My deer rifle is torn down, getting “remodeled” so my daughter will be able to shoot it/hunt with it when she’s older. So, I’ve saved my pennies, and I’m after a rifle. I’m also working on another”Big Bang” build, so this one will be just my hunting rifle. Mostly deer, with the possibility of elk at some point. I hunt an area that offer 800 yard shots if you want to take them. And I’ve shot deer everywhere from 75 yards to 463(offhand with no rest… not my smartest decision)
EDIT: I should clarify that the above mentioned 800 yards application applies to Whitetails. The area that I might hunt elk, well, I haven’t seen it yet.
I’ve thought about staying with .308 as that’s what most of my immediate family shoots. I’ve also thought about the time honored 270 win, and I have a big soft spot for that venerable caliber. I momentarily considered a creedmoor, and though I admire them and will own one at some point, I’m just not quite ready to join the manbun clamor. Hahaha
But, unless I spy something amazing for an amazing price on the used rack, I have narrowed it to two calibers. Kinda apples to oranges, but I’m thinking either the 7mm rem mag, or the 6.5 PRC. I see pros and cons in both. It ultimately will come down to availability most likely. Likely will have a muzzle brake, and recoil(unless talking knock you off the bench kind) shouldn’t be a problem anyway.
Anyone have any thoughts?
EDIT: I should clarify that the above mentioned 800 yards application applies to Whitetails. The area that I might hunt elk, well, I haven’t seen it yet.
I’ve thought about staying with .308 as that’s what most of my immediate family shoots. I’ve also thought about the time honored 270 win, and I have a big soft spot for that venerable caliber. I momentarily considered a creedmoor, and though I admire them and will own one at some point, I’m just not quite ready to join the manbun clamor. Hahaha
But, unless I spy something amazing for an amazing price on the used rack, I have narrowed it to two calibers. Kinda apples to oranges, but I’m thinking either the 7mm rem mag, or the 6.5 PRC. I see pros and cons in both. It ultimately will come down to availability most likely. Likely will have a muzzle brake, and recoil(unless talking knock you off the bench kind) shouldn’t be a problem anyway.
Anyone have any thoughts?
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