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New Custom Build What Caliber Rifle?
Posted on 12/22/19 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/22/19 at 10:13 am
Looking at getting another rifle built and I’m wondering what caliber I should go with?
I’ve been wanting a 25/06 or 270 WSM for a while. I also don’t have much in the 7mm category so I’m thinking a short barrel lightweight 7mm08 or a longer barrel 28 Nosler.
This is what I have currently:
.223
22/250
.243
.257 Weatherby
6.5 Creedmor
6.5 PRC
.264 Win Mag
.270
.280 AI
30/30
.308
.300 win mag
Looking at doing a McMillian Hunter stock, Defiance action, Triggertech trigger, proof research Light sendero contour for a non magnum and sendero contour if I go heavy. Barrel could be anywhere from 20 to 26 inches.
I’ve been wanting a 25/06 or 270 WSM for a while. I also don’t have much in the 7mm category so I’m thinking a short barrel lightweight 7mm08 or a longer barrel 28 Nosler.
This is what I have currently:
.223
22/250
.243
.257 Weatherby
6.5 Creedmor
6.5 PRC
.264 Win Mag
.270
.280 AI
30/30
.308
.300 win mag
Looking at doing a McMillian Hunter stock, Defiance action, Triggertech trigger, proof research Light sendero contour for a non magnum and sendero contour if I go heavy. Barrel could be anywhere from 20 to 26 inches.
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 11:53 am
28
Posted on 12/22/19 at 10:40 am to Rize
What are u planning to do with it
Posted on 12/22/19 at 11:12 am to Rize
I own a 7 rem mag, and I'm not a big fan of the caliber for regular deer hunting. But for a 400 yard box stand whitetail rifle, it may be the perfect cartridge.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 11:30 am to Rize
Check out:
25 Creedmoor with 131 blackjack bullets
277 Fury
7 SAUM
284 Winchester
The lightweight 7-08 would be a nice rifle.
Just a couple different options since you have a pretty awesome selection already. Defiance makes some medium length actions so keep that in mind. Could get a medium length 284/ 7saum and thatd be a pretty kickass rifle.
25 Creedmoor with 131 blackjack bullets
277 Fury
7 SAUM
284 Winchester
The lightweight 7-08 would be a nice rifle.
Just a couple different options since you have a pretty awesome selection already. Defiance makes some medium length actions so keep that in mind. Could get a medium length 284/ 7saum and thatd be a pretty kickass rifle.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 12:15 pm to Rize
What’s it cost to put something like this together? I’ve put together a lot of ar guns but never a bolt.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 12:55 pm to Rize
6.5-06 Ackley
Edite: with 26" barrel
Edite: with 26" barrel
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 12/22/19 at 1:20 pm to Rize
quote:
243
.257 Weatherby
6.5 Creedmor
6.5 PRC
.264 Win Mag
.270
.280 AI
30/30
.308
.300 win mag
The aforementioned will easily kill deer, pigs, and coyotes. I’d build a dedicated coyote/deer rifle that has zero recoil, super accurate, and fun to shoot. A fast twist 22Creedmoor would be deadly on pigs and yotes at ranges out to 650 yds. Deer no problem at 450 yds
Posted on 12/22/19 at 2:00 pm to Rize
Been thinking the same and also looked into the 28 Nosler but am partial to a 30 caliber because they just get it done better IMHO. Think I’m going with the 300prc.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 2:24 pm to Rize
280 AI
nvm, just read OP
like all this except for the stock, I'm a Manners baw
nvm, just read OP
quote:
Looking at doing a McMillian Hunter stock, Defiance action, Triggertech trigger, proof research Light sendero contour for a non magnum and sendero contour if I go heavy. Barrel could be anywhere from 20 to 26 inches.
like all this except for the stock, I'm a Manners baw
This post was edited on 12/22/19 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:11 pm to Rize
You need a mid bore
.338 win mag
.338 win mag
Posted on 12/22/19 at 3:50 pm to Rize
.223
22/250
Man, you've really got a good collection of calibers. You pretty much already have the boxes checked in each caliber for both "standard" and "barrel burner." The only one you're missing is in 7mm since the AI is kinda in between. I really love my 284 Win XP 100. That round would give you a 7mm "standard" cartridge. The 28 Nosler would give you a REAL "barrel burner" and be a significant ballistic upgrade over the AI, especially w/ a 26" barrel. Since you don't have a "standard" 25 caliber, the 25-06 would fill that gap. You also don't have a "barrel burner" 6mm, but I wouldn't want to shoot at a deer 400 yards away w/ a 6mm. A good argument can be made against every other suggestion made, DownShitf's rec for the 338 WM is interesting. It's obviously more than you need for whitetail deer, but it fills a gap in your current gun cabinet.
My XP handgun in 7-08 hs become one of my go to guns for deer hunting, but I wouldn't spend the kind of money on a 26" barrel 7-08 for box stand hunting at long distance. Save the short barrel, lightweight 7-08 for woods hunting or shorter range box stands.
If you change your specs for varmint hunting, Got Blaze has some good suggestions. Then I'd add 22 BR or 6 BR.
22/250
quote:
.243
.257 Weatherby
6.5 Creedmor
6.5 PRC
.264 Win Mag
.270
.280 AI
30/30
.308
.300 win mag
Man, you've really got a good collection of calibers. You pretty much already have the boxes checked in each caliber for both "standard" and "barrel burner." The only one you're missing is in 7mm since the AI is kinda in between. I really love my 284 Win XP 100. That round would give you a 7mm "standard" cartridge. The 28 Nosler would give you a REAL "barrel burner" and be a significant ballistic upgrade over the AI, especially w/ a 26" barrel. Since you don't have a "standard" 25 caliber, the 25-06 would fill that gap. You also don't have a "barrel burner" 6mm, but I wouldn't want to shoot at a deer 400 yards away w/ a 6mm. A good argument can be made against every other suggestion made, DownShitf's rec for the 338 WM is interesting. It's obviously more than you need for whitetail deer, but it fills a gap in your current gun cabinet.
My XP handgun in 7-08 hs become one of my go to guns for deer hunting, but I wouldn't spend the kind of money on a 26" barrel 7-08 for box stand hunting at long distance. Save the short barrel, lightweight 7-08 for woods hunting or shorter range box stands.
If you change your specs for varmint hunting, Got Blaze has some good suggestions. Then I'd add 22 BR or 6 BR.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 4:01 pm to Rize
7mm STW
Posted on 12/22/19 at 8:08 pm to Rize
quote:
Looking at doing a McMillian Hunter stock, Defiance action, Triggertech trigger, proof research Light sendero contour for a non magnum and sendero contour if I go heavy. Barrel could be anywhere from 20 to 26 inches.
I have this exact build in a 7 WBY Mag. May need to double check my stock model.
Posted on 12/22/19 at 9:24 pm to Rize
I just noticed no .30-06
That's inexcusable. Build an ought 6. It's still as great as it always was
That's inexcusable. Build an ought 6. It's still as great as it always was
Posted on 12/22/19 at 9:29 pm to Rize
350 legend
I’m thinking about one currently is the only reason I mention.
I’m thinking about one currently is the only reason I mention.
Posted on 12/23/19 at 12:25 am to Rize
Eh. You’ve got the 280 AI, why not a 280? You want something in the 7mm family, it’s a good compromise between the larger 7mms and the 7-08. Otherwise, if you go the 7-08 route, I wouldn’t opt for the shorter barrel if you’ll be out to 400. Those extra 2-4 inches depending on what length you went with will make a big difference on powder burn and down range accuracy. Just my thoughts. Good luck in your build!
Posted on 12/23/19 at 7:55 am to Rize
277 Fury
Posted on 12/23/19 at 9:14 am to Rize
30-06?
Posted on 12/23/19 at 4:47 pm to Rize
7.5 creedmore ftmfw
Posted on 12/24/19 at 12:37 am to Rize
Idk
6mm creedmoor
I just got a 6.5-06 AI.
7STW
6mm creedmoor
I just got a 6.5-06 AI.
7STW
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