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Need OB Help!-New Rifle
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:03 am
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:03 am
So, I've been shooting my 7mm-08 for the past five or so years and love it to death but i believe its tie for a new one. im really knowledgable on rifles but for some reason im confused on what my next gun should be. I'm between a .270 30-06 or a 300 mag. i want something with great power as i never shoot over 150 yards where i hunt. give me some of yalls opinions please. 
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Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:04 am to mspill2
270
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:07 am to mspill2
Any of those calibers are good choices but I'd personally go with the 270 
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:10 am to mspill2
30-06.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:12 am to mspill2
.243
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:12 am to Tino
He said a rifle for him not his little kid.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:14 am to mspill2
7mm-o
oh wait.....
30.06
oh wait.....
30.06
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:15 am to Tino
243 for the limp wristed.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:16 am to mspill2
870.....oh wait
30-06.
30-06.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:17 am to swampdeer57
Get another 7mm-08.Dang good deer gun.Or for a real thumper get a 35 Whelen.Im not sure about La but in Miss you can use it as a primitive weapon.There is nothing primitive about it.A 200 gr bullet running about 2800 fps.Ammo is not expensive either.
This post was edited on 12/6/12 at 8:26 am
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:17 am to mspill2
.270, .308, or .30-06 are the best choices for a deer caliber in Louisiana.
Shooting to 150 yards you could get away with any caliber, as could 80% of the people hunting in this state.
Shooting to 150 yards you could get away with any caliber, as could 80% of the people hunting in this state.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:18 am to mspill2
Brush gun
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:19 am to mspill2
.270
Or, if you think you may ever have the need for a magnum in the future... get a .270 wsm
Or, if you think you may ever have the need for a magnum in the future... get a .270 wsm
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:20 am to mspill2
Have you considered the .270 Weatherby?
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:21 am to mspill2
Since you already have a deer rifle more than capable to the range you are wanting, I would step up to the 300 that way you have all your bases covered. If you ever get invited to hunt someplace or something different then you are use to hunting.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:23 am to mspill2
Please for the love of all things tasty and delicious do not get a .300 mag for shooting deer inside of 300 yards.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:23 am to TexasTiger
That's what I would do. Get a 7mag or 300. Otherwise just use what he got. Unless he just wants a new one. Nothing wrong with that.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:27 am to mspill2
quote:Huh?
i want something with great power as i never shoot over 150 yards where i hunt.
Anyway, for deer hunting, I could see going from one of those ancient long actions to a 7mm-08, but never the other way around. Another vote for getting another 7-08.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 8:29 am to Nodust
Yeah if he just wants a new rifle, of the 3 calibers 270/30-06/308 at the range he wants to use it for I don't think one caliber is head and shoulders better than the other. I would lean toward the .270 but with a 30-06 you will get a wider range of bullet weight to choose from which may be something the OP is interested in.
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