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Re: caliber advice
[Re: twaldrop4]
#3104979
04/20/20 06:18 PM
04/20/20 06:18 PM
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twaldrop4
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Alright, I know I am about to get blasted and I don't have a good answer nor reasoning other than I just don't like them. Yes I realize there isn't much difference in a 30/06 and .308, and for that matter a 6.5, 7-08, and a .308, but I just don't like a .308. Honestly I don't care for a 270 either. Once again, I know how crazy, if not idiotic that sounds, but I am just being honest.
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Re: caliber advice
[Re: twaldrop4]
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04/20/20 06:40 PM
04/20/20 06:40 PM
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7mm08 is my go to for deer. Ballistics close to 30-06 with less recoil and in a short action which I prefer. Barnes vortx 130gr TTSX is a great load. If you want something cheaper federal fusions have done well for me also. I just usually stick to the Barnes because i like 2 holes in things. https://www.snipercountry.com/7mm-08-vs-30-06/
Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)
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Re: caliber advice
[Re: Rmart30]
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04/20/20 06:47 PM
04/20/20 06:47 PM
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Posts: 3,508 Central Al
twaldrop4
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7mm08 is my go to for deer. Ballistics close to 30-06 with less recoil and in a short action which I prefer. Barnes vortx 130gr TTSX is a great load. If you want something cheaper federal fusions have done well for me also. I just usually stick to the Barnes because i like 2 holes in things. https://www.snipercountry.com/7mm-08-vs-30-06/I pretty much shoot exclusively Barnes as well.
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Re: caliber advice
[Re: twaldrop4]
#3105004
04/20/20 06:48 PM
04/20/20 06:48 PM
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Posts: 17,397 Ourtown, AL
BCLC
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I’ve fallen back in love with the .30-06 after picking one up from another member but they really need at least a 22in barrel to shine. You said it would mainly be a treestand gun so I’d stick to short action calibers with a 20in barrel, 7-08 or .308 ... flip a coin and get to killing. Good luck in your search and keep us posted.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: caliber advice
[Re: twaldrop4]
#3105014
04/20/20 06:56 PM
04/20/20 06:56 PM
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Posts: 20,131 North AL
AU338MAG
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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338 Winchester Magnum.
Go big. 😀
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: caliber advice
[Re: twaldrop4]
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04/20/20 07:58 PM
04/20/20 07:58 PM
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marshmud991
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For deer in Alabama, I would go with nothing smaller then a 375H&H.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: caliber advice
[Re: marshmud991]
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04/20/20 08:47 PM
04/20/20 08:47 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 20,131 North AL
AU338MAG
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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For deer in Alabama, I would go with nothing smaller then a 375H&H. 300 gr round nose makes a nice hole in Bama deer. 👍
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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