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For Texas Whitetails and hogs at the ranch, A Blaser in 257 Weatherby I just got. Three shots in thumbnail size group. And maybe my Browning BAR in 270 Weatherby. Most of my shots are 150 yds or more and I prefer the 257. I have used others over the years. ( I am now 81) 7-08, 308, 25-06, 260, 243, 7mm Remington. I find I love the 257 Weatherby.

And I thot I was old ! at 71 yo

Great selection

Jerry

Uh Huh !! Nice

Jerry

Geez man I’m going to have to quote Jerry Clower
“There’s people in this country taking simple things and making em complicated.”
Have you ever heard of flipping a coin? 🙄

.300 Bee and 6.5-300 Bee for CO elk and deer. M77 .257 Roberts for local whitetail. Happy Trails

SuperCub, That rifle is amazing!!

I have that dilemma as well, I have several rifle I love to hunt with! I just try to match the rifle/ caliber to the game and terrain.

Best of luck this season!

Interesting, I developed from 8mm Rm -> 300 WM -> 7 mm RM....
so maybe if I live long enuff I’ll get to 257 Bee ?

Jerry

Man that 6.5-300 Bee oughta be a whammer!

Jerry

Very practical. I’m not familiar with that !

Klong don’t be such a stranger.
Come play more often.

Jerry

No rifles this season . Maybe my shotgun, maybe nothing.

So, you noticed.

Jerry

Man I’m sorry. I can’t imagine ??

Better luck next year.

Jerry

jwall, I will try to do better

We aren’t accustomed to ‘practical’

Jerry

Tikka T3X Lite 270win for the thickets. Benelli Lupo 300 win mag for the fields

Mach3

A man after my own speed. GRIN


Jerry

Edit: thanks guys for your participation &
input.
Have a great season/s.

One decision has been made for my hunting 2021.

I don't have a rifle that I DON'T like !
I've killed deer in recent seasons with the 70, 6.5X55 and it works great w/120 NBT @ 3000 fps.

" " " " " " Custom 98 Mauser in 284 W, *** that was GIVEN to me by a 'fire' member. 139s @ 3000 fps is very close to
270 W with 140s @ 3000 fps. < which I have done >

" " " " " " " " Rem M Six in 30-06, 165 HBTSP @ 2900 fps. Fit and applicable for most N A game.

I've killed MORE deer with my Tikka T 3 Lite SS 270 Win. I'm not tired of it but it's a proven SLAYER.

I've killed 'some' deer with my Tikka T 3X Lite SS 7 RM... it's still in the running.

The ONE rifle that I like alot and have not hunted recently is my 70 Black Shadow in 300 WM.
It's not heavy and balances so well.



The higher scope mount keeps my head up and lessens felt recoil.

I hunted it exclusively 2008, 2009, & 2010..... that's 11 years back.
I had to DIG it out today.

I killed several WT those 3 seasons and THIS one is the FIRST deer I shot AT with it.



He weighed 194 #



He was only 180 yds but could have been out to 400.
He didn't go far and I'm GLAD. That's the 'exit' ?.. side -- fragments of 180 S Hot Cor. BAD LOT or....
EVERY deer I shot with those bullets had the same kind of 'exit' ? .

** I pulled those and stuffed GOOD 180 gr Spire Points..... Problem solved.

This one was 2010 - Look at EXIT HOLE.



The shot was not that high but in sliding him in the truck the hide rolled up.

SO.. one rifle that WILL hunt in 2021 is 70 Black Shadow, 300 WM !!!

NO I don't need a 300 WM.....But I LIKE it.

Jerry


AGAIN Thanks Guys

My Tikka M65 in 30-06 & and my handloads. Love my Mod 64 Win & peep in 30-30 when it's limited to short range heavy cover. Next year I'll have a new Rem 700 in 270 up and running. I don't need another rifle, but the Ruger #1 on the 1st page sure stirs my interest if I was to get another. Believe I'd like it in 270!

.260 Remingtons for both me and my youngest daughter. Mine is a MRC X2 and hers is a Tikka T3x Laminate. That Tikka laminate is a thing of beauty.