|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 128
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 128 |
Callin Varmints
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 700
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 700 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 16,971 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 16,971 Likes: 1 |
Waders gets and A+ for showing all the work on this homework assignment. - Oh I vote 7-08 Ahhh the .270 before it ate its wheaties ...and got fat. Well, I'd vote .25-06, but since the range is limited to 200yds, it's complete overkill. So my vote is:
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,412
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,412 |
I'd have to agree. But he didn't tell us about the rifle that shot that sweet group.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 9,009
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 9,009 |
I'd have to agree. But he didn't tell us about the rifle that shot that sweet group. A completely factory Rem 722 with a Leupy Fixed 4x scope.
Wade
"Let's Roll!" - Todd Beamer 9/11/01.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 61
Campfire Greenhorn
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 61 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,207
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,207 |
at 200 yds, I could reliably kill deer with a 22 Hornet.
This thread is nonsense.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,849 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,849 Likes: 1 |
at 200 yds, I could reliably kill deer with a 22 Hornet.
This thread is nonsense. Good for you. Glad you are so much smarter than the rest of us. Perhaps you should find another forum, more apropos for your superior intelligence.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,966
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,966 |
at 200 yds, I could reliably kill deer with a 22 Hornet.
This thread is nonsense. Good for you. Glad you are so much smarter thatn the rest of us. Perhaps you should find another forum, more apropos for your superior intelligence. Ditto that. What an arrogant SOB.
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,412
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,412 |
I'd have to agree. But he didn't tell us about the rifle that shot that sweet group. A completely factory Rem 722 with a Leupy Fixed 4x scope. It would seem to be a keeper....
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,222
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,222 |
.25-06 Not far behind my .257 Weatherby but you said no mags.
"That God could and would, if He were sought."
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 729
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 729 |
This question practically screams "Swede"! Accurate, light -recoiling, the 6.5 X 55 is a beautiful thing.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 946
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 946 |
If I could find a good bolt gun for it, the 6.8mm SPC would seem to fit your bill. Very mild recoil and 200yrds is about it limit for deer hunting.
The sad point is that I only see it on the AR type rifle and now Ruger is making their ranch rifle in it also. But I would want a bolt gun. But if you are happy with a semi auto the 6.8 SPC seems like just the ticket.
..pick..
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,970 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,970 Likes: 4 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,950
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,950 |
Either 6.5x55 or 7x57 are my picks, though both work well way beyond 200 yards. More power is not needed for deer. Talk about empirical evidence, the 7x57 has been working like a champ since 1892 (IIRC). That's 118 years!
Our God reigns. Harrumph!!! I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,218
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,218 |
6mm Rem Just because it works. That or a 243 Win, same reason.
Karma and Trouble have busses, and there's always an empty seat.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 11,953
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 11,953 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 21,808 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 21,808 Likes: 2 |
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 21,808 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 21,808 Likes: 2 |
Am more interested in this 33 gr. TSX talk; and the 204. Wouldnt that be skookum, especially for up close DRT shooting in populated areas.... Ingwe The 33 grain TSX will WAY OVERPENETRATE on deer. BMT
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,341
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,341 |
The question was what small caliber to use- not what is your favorite chambering. Who thinks a thirty cal or even a 270 is small for deer? To the OP I have the 6mm, 260 and 270 plus others and I believe the 6mm (or similar .243) is a very apt response if looking for a "small' meaning not big, meaning very low recoiling yet effective, deer round out to 200+ yds. Tons of good bullets for them and the more I use other chamberings the less I see the need to. Well of course the typical 270win loony will always overlook any and all stipulations that would exclude it. With that said the only choice would be 6mmREM if ya reload or 243win if ya don't.
The end of democracy, and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.
|
|
|
|
189 members (12344mag, 338rcm, 10Glocks, 44mc, 470Evans, 17 invisible),
1,660
guests, and
940
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,455
Posts18,507,976
Members74,002
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|