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Handload or no?
Scope choice for connecting beyond zero? (Duplex, BDC, or turrets)
The deer at 300-400yds, are they typically crossing shooting lanes or relaxing in pastures/clearcuts?
All 3 chamberings are good picks, but deciding on the best for your needs requires a bit more info. ∆∆∆This∆∆∆ What are your normal hunting conditions?
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Any of your choices would be fine. Like a lot of things it's just personal preference.
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Though not on his list.....I like the suggestion!
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From your choices I'd also say .308
Thinking outside the box, it would be a 7-08 which is available in the rifles you mentioned.
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Factory ammo only.
75% open field hunting
25% woods hunting In that case, I would go 6.5CM, given the 3 options.
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I like it! I like it a lot! But, my personal choice would be 7-08 in a Kimber Montana. Out of your choices, 308.
Last edited by eaglemountainman; 01/08/20.
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I’d pick whichever one shoots TTSX’s and go from there.
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Down to
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25-06
Any one stand out over others?
Limited to those choices --- > 25-06 and don't look back. Jerry
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The 25-06. It's the Hammer of Thor!
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6.5 Creedmoor in a Tikka T3x with SWFA SS 3-9x42 on top. The 127 LRX for woods and 147 ELD for open country would be my bullet choices.
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Since the 270 Win isn't listed in the opening post, I'd go with the 25-06. I love mine and even use it on elk.
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If I could only have one deer rifle, it would be a .25-06. Thankfully I don't have to settle for just one.
Never understood what a 25-06 does that a 270 doesn't do better?
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If I could only have one deer rifle, it would be a .25-06. Thankfully I don't have to settle for just one.
Never understood what a 25-06 does that a 270 doesn't do better? 110’s in a 270 takes care of that.
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These days, the only rifle in the gun safe dedicated to deer hunting is a custom Mexican Mauser chambered in .257 AI.
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Trying to fill the gap between my .223 and my 7mm rem mag hvy barrel. Looking for a sporter weight rifle to be used for whitetail a only.
Will be a wby vanguard s2 or Winchester 70 ultimate shadow. Shots to be out to 400 yds max.
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Any one stand out over others? I would go with the .308. You already have distance covered with your 7mm mag. If you did not own the 7mm mag I'd suggest .270 or 7mm-08, which ever action length you prefer. Tom
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.308 of your choices listed. I would lean to 7-08 but ammo may be a bit more expensive. And the .308 handles heavier bullets better.
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If I could only have one deer rifle, it would be a .25-06. Thankfully I don't have to settle for just one.
Never understood what a 25-06 does that a 270 doesn't do better? MM: I've see this comment before and never understood. Not trying to start a pissing contest, just looking for clarification. In this context, what does "better" mean?
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Better could mean a far larger variety of factory ammo.
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