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Help with new rifle caliber
Posted on 3/22/14 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 3/22/14 at 5:43 pm
I'm about to buy myself a new rifle, but I'm torn on the caliber. The gun I'm getting is a T3 Lite Stainless in Left Hand. The scope will be a VX3 4 x 12 x 50mm.
I'm down to 270, 308, or a 270wsm. The purpose of the gun is whitetail exclusively. I've got a 7mm for big game should I need it.
What says the OB?
I'm down to 270, 308, or a 270wsm. The purpose of the gun is whitetail exclusively. I've got a 7mm for big game should I need it.
What says the OB?
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Posted on 3/22/14 at 5:48 pm to 4LSU2
My wife shoots a .308 and loves it.
I shoot her rifle more often than not as well.
If local white tail...whats wrong with .223, .243, or the classic 30-06?
I shoot her rifle more often than not as well.
If local white tail...whats wrong with .223, .243, or the classic 30-06?
Posted on 3/22/14 at 5:52 pm to 4LSU2
270WSM I wouldn't own a 308 bolt gun but thats just me.
This post was edited on 3/22/14 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 3/22/14 at 5:55 pm to 4LSU2
Can't go wrong with 270 or 308. I have a 308 and its a deer bagging machine. I retired it mostly and now use a 243 (even though it doesn't kill them as dead).
Posted on 3/22/14 at 6:00 pm to 4LSU2
The standard 270 and 308 are both great whitetail rifles. My 270 has never disappointed.
Since the 7mm is only a little more power than those, you could consider stepping further down to the 260 or a 6.5.
Since the 7mm is only a little more power than those, you could consider stepping further down to the 260 or a 6.5.
Posted on 3/22/14 at 6:01 pm to 4LSU2
308 
Posted on 3/22/14 at 6:15 pm to 4LSU2
30-06
Posted on 3/22/14 at 6:22 pm to 4LSU2
Of those 3 options you have us, I would go with the .308. You already have a 7mm, and the .270WSM is basically a ballistic clone of that in a short action. The .270 is awesome with 130grain Barnes TSX (at least ours is).
But, there is just something magical about a 168 grain bullet in .308. Great round.
Btw, excellent choice of rifle/glass combo. Any of the 3 you choose should perform wonderfully out of that rig.
But, there is just something magical about a 168 grain bullet in .308. Great round.
Btw, excellent choice of rifle/glass combo. Any of the 3 you choose should perform wonderfully out of that rig.
Posted on 3/22/14 at 6:37 pm to 4LSU2
I have a 270WSM A-bolt and love it. As Pop said ammo is pricey, but other than sighting in, I don't shoot it a ton. That said, I would buy the 308. I have always wanted one. LSUCouyon has an old 742 in 308, and I grew up watching him kill a bunch of deer with it. I guess mostly nostalgic reasons for me though.
Posted on 3/22/14 at 7:10 pm to 4LSU2
I've got a 270 A bolt in RH that my grandpa got as a retirement gift that he gave me before he passed still in the box. I've used it a few years now and have zero complaints on that caliber. My plan with it is to put it away and give to my son when he's old enough to use it. I've also got (2) alt 6's. One in 7400 and one in 742 repeater mode.
I'm leaning towards a 270 simply because my son and I will be shooting the same caliber one day and ammo is readily available. I've never owned a 308 and awfully intrigued by its versatility. The 270wsm is another beast in and of itself, but totally annialiates deer within 200 yds.
My biggest concern is the supply of ammo 20 years from now. That being said, I've ruled out the 270wsm and down to a 270 or 308. I already own the best alt 6 ever made.
I'm leaning towards a 270 simply because my son and I will be shooting the same caliber one day and ammo is readily available. I've never owned a 308 and awfully intrigued by its versatility. The 270wsm is another beast in and of itself, but totally annialiates deer within 200 yds.
My biggest concern is the supply of ammo 20 years from now. That being said, I've ruled out the 270wsm and down to a 270 or 308. I already own the best alt 6 ever made.
Posted on 3/22/14 at 7:14 pm to 4LSU2
Great rifle, i have one in 270 and 338 win mag, I love them both, not a bad choice in the calibers you mentioned
But do your self a favor before you buy the leupold, look through a vortex viper PST 4x16 - 50, you can get them at optic planet for $650 and it is heads and shoulders above my vari x 3 , plus has illuminated reticle, side focus, turret knobs, and most importantly a 30 mm tube
But do your self a favor before you buy the leupold, look through a vortex viper PST 4x16 - 50, you can get them at optic planet for $650 and it is heads and shoulders above my vari x 3 , plus has illuminated reticle, side focus, turret knobs, and most importantly a 30 mm tube
Posted on 3/22/14 at 7:19 pm to 4LSU2
.308 or either a 7/08
Posted on 3/22/14 at 7:51 pm to 4LSU2
.308 or .270
Posted on 3/22/14 at 8:42 pm to 4LSU2
243
I'm a fan 30.06 shooter and a fan of 308
However, 2 guys at the camp shoot 243 with great success. I have shot their rifles and love the feel of the shoot. One guy hand loads and the other does not.
I'm a fan 30.06 shooter and a fan of 308
However, 2 guys at the camp shoot 243 with great success. I have shot their rifles and love the feel of the shoot. One guy hand loads and the other does not.
This post was edited on 3/22/14 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 3/22/14 at 8:57 pm to 4LSU2
quote:
308
Posted on 3/22/14 at 9:14 pm to 4LSU2
7mm08
You are welcome
You are welcome
Posted on 3/23/14 at 8:14 am to 4LSU2
Of those listed, 308
But my favorite whitetails round is the 06
But my favorite whitetails round is the 06
Posted on 3/23/14 at 9:30 am to 4LSU2
270, then 308. Both ammo are available everywhere and is low cost . My 270 shoots less than 2 inches at 200 yards and doesn't have much recoil.
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