caliber choice
01-28-2007, 08:28 AM
#31
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Matador, Texas
Posts: 284
RE: caliber choice
ORIGINAL: M77man
I would go with the 7mm Rem Mag and not even worry about too much power. Over power is way over rated on these forums, trust me. My cousin has shot a four point buck at about 30 yards with his .300 Win Mag and didn't waste any meat. The exit wound was no bigger then the entrance wound but it stopped right in it's tracks. You can down load with the 7 Mag for the yotes and smaller game as well. It's a fantastic caliber. Get it.
ORIGINAL: wronkatonk
hi im a new shooter/hunter and looking for a caliber to choose. i have my heart set on a tikka t3 stainless. i was thinking of .243 .270 .308 or 7mm mag.
where i live now there is alot of deer and coyotes. i might go moose or elk hunting if i get the draw. so i dont know if i need high end power. but would it hurt to get one just in case. on the other hand thats quite a bit for deer and coyotes. i was thinking .308 but i hear the bullets tend to drop fast. can anyone help a rookie out???
thanks
hi im a new shooter/hunter and looking for a caliber to choose. i have my heart set on a tikka t3 stainless. i was thinking of .243 .270 .308 or 7mm mag.
where i live now there is alot of deer and coyotes. i might go moose or elk hunting if i get the draw. so i dont know if i need high end power. but would it hurt to get one just in case. on the other hand thats quite a bit for deer and coyotes. i was thinking .308 but i hear the bullets tend to drop fast. can anyone help a rookie out???
thanks
01-28-2007, 09:00 AM
#32
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 518
RE: caliber choice
ORIGINAL: Pighunter56
I tend to agree with that, however, since he claims to be a new shooter, wouldn't it be better to usher him to get something with a little less recoil?
ORIGINAL: M77man
I would go with the 7mm Rem Mag and not even worry about too much power. Over power is way over rated on these forums, trust me. My cousin has shot a four point buck at about 30 yards with his .300 Win Mag and didn't waste any meat. The exit wound was no bigger then the entrance wound but it stopped right in it's tracks. You can down load with the 7 Mag for the yotes and smaller game as well. It's a fantastic caliber. Get it.
ORIGINAL: wronkatonk
hi im a new shooter/hunter and looking for a caliber to choose. i have my heart set on a tikka t3 stainless. i was thinking of .243 .270 .308 or 7mm mag.
where i live now there is alot of deer and coyotes. i might go moose or elk hunting if i get the draw. so i dont know if i need high end power. but would it hurt to get one just in case. on the other hand thats quite a bit for deer and coyotes. i was thinking .308 but i hear the bullets tend to drop fast. can anyone help a rookie out???
thanks
hi im a new shooter/hunter and looking for a caliber to choose. i have my heart set on a tikka t3 stainless. i was thinking of .243 .270 .308 or 7mm mag.
where i live now there is alot of deer and coyotes. i might go moose or elk hunting if i get the draw. so i dont know if i need high end power. but would it hurt to get one just in case. on the other hand thats quite a bit for deer and coyotes. i was thinking .308 but i hear the bullets tend to drop fast. can anyone help a rookie out???
thanks
01-28-2007, 09:03 AM
#33
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Matador, Texas
Posts: 284
RE: caliber choice
ORIGINAL: M77man
Yep, I agree with that also. I didn't read the reply to his post until now. He has his mind set on the 30-06 which is comparable to the 7 Mag anyway. Either way, a wise choice.
ORIGINAL: Pighunter56
I tend to agree with that, however, since he claims to be a new shooter, wouldn't it be better to usher him to get something with a little less recoil?
ORIGINAL: M77man
I would go with the 7mm Rem Mag and not even worry about too much power. Over power is way over rated on these forums, trust me. My cousin has shot a four point buck at about 30 yards with his .300 Win Mag and didn't waste any meat. The exit wound was no bigger then the entrance wound but it stopped right in it's tracks. You can down load with the 7 Mag for the yotes and smaller game as well. It's a fantastic caliber. Get it.
ORIGINAL: wronkatonk
hi im a new shooter/hunter and looking for a caliber to choose. i have my heart set on a tikka t3 stainless. i was thinking of .243 .270 .308 or 7mm mag.
where i live now there is alot of deer and coyotes. i might go moose or elk hunting if i get the draw. so i dont know if i need high end power. but would it hurt to get one just in case. on the other hand thats quite a bit for deer and coyotes. i was thinking .308 but i hear the bullets tend to drop fast. can anyone help a rookie out???
thanks
hi im a new shooter/hunter and looking for a caliber to choose. i have my heart set on a tikka t3 stainless. i was thinking of .243 .270 .308 or 7mm mag.
where i live now there is alot of deer and coyotes. i might go moose or elk hunting if i get the draw. so i dont know if i need high end power. but would it hurt to get one just in case. on the other hand thats quite a bit for deer and coyotes. i was thinking .308 but i hear the bullets tend to drop fast. can anyone help a rookie out???
thanks
01-28-2007, 05:28 PM
#34
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Posts: 97
RE: caliber choice
ok dont get me wrong the 30-06 and the 7mm are pretty close but not as accurate the 7mm wins on the 30-06 the bullistics are pretty close out to say 400 yards where the 06 starts to slow down where the 7mm is still trucking pretty good the 7mm mag is alot flatter shooting than the 30-06 thats because a longer bullet. i like the 30-06 but if i had to choose between the 2 id go 7mm i have a 30-06 and i shoot my 7mm alot more
01-28-2007, 06:07 PM
#35
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Matador, Texas
Posts: 284
RE: caliber choice
ORIGINAL: 7MM.REMINGTON.MAGNUM
ok dont get me wrong the 30-06 and the 7mm are pretty close but not as accurate the 7mm wins on the 30-06 the bullistics are pretty close out to say 400 yards where the 06 starts to slow down where the 7mm is still trucking pretty good the 7mm mag is alot flatter shooting than the 30-06 thats because a longer bullet. i like the 30-06 but if i had to choose between the 2 id go 7mm i have a 30-06 and i shoot my 7mm alot more
ok dont get me wrong the 30-06 and the 7mm are pretty close but not as accurate the 7mm wins on the 30-06 the bullistics are pretty close out to say 400 yards where the 06 starts to slow down where the 7mm is still trucking pretty good the 7mm mag is alot flatter shooting than the 30-06 thats because a longer bullet. i like the 30-06 but if i had to choose between the 2 id go 7mm i have a 30-06 and i shoot my 7mm alot more
