which one would u choose
03-07-2005, 01:18 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: A flat lander lost in the mountains of Northern,AZ
Posts: 3,171
RE: which one would u choose
either would work its a hard choice there between the 25-06 and 270, but a 243 would also work for mulies and pronghorns ive have seen many of both species taken with a 243.
03-18-2005, 12:20 AM
#24
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: which one would u choose
Halcon, besides the 6.5, I like my .243.{both Rugers} Also have it in .270 and 7mmRem mag...
You have good choices also. Keep them, you won't regret it.
Just choose the right ammo.
You have good choices also. Keep them, you won't regret it.
Just choose the right ammo.
03-18-2005, 12:49 AM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cornwall, Pa.
Posts: 1,720
RE: which one would u choose
timgrant, You have a fast rifle with the 243. Both the 25:06 and 270 are also fast rounds. I would suggest a 308 Win. The 308 is bit more versatile and with your 243 you have two rifles that pretty much cover the spectrum from varmint to big game.
Good Hunting...
Good Hunting...
03-19-2005, 08:44 PM
#27
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 16
RE: which one would u choose
A .243 is a necked down 308 anyways, with extreme velosity. When you can take out 300 pound bores with a .243(done it from 175 yards) Theres no need for anything else. That gun with the righ round will take em all down out to 250 yards in a heartbeat.
But if you must, the .270 is a great choice.
Harry
But if you must, the .270 is a great choice.
Harry
03-21-2005, 03:13 PM
#28
Join Date: Jun 2004
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RE: which one would u choose
hey tim on ur question the 25-06 would be a excellent choice while lacking knockdown power it makes up for it in long range shooting. if u handload ur shells u can easily hit high velocities. currently my favorite is a 7mm rem mag savage model 110 24 inch barrel with 3-9 40 scope. 140 grain loads can easily take a muley, or whitetail down at 300+ yds. this caliber is also good for elk but a larger load would be needed. if u need anyother help just mail 1shot.
03-21-2005, 07:03 PM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Coralville, IA. USA
Posts: 3,802
RE: which one would u choose
A .243 is a necked down 308 anyways, with extreme velosity.
As a handloader and shooting at only Texas whitetails up to mule deer, I'd probably pick the .25-06 (in a Tikka T3). If I ever had an inkling to hunt anything bigger I'd pick the .270 in a heartbeat. Also, if I did not handload, I'd definately pick the .270 first.
Mike