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Old 01-03-2011, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by earnhart5558
What do yall believe would be a good caliber to purchase?
I like .257", .277", .284" and .308". Caliber of the bullet/bore is important, but have you given any thought to which cartridge?
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Old 01-03-2011, 10:00 AM
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Is this going to back-up your back-up?

I understand......no one can have enough guns. LOL !



I think the best suggestion is a dedicated slug gun. Sconnyhunter

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Old 01-03-2011, 10:09 AM
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.257 roberts or a .44 magnum marlin lever action, there is a group of men up where i hunt and all of them have one!!!
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Old 01-03-2011, 12:52 PM
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Marlin 336C in .35 Remington.
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Old 01-03-2011, 03:46 PM
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Thanks yall for the replys, and i was thinking about possibly buying new optics as well. I'm fixing to graduate so i should have enough money to buy both . I forgot to mention that i do have a beretta over and under and a remington 1100 sportsman 12ga. I was looking at possibly a 25-06 or a .270wsm, however i didn't think about a .308. My friend recently got one and is in love with it. And i dont really know much about the 7mm-08 or 6mm, are the strong enough that if i have to take that long shot that they will get the job done quick?
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Old 01-03-2011, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by huntingkidPA
.257 roberts or a .44 magnum marlin lever action, there is a group of men up where i hunt and all of them have one!!!
I havent thought of that one haha
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Old 01-03-2011, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Uncle
I like .257", .277", .284" and .308". Caliber of the bullet/bore is important, but have you given any thought to which cartridge?
I was really leaning to the .270 wsm but if i was to get the .308 i already own the dies to reload them with.
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Old 01-03-2011, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sheridan
Is this going to back-up your back-up?

I understand......no one can have enough guns. LOL !



I think the best suggestion is a dedicated slug gun. Sconnyhunter
haha well honestly my parents bought me a gun cabinet and its looking kinda empty so i thought id fill it up with something i could use.
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Old 01-03-2011, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cullbuck
Marlin 336C in .35 Remington.
I've never heard of that caliber, is it reliable?
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Old 01-03-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by earnhart5558
I've never heard of that caliber, is it reliable?

Yes! This is a great suggestion, just so you have something different. You'll love the .35 for deer. And if you're like me, you'll love the feel of the 336. I have one in .44mag and a .30-30. Both are great shooters out to 100 yards. and the .35rem is way more than capable for deer and black bear and even elk out to certain ranges.
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