E.Shell
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Next logical cartridge is a .358 Winchester:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.358_Winchester
A thumper. Like a .35 Whelen Lite...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.358_Winchester
A thumper. Like a .35 Whelen Lite...
Next logical cartridge is a .358 Winchester:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.358_Winchester
A thumper. Like a .35 Whelen Lite...
7x57 Mauser/275 Rigby some will call it if you don't mind hand loading.
It can be loaded with 100 up to 175 gr. bullets.
I use 139's and 4350 for a decent hunting cartridge that's so pleasant anybody can shoot.
Maybe PPU has factory ammo available these days but I never tried it.
Not sure because 270 or 280 have a lot more recoil than a .308
I would just save the money and keep what you got man. A new caliber isn't going to do anything different.
I would just save the money and keep what you got man. A new caliber isn't going to do anything different.
7mm stw...I’m sure it’s a barrel burner though
Bite your tongue.I would just save the money and keep what you got man. A new caliber isn't going to do anything different.
Lot's of great input - as usual. The comments here have convinced me that an in-between caliber is not going expand my horizons. Even 6.5 CM, not sure there is enough advantage even at 500 yards over a 243. I am leaning towards obtaining and becoming proficient with a longer range, bigger North American game rifle since there is a remote possibility of a hunting trip out West. Sometimes these trips are sudden, and it would be good to be prepared.
There's my rationale for collecting more rifles!
Always thought the .257 Roberts was a cool round. My maternal Grandfather used it in WV for deer, but "loved" the .25-06. I wouldn't kick either out of the gun safe. I hunt for deer at the undisclosed location mostly with .270 win and .270 wsm and never feel undergunned when I do.
Look at older Safari Grade Brownings if you want collectible and functional. I’ve got some in .338 Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, and .375 H&H mag. All will suit your needs and are beautiful guns.
though many do, i never got the idea of a pretty/collectible gun for hunting. i'm not throwing them down cliffs or anything but still i bushwack with them and they've hit the occasional brush, tree, rock outcrop, etc. not to mention wood being humidity/wet-sensitive. gimme a plastic/fiberglass/carbon fiber stock any day over wood.
re 7stw, i have one and if you want to reach out and touch someone, it's quite the caliber. unfortunately ammo is hard(er) to find and expensive, esp if you need a box out in the middle of NW colorado.
Lot's of great input - as usual. The comments here have convinced me that an in-between caliber is not going expand my horizons. Even 6.5 CM, not sure there is enough advantage even at 500 yards over a 243. I am leaning towards obtaining and becoming proficient with a longer range, bigger North American game rifle since there is a remote possibility of a hunting trip out West. Sometimes these trips are sudden, and it would be good to be prepared.
There's my rationale for collecting more rifles!
Lot's of great input - as usual. The comments here have convinced me that an in-between caliber is not going expand my horizons. Even 6.5 CM, not sure there is enough advantage even at 500 yards over a 243. I am leaning towards obtaining and becoming proficient with a longer range, bigger North American game rifle since there is a remote possibility of a hunting trip out West. Sometimes these trips are sudden, and it would be good to be prepared.
There's my rationale for collecting more rifles!
When all else fails there is the 30-06, BILLIONS of different rifles chambered for it and it will fulfill all your needs.
Already have a 1994 vintage Weatherby Mark V 30-06 Sporter (at least I think it's the Sporter variant).
Lot's of great input - as usual. The comments here have convinced me that an in-between caliber is not going expand my horizons. Even 6.5 CM, not sure there is enough advantage even at 500 yards over a 243. I am leaning towards obtaining and becoming proficient with a longer range, bigger North American game rifle since there is a remote possibility of a hunting trip out West. Sometimes these trips are sudden, and it would be good to be prepared.
There's my rationale for collecting more rifles!