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For me it's the .250-3000. I like everything about the cartridge and feel it's about ideal for my needs and I even love the Savage 99 rifle. But for some reason the cartridge always eluded me. A couple months ago my son called me from NC to tell me Ledford's in Hickory had a 99 EG in .250 Savage for $550. He said he didn't know if I'd be interested because even though it is nice it's drilled and tapped. I told him to buy it right away. He went back the next day and it was sold. So the round still eludes me. Someday......
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The 270 Weatherby, have wanted one for years. Have a 264 and 7mm Rem Mag right now, when they are gone I might try it finally.
Gerry.
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For me it's the .250-3000. I could go for that, myself. I'm fond of cartridges that bite more than they bark. Alas, the practical side of me is saying, "Just download your Roberts, dummy!". FC
"Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet."
- Mrs. FC
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Campfire Oracle
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375 H&H. Shot them, never owned one.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Campfire Oracle
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Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association
Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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Campfire Ranger
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Mike I'm not being Smart.
I really don't feel there is a 'best' cartridge I've never had. Any cartridge or rifle that I really wanted somehow I managed to get it. Factor in I'm 67 YO. One in particular that I thot I'd love, turned out to be a real disappointment. Actually it was the rifle not the cartridge.
After many many yrs I have my FIRST 284 Win in a custom 98. It shoots very well w/139 HBTSP @ 3000 and I'm not pushing the red line. This yr will be my first hunt w/it. It will NOT do anything that a 280 or 270 can't do. I've just always like the case. In the 98 action I have plenty magazine length for OAL. Time will tell.
OTOH - the only other cartridge I want to PLAY with is a 416 Rem Mag. I have NO need for one, just would like to play with it. That's the reason I never pressed the issue of getting one. I feel blessed and privileged to have been able to go thru a TRAIN load of rifles in different cartridges.
Jerry
jwall- *** 3100 guy***
A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap
Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!
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"Best" can't be claimed without being assigned a mission.
For me, the "best" rifle cartridges I have owned have been; 22 LR 223 270 375H&H (9.3X62 would be in there if I'd ever owned one, but I am going to fix that deficit soon) 404 Jeffery. or 416 Taylor
Best handgun cartridges for me have been 22 LR 357 mag 44 magnum.
Best shotgun for me is 20 gauge.
Best all around muzzleloading caliber for hunting of small game 40 cal. Best all around muzzleloading caliber for hunting of big game 62 cal
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And I thot I was crazy. Jerry
jwall- *** 3100 guy***
A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap
Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!
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Oops The post said NEVER had, not EVER had. I didn't catch that.
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always wanted a Mark 5 Weatherby in 300 Weatherby.....but when I look at one and pick it up, it doesn't feel right.....
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And I thot I was crazy. Jerry You are. .404 Jeffery,would be another choice.
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
Ken
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
Ken
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FÜCK Jeff_O!
MAGA
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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.270 Winchester. Great cartridge, but have never had the desire to own a rifle chambered for it.
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I am the NorthEast WoodsBeast!
"System version 1.3, divorced"
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.470 Nitro Express,shot one,never owned one.
.500 Nitro Express
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6.5 Creed.....
I'd already run out of give a schit about the flavor of the week when it got "hot".
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