Newtosavage
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Picher, if I could have an accurate bolt action (or even a single shot) 30-30 with a 18.5-20" barrel that weighed under 7 lbs. scoped and was under 40" overall, I would. Being able to swap ammo between it and my Winchester 94 would be awesome.
My 30-30 runs 160 FTX's about 100 fps. faster than my 7.62x39 bolt action. BUT, my 7.62x39 bolt action is extraordinarily accurate, to the point that I'm comfortable (and have) taking 100+ yard head shots on does, and 200+ yard shots in general. I just wish it had an extra 100-200 fps.
I suppose a short-barreled .308 would get me there too, but I'd only be sharing bullets and not the whole round. There is something to be said for that though. Having three rifles that all use the same bullets is helpful, especially when they are as accurate as the 160 FTX has proven to be for me.
My 30-30 runs 160 FTX's about 100 fps. faster than my 7.62x39 bolt action. BUT, my 7.62x39 bolt action is extraordinarily accurate, to the point that I'm comfortable (and have) taking 100+ yard head shots on does, and 200+ yard shots in general. I just wish it had an extra 100-200 fps.
I suppose a short-barreled .308 would get me there too, but I'd only be sharing bullets and not the whole round. There is something to be said for that though. Having three rifles that all use the same bullets is helpful, especially when they are as accurate as the 160 FTX has proven to be for me.
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