In the bunch you listed, I’d definitely go 6.5 CM. Good factory ammo is available and you have a huge selection of high BC bullets available if you want to start playing at long range. Works well in a short action even with high BC bullets. If the 25/06 is a consideration, then consider the 6.5/06 too. There is NOTHING a 25/06 will do that a 6.5/06 won’t do better. Same with the 6.5x55.
I would rule out a 7mm/08 because reaching the lands is problematic with high BC bullets in a short action magazine. Would substitute 6mm Creedmoor for .243. Same ballistics but CM works better in a short action.
John
Lots of good logic in your response. Thanks!
