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Old 11-09-2004 | 06:49 AM
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I would go with the .270 and reload so some light 130 grain loads for deer!
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Old 11-09-2004 | 07:21 AM
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Can I ask a stupid question?

How come nobody is mentioning the classic, tried and true, 30-30 winchester loads for deer hunting?

I have a nice Marlin 30-30 w/Simmons scope and it's dialed in perfectly to 100 yards. [8D]

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Old 11-09-2004 | 10:12 AM
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Well, if your asking what "I" would choose, it would be all of them, plus a few others. The only problem I have is deciding which "one" gets to go on the trip this year...

Actually don't have the 7mm08, but really like the 7X57. Don't have the 270WSM, and do not anticipate getting one.

If you get them all, you will have your greatest available selection of factory loaded ammo, and all kinds of things to do at the reloading bench.
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Old 11-12-2004 | 10:20 PM
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The Southeast is more built up, so I find noise is a factor - if you don't want people complaining about your hunting. Any of the ones you listed should be fine though.
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Old 11-12-2004 | 10:32 PM
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.270
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Old 11-13-2004 | 02:24 AM
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I'll put in another vote for the .270! A nice 130 gr load for deer as someone else sugjested. A nice light recoiling wild cat version of the .30-06!
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Old 11-13-2004 | 10:48 AM
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.308 or 30-06
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Old 11-16-2004 | 05:53 AM
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7mm08 would be a great choice
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Old 11-16-2004 | 12:47 PM
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7MM all the way........but if you don't like the recoil stay with the 308....
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Old 11-16-2004 | 01:04 PM
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308 - love the short action
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