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Swede would be my pick. Cut to 22", that #2 contour would be nice.
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I'm 7 minutes from the Outpost Armory. Been there several times in past few weeks fondling Fieldcrafts. The 18-in 6.5 Creedmoor is the perfect Volunteer State game game, especially in thick woods or snaking out a vehicle window on your own property. It seems to me a modern version of th MS 6.5 w more speed and can kill anything in Tennessee and the rest of continent just like the older round. The fact I can put the Harvester on it when I like is huge bonus. Anybody need a cherry 1984 SPAS-12 to help scratch this itch? 
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Im with superb good old 308
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Good olde 308. Trendy 6.5s won't dead'em deader. But they will kill them just as dead with less recoil and a flatter trajectory.
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From Barrett's page:
.243 Win - 1 in 7" (17.78 cm)
.22-250 Rem - 1 in 7" (17.78 cm)
6.5 Creed - 1 in 8" (20.32 cm)
6mm Creed - 1 in 7" (17.78 cm)
7mm-08 Rem - 1 in 8" (20.32 cm)
.308 Win - 1 in 10" (25.4 cm)
There isn't one that wouldn't work for deer. Middle of the pack with the 6.5 CM is a good place to be....still nothing wrong with the others. Nice when a manufacturer gets it right and all the choices are good ones.
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Good olde 308. Trendy 6.5s won't dead'em deader. But they will kill them just as dead with less recoil and a flatter trajectory. You're right! .......... The same was said about the 243 as well.
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Good olde 308. Trendy 6.5s won't dead'em deader. But they will kill them just as dead with less recoil and a flatter trajectory. Too lazy to run the numbers...what are the actual numbers 308/155 scenar vs Creed/147eld?
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Effective BC in the high .400's at 2,850-2,900fps vs the nearly .700BC at speeds about 150-200fps less. I'd imagine the Scenar to shoot flatter and drift maybe a touch more out to 400-450yds , but lose the race after that.
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The 6.5 Creed appears to be a really well balanced machine no matter the platform. Recoil, accuracy, BC, SD, twist rates, ammo choices, ect.
1 in 7 seems more than needed for a .243 unless your intent is 115's.
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You could throw a dart at that chambering list and end up with a good choice.
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If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.
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I would choose the 308 out of that group.
If you don't like recoil, then 243.
If you fancy yourself a long-range hunting sniper, then 6.5 Creedmoor.
If you fancy yourself simply a long-range sniper, then 6 Creedmoor.
If you desire a dual-purpose stunt shooter rig, then 22-250.
If you want the largest caliber but worship slick bullets, then 7-08.
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Wonder if Big Stick is working with a Fieldcraft yet?
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Wonder if Big Stick is working with a Fieldcraft yet? Yes, he's posted some vids on youtube
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If you search "busheler" on youtube, you'll find the videos.
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What scope is he using in the video?
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SuperChicken 6xFF per always. I've been waiting for a 6 creed and just pulled the trigger on one.
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Something bigger than a 22 hornet but then my friends neighbor kills them with a 22 Hornet, any other advice is superfluous.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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If I didnt have the T3 1:8, then the 250 would probably win
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