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6BR,6mm,260,7-08


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Waders gets and A+ for showing all the work on this homework assignment.

- Oh I vote 7-08

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Originally Posted by podunkkennels
Originally Posted by JohnMoses
25-06

Ahhh the .270 before it ate its wheaties smile


...and got fat.


Well, I'd vote .25-06, but since the range is limited to 200yds, it's complete overkill. So my vote is:
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I'd have to agree. But he didn't tell us about the rifle that shot that sweet group.

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Originally Posted by OldRooster
I'd have to agree. But he didn't tell us about the rifle that shot that sweet group.


A completely factory Rem 722 with a Leupy Fixed 4x scope.


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at 200 yds, I could reliably kill deer with a 22 Hornet.

This thread is nonsense.

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Originally Posted by kcm270
at 200 yds, I could reliably kill deer with a 22 Hornet.

This thread is nonsense.


Good for you. Glad you are so much smarter than the rest of us. Perhaps you should find another forum, more apropos for your superior intelligence.

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Originally Posted by southtexas
Originally Posted by kcm270
at 200 yds, I could reliably kill deer with a 22 Hornet.

This thread is nonsense.


Good for you. Glad you are so much smarter thatn the rest of us. Perhaps you should find another forum, more apropos for your superior intelligence.



Ditto that. What an arrogant SOB.


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Originally Posted by Waders
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I'd have to agree. But he didn't tell us about the rifle that shot that sweet group.


A completely factory Rem 722 with a Leupy Fixed 4x scope.


It would seem to be a keeper....

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.25-06 Not far behind my .257 Weatherby but you said no mags.


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This question practically screams "Swede"! Accurate, light -recoiling, the 6.5 X 55 is a beautiful thing.

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If I could find a good bolt gun for it, the 6.8mm SPC would seem to fit your bill. Very mild recoil and 200yrds is about it limit for deer hunting.

The sad point is that I only see it on the AR type rifle and now Ruger is making their ranch rifle in it also. But I would want a bolt gun. But if you are happy with a semi auto the 6.8 SPC seems like just the ticket.


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Either 6.5x55 or 7x57 are my picks, though both work well way beyond 200 yards. More power is not needed for deer. Talk about empirical evidence, the 7x57 has been working like a champ since 1892 (IIRC). That's 118 years!


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Originally Posted by Whelenman
6mm Rem Just because it works.


That or a 243 Win, same reason.


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No votes for the .308?


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Originally Posted by SuperCub
No votes for the .308?


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308 ain't small.


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Originally Posted by ingwe
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Am more interested in this 33 gr. TSX talk; and the 204.


Wouldnt that be skookum, especially for up close DRT shooting in populated areas.... grin

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The 33 grain TSX will WAY OVERPENETRATE on deer.

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Originally Posted by kenjs1
The question was what small caliber to use- not what is your favorite chambering. Who thinks a thirty cal or even a 270 is small for deer? To the OP I have the 6mm, 260 and 270 plus others and I believe the 6mm (or similar .243) is a very apt response if looking for a "small' meaning not big, meaning very low recoiling yet effective, deer round out to 200+ yds. Tons of good bullets for them and the more I use other chamberings the less I see the need to.


Well of course the typical 270win loony will always overlook any and all stipulations that would exclude it.grin

With that said the only choice would be 6mmREM if ya reload or 243win if ya don't.smile


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