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Ram n Hog hunt best caliber rifle to buy

 
Old 05-24-2016, 11:27 PM
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Default Ram n Hog hunt best caliber rifle to buy
Im planning on doing a Ram n Hog hunt in Texas. And would like suggestions on what would be the best caliber rifle to take? I want to use one rifle for both..
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Old 05-25-2016, 05:14 AM
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30-06, .308, the best rifle is none existent, your question will get you personal opinion and preference. What you really want ask what is a good caliber that will do a good job on both animals and is versatile enough to be used for many animals.
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Old 05-25-2016, 06:17 AM
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6.5x284...264 Win Mag...240 Weatherby...270 Win...257 Weatherby...take your pick...
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Old 05-25-2016, 06:38 AM
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Anything that is adequate for deer will work on rams and hogs.
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Old 05-25-2016, 07:15 AM
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What he^^^said!
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Old 05-25-2016, 04:26 PM
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My vote goes for a .308, thats a solid relatively economical round.
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Old 05-26-2016, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gjersy
My vote goes for a .308, thats a solid relatively economical round.
This is nice gjersy
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Old 05-28-2016, 05:18 AM
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257 weatherby. Won't disappoint.
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Old 05-28-2016, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gjersy
My vote goes for a .308, thats a solid relatively economical round.
Very Practical and Quite Adequate.
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Old 05-28-2016, 05:36 PM
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Most any deer cartridge should do!

Me - I'd pick the rifle I'm most comfortable with:

My 30-06 carbine out to 200 yds
If longer shots, My 270 Winchester
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