
08-17-2003 | 06:50 PM
#25
Typical Buck
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: what caliber do i want?
frizzellr - I most certainly can. I can tell the difference between a 7mm-08 and a .260 Rem, too. If I had to pick, I' d go with the .260 becasue it will do anything the others can do and it does have less recoil.
08-17-2003 | 10:18 PM
#26
Nontypical Buck
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From: Vancouver Washington USA
RE: what caliber do i want?
ELKAMPMASTER
Couldn' t agree more [:-]
A man with a 22LR, a 12 gauge, and a 30-06 is well prepared for most of what the hunting world in the lower 48 can send his way.
08-17-2003 | 10:27 PM
#27
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RE: what caliber do i want?
I hunt regularly with both the .308 and the 30-06. Two things, first there is a difference between the felt recoil of a .308 and 30-06, second (oh here comes the fight) there' s never been a more accurate production round made than the .308. It (if I' m not mistaken) has surpassed the 30-06 in high power records. As far as a hunting round they both are about equal at moderate ranges on all but the largest of game animals.
As to your choice of rifles - you can' t go wrong with a Win 70 F/W. I personally have one in .308 with a Kahles 3X9 on it. Very accurate rifle and a pleasure to shoot and tote. Though lighter it has the feel of a full size rifle, which IMO the Rem. lacks.
In sum I' d go with the Win 70 F/W in .308 as an all around rifle.
As to your choice of rifles - you can' t go wrong with a Win 70 F/W. I personally have one in .308 with a Kahles 3X9 on it. Very accurate rifle and a pleasure to shoot and tote. Though lighter it has the feel of a full size rifle, which IMO the Rem. lacks.
In sum I' d go with the Win 70 F/W in .308 as an all around rifle.
08-18-2003 | 03:13 PM
#28
Boone & Crockett
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
RE: what caliber do i want?
.22, 12 Ga. ,223 and 300 WSM would take care of everything in North America. I would settle for an 06 or 270 for my big rifle but many think you must have a magnum.
I do not much bird hunting any more but I still consider my shotgun the best home defense option. Although I have other guns I could get along with my 22, 12GA 22-250 and either my 257 Roberts or my 6.5x55 Swede. I would keep the Marlin 45-70 for a possible moose or Bear hunt.
I do not much bird hunting any more but I still consider my shotgun the best home defense option. Although I have other guns I could get along with my 22, 12GA 22-250 and either my 257 Roberts or my 6.5x55 Swede. I would keep the Marlin 45-70 for a possible moose or Bear hunt.
