Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
12-26-2007, 08:12 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,210
RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
Depending on budget, you can get a custom rifle for a little over$1000. You can get a custom 30-06 that won't kick as hard as a .243. That being said I am buying a 25-06, because I want one. But it fills what you have asked about, light recoil, various grain bullets, very flat shooting.
12-26-2007, 08:19 PM
#12
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 59
RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
Any of these calibers will do what you want, and do it well. Personally, I'd recommend a .308, I believe it's about as versatile as it comes.
I think, in my own opinion, that if I was buying a rifle just for deer...I probably wouldn't buy a .243, probably starting with a .260 and going up.
I think, in my own opinion, that if I was buying a rifle just for deer...I probably wouldn't buy a .243, probably starting with a .260 and going up.
12-26-2007, 11:24 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
Off your list I like the 7mm 08, it'll do all your asking and more (if required in the future). Not on the list I like the 2506 rem it is a sweet varmit to deer sized game cartridge. Who can really argue with a 270 or 308 win either though, both are perfectly suited for handling deer and as such remain popular choices. The list is long, just a manner of finding the one that fits best.
This leads me to believe you will not be reloading and in fact buying OTC Ammo. So while a number of afferings fit the first portion, the last portion of reasonable ammo willcut downthe potentials somewhat. I'dsuggest checking your area on ammo selection of the carts. of interest. IE: of those you listed the .260 rem is one of the more limited OTC offerings & the .308win is the opposite.
Good luck
I am trying to build a light to medium weight rifle with low recoil and reasonable ammunition
Good luck
12-27-2007, 10:59 AM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: From Texas but now reside in MS
Posts: 823
RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
If your using it soley as a deer rifle then 243 would be my suggestions. I have 2 of them and love them for the fact that there are tons of bullet choices available..It also makes a good varmit rifle..
12-27-2007, 05:54 PM
#18
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Long Island
Posts: 42
RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
My brother loves his 7mm-08. I believe it is exactly what you are looking for. The .243 may not carry enough energy at 300 yards so I would leave that one out. The .257 Roberts and .260 are good substitutes. The .308 is good if you plan tohunt larger game in the future. That covers the short actions. On the long action side, the 25-06 can't be beat. The .270 and .280 are good also.
12-27-2007, 06:27 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Virginia / West Virginia
Posts: 4,906
RE: Short to Mid range deer caliber recomendation needed
Since you said short to mid range, .243 would be my choice. My son uses one, it puts em down every time. Great little gun. 7mm-08 would be good too...probably a better all around cartridge than the .243 but either will work fine. Good luck.