I have a TC Encore that I'd like to purchase a rifle barrel for. I hunt whitetails in the midwest with a Rem 7mm mag. I'm happy with the Rem mag but would like a lighter caliber for targets that still packs enough punch for whitetails <200yds for my son. I don't hand load so cost/availability of rounds is important to me. I've been thinking about the .223 in a 26" heavy barrel, .243 in a 24", and a 25-06" also in a 24" barrel. I'm willing to field any other caliber suggestions.
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