astropowell
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- Dec 31, 2008
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I am going to be getting a second barrel for my Thompson Pro Hunter soon. I will probably be getting a custom barrel from E.A. Brown. I am trying to decide on what caliber I want to get. I already have a .30-06 for it. I have a bolt action .257 Roberts as well. I am looking for milder recoil, and great accuracy. I hand load, so availability of ammo is not really an issue. I guess my short list includes .260 Rem, 7mm-08, and .308 Win. I will mostly use this for general shooting, and deer hunting here in Texas. Extra vote in favor of the 7-08 is that I will be getting my son a H&R Handi Rifle youth in 7-08 next year, and will already be loading for his. And I already have bullets in good supply for 30 cal if I go with the .308.
I thought about a 7mm mag or 280 rem, but both seem too close to the .30-06: no reduction in recoil, similar characteristics. Really the .260 is probably too close to the .257 Roberts.
So probably the 7-08 or a 308. Other suggestions?
Thanks!
I thought about a 7mm mag or 280 rem, but both seem too close to the .30-06: no reduction in recoil, similar characteristics. Really the .260 is probably too close to the .257 Roberts.
So probably the 7-08 or a 308. Other suggestions?
Thanks!