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Living near the mountains in central VA, I've never had a need for a rifle like this, but am moving out to WY and eager for a new toy.
I've got plenty of 30 cal and larger and so am going with the idea of finding something on the smaller end of the spectrum. I've always wanted to fool with a 240 or 257Wby but will consider a 6.5 or .280. Part of my rationale for one of the Wbys is factory ammo. I reload and like to play with oddball stuff, but it would be nice to be able to fall back on factory ammo in a pinch especially as I might not be moving my reloading stuff out before fall.
Everything I own is blued steel and walnut so this one is going to be in a McMillan and stainless (at least the barrel). I'm leaning toward a lighter walking rifle as opposed to a heavier long-range set up.
I'd like to see a proven shooter and hopefully find something with dies, components and with load development already done as time is going to be in awfully short supply for me.
Please let me know what you've got.
Thanks!
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buy you a savage in 25-06 and call it done
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Congrats on the upcoming move!
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How much do you want to spend? There's an original Remington Ti on GB that's sitting in a McMillan Edge stock, chambered in 7-08. I have no affiliation with the rifle and it will certainly go for a premium, but it would make a nice walking rifle for chasing antelope.
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Bill, 257 Wby is the way to go!!
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I just picked up a 240 Weatherby Mag to be my new Antelope rifle but I see that the NEW Weatherby Back Country's in 257 WM has hit the market weight is 6.75 lb and street $ around $1200..
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The new Vanguard is tough to beat in my mind. Adjustable trigger, shoots under an inch and has a good feel stock. You can buy the gun in .240 Weatherby and .257 Weatherby. I have a custom .240, but I just bought the .257 a few months ago for $499. I have not fired it yet.
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I would get a 25-06 Rem. Great caliber with several bullet options. Good shooting
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25-06. You pick make and model.
�A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.�
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264 Win mag. ....it's windy in Wyoming where the Antelope live
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buy you a savage in 25-06 and call it done Wyoming banned bolt action savages. Everyone else was banning guns so we just decided to ban savage 110s. The abolt is on the list too.
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buy you a savage in 25-06 and call it done Wyoming banned bolt action savages. Everyone else was banning guns so we just decided to ban savage 110s. The abolt is on the list too. Now that's funny! Well played -
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264 Win mag. ....it's windy in Wyoming where the Antelope live Yea, what he said!
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Sh*t, I knew this was going to spark some discussion! But, I'm all ears on this one from the guys who hunt them. I figure it'll probably come down to the individual rifle over the caliber.
Probably be better off dropping $$$ on good glass than the rifle; just like I'd rather have a dog with a few thousand dollar nose and $200 shotgun than the other way around.
That said, I've got a good budget set aside.
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Forgot to say that I'm going to be in Casper and I imagine will be doing most of my hunting around that part of the state if it makes a difference.
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Well since I am from VA and have hunted antelope in WY, my 2 cents worth says 7mm STW - good for anything that walks in WY and put 2 antelope and a few mulies on my wall!
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I would not want to fall back on overpriced Wea. ammo. Brass is also ridiculous. Take the advice and get the 25-06 and don't look back. Good to shoot, ammo is reasonable and it's easy to load for.
I think, therefore I am, conservative.
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I hear you on the Wby ammo being high, but I can't imagine needing more than a box or two tops 'til I get squared away.
What're you WY guys seeing in the local stores as far as factory stuff? I was in a Walmart in Casper and saw some 30-06 and 7mm, not much else.
Another thought I had was trying to find an old XP-100 in 7mm BR, especially if I get away from needing to shoot OTC ammo. Light, easy to pack and as accurate as any rifle needs to be. Any of you guys hunt those?
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You can buy factory .257 Roy for 35-40.00 bucks a box, which still isn't cheap but makes more sense buying it than buying empty brass.
So buy 3-4 boxes of it and you'll have enough brass.
I have a .257 SPS I might (doubtful, but might) consider parting with?
.257 Weatherby and Antelope rifle just sound right.
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There is a nice Ruger #1 in 7 mm Mag for sale here on the classifieds.
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