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caliber advice #3104956 04/20/20 05:53 PM 04/20/20 05:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al twaldrop4 OP 10 point
twaldrop4 OP 10 point Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al	I'm wanting a new deer rifle. I have .270, .243, 6.5, and 300 win mag. I am looking at 7mm08 and 30/06 mainly. I wouldn't mind a 25/06. I really wanted a short action, but I keep coming back to a 30/06 just because of versatility. This will mainly be a treestand gun. Somebody talk me off the ledge.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3104973 04/20/20 06:13 PM 04/20/20 06:13 PM
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Dixiepatriot Freak of Nature Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 23,257 Morgan Co.	308 http://familyfoundationfund.org Proud descendant of confederate soldiers. Auburn elitist

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3104979 04/20/20 06:18 PM 04/20/20 06:18 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al twaldrop4 OP 10 point
twaldrop4 OP 10 point Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al	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.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3104984 04/20/20 06:20 PM 04/20/20 06:20 PM
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odocoileus 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,077 Selma	Agreed on .308. A Model 7 in .308 is my go to gun for most every situation.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3104987 04/20/20 06:22 PM 04/20/20 06:22 PM
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odocoileus 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,077 Selma	Nothing wrong with that. Get you a thumper. ..338 Fed or .358 Win.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3104994 04/20/20 06:40 PM 04/20/20 06:40 PM
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Rmart30 10 point R Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,692 Alabama	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)

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3104995 04/20/20 06:41 PM 04/20/20 06:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al twaldrop4 OP 10 point
twaldrop4 OP 10 point Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al	My 300 win mag is more than likely the largest caliber I will ever get.

Re: caliber advice [Re: Rmart30] #3105001 04/20/20 06:47 PM 04/20/20 06:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al twaldrop4 OP 10 point
twaldrop4 OP 10 point Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al	Originally Posted by Rmart30 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.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105004 04/20/20 06:48 PM 04/20/20 06:48 PM
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BCLC Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 17,398 Ourtown, AL	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

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105014 04/20/20 06:56 PM 04/20/20 06:56 PM
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AU338MAG Freak of Nature Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 20,131 North AL	338 Winchester Magnum. Go big. 😀 Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales Molon Labe

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105015 04/20/20 06:58 PM 04/20/20 06:58 PM
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dave260rem! Pope of Aldeer and Expert Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,510 behind my Dillon	Or .260. Skinny is my EX.Alcohol was involved.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105101 04/20/20 07:49 PM 04/20/20 07:49 PM
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BigCountry062307 8 point Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,501 Berry, AL	7-08 No good decision was ever made from a swivel chair. Gen. Patton I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:10

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105108 04/20/20 07:58 PM 04/20/20 07:58 PM
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marshmud991 Booner M Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 10,025 USA	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.

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105118 04/20/20 08:04 PM 04/20/20 08:04 PM
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Forrestgump1 10 point F Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,780 Montgomery, AL	308, I like bigger bullets

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105138 04/20/20 08:21 PM 04/20/20 08:21 PM
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Bull64 10 point B Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,916 SE Bama	.280Rem

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105143 04/20/20 08:24 PM 04/20/20 08:24 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,170 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou... 300gr 8 point
300gr 8 point Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,170 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...	Snatch up that 270wsm tikka on the classifieds Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105146 04/20/20 08:26 PM 04/20/20 08:26 PM
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Engine5 4 point E Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 410 Alabama	Get whatever you want!! They will all kill just fine!

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105168 04/20/20 08:40 PM 04/20/20 08:40 PM
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 9,877 in the corner S Stob 14 point
Stob 14 point S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 9,877 in the corner	.357 Lever gun.

Re: caliber advice [Re: marshmud991] #3105182 04/20/20 08:47 PM 04/20/20 08:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 20,131 North AL AU338MAG Freak of Nature
AU338MAG Freak of Nature Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 20,131 North AL	Originally Posted by marshmud991 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

Re: caliber advice [Re: twaldrop4] #3105192 04/20/20 09:01 PM 04/20/20 09:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al twaldrop4 OP 10 point
twaldrop4 OP 10 point Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,508 Central Al	My 375 is my squirrel gun

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