Need info on possible new deer gun!
11-30-2006, 12:34 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tennessee
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RE: Need info on possible new deer gun!
The .270 WSM is a magnum, so it's going to have a bit more of an effect on the deer, I would think. I may be wrong.
Also, the magazine capacity is smaller., because of the fat casings, but you only need one shot for deer.
Also, the magazine capacity is smaller., because of the fat casings, but you only need one shot for deer.
11-30-2006, 04:18 PM
#15
Join Date: Nov 2006
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RE: Need info on possible new deer gun!
well 30-06 is your best gun just shoot a lighter grain bullet like 150-160 just see what grain works for your type of shooting... i shoot anywhere from 10 yards to 300 yards or more and i use a 30-06 with 165 grain siera game king bullet carries great... sighted in for 150 yards with a busnell elite 3200 3-9 x 40 mm scope on a remington model 7600 pump
11-30-2006, 04:49 PM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
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RE: Need info on possible new deer gun!
For a deer cartridge the 25-06 is very hard to beat.On deer sized game,it will be just as effective as a 270win,but it also makes a good cartridge for coyote or other varmints.
11-30-2006, 08:04 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lake County, Florida
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RE: Need info on possible new deer gun!
ORIGINAL: stubblejumper
For a deer cartridge the 25-06 is very hard to beat.On deer sized game,it will be just as effective as a 270win,but it also makes a good cartridge for coyote or other varmints.
For a deer cartridge the 25-06 is very hard to beat.On deer sized game,it will be just as effective as a 270win,but it also makes a good cartridge for coyote or other varmints.
11-30-2006, 09:48 PM
#18
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RE: Need info on possible new deer gun!
270 is a great deer gun,I got one last winter and have killed 2 deer with it this year and not one complant.plus I have enough ammo to last me for years,Had a cupon for buy 1 box get one free from bass pro for up to 10 boxes,they had Remington ammo for 9.99 a box so it was time to stock up
12-01-2006, 01:00 AM
#20
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
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RE: Need info on possible new deer gun!
ORIGINAL: stubblejumper
For a deer cartridge the 25-06 is very hard to beat.On deer sized game,it will be just as effective as a 270win,but it also makes a good cartridge for coyote or other varmints.
For a deer cartridge the 25-06 is very hard to beat.On deer sized game,it will be just as effective as a 270win,but it also makes a good cartridge for coyote or other varmints.
BTW I have never found that a 270 did less damage then a 3006 or 7mm rem mag for that matter. Shot placement and bullet construction are the leaders in this department. I still own a 270 win in a browning but my 7mm rem mag see's all the CF action lopers to moose no problems. I do switch ammo for deerseason butrarily combo hunt. If I doI'll go with the bullet designed for the larger game. My choice for this the Barnes TSX, does very little meat damage even if the shoulders are hit. Might be something to consider for your 06'???
As to the BOSS, no thanks for reason's already mentioned. As to the Eclipse not really a humping it on the prairie's rifle as they are heavy.
Nothing wrong with 270 but seeing you already own a 3006 they are pretty close in terms of deer medicine. Personally I don't like the .243 for canadian deer,I say pass!