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Which caliber would you choose for strictly Whitetail hunting in Tennessee? Looking on Barrett's site, I can't believe the awesome choices they chose with twist rates. Usually I would never consider a 243 or 22-250 but they are an option now. Plus, Barrett is 15min from my house, so that adds a little to the "want" factor.
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I was happy with the performance my Barrett Swede and an Accubond gave me on a Tn 9 point this weekend.
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I was happy with the performance my Barrett Swede and an Accubond gave me on a Tn 9 point this weekend. David, Does the Barrett 6.5X55 Swede come in a long action? I'm thinking about getting one to replace my Tikka T3 and I couldn't find specifics on there web sight. Travis, I think that 9 twist 243 would be the shizz for whitetail Or even a 6.5X55 swede 😁😎 Trystan
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Uhhhhhh.... All of them! Even typical twist rates will kill with good bullets. Tighter twists just allow you to shoot heavier good bullets.
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Yes, LA on the Swede. Very similar to my NULA 30/06, and a very enjoyable rifle to shoot in the Swede. The #2 contour 24” barrel balances very well.
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Yes, LA on the Swede. Very similar to my NULA 30/06, and a very enjoyable rifle to shoot in the Swede. The #2 contour 24” barrel balances very well. Thanks Trystan
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Yes, LA on the Swede. Very similar to my NULA 30/06, and a very enjoyable rifle to shoot in the Swede. The #2 contour 24” barrel balances very well. The 6.5 Swede is what tempts me the most ,but because I have an excellent 270 Forbes ,it both tempts me and is unnecessary at the same time. It would basically duplicate the Forbes,but then,it would basically duplicate the Forbes,if you know what I mean.
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The 243 is calling my name
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Any of them would be great for WT. Pick whichever turns your crank!
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Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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I do like that the 25-06 has a 24" barrel
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Does the 6mm Creed get any love?
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The 243 is calling my name Lots of folks seem to be enamoured with a fast twist 243 though I've never had the privilege of owning one Trystan
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I do like that the 25-06 has a 24" barrel Sounds like a winner to me!
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The 6.5 creed has awesome factory ammo available and 21"
Barrel. Sweed if you reload, want a long action and a 24" barrel.
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Good olde 308. Trendy 6.5s won't dead'em deader.
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