my next caliber - 280 Rem, 6.5x55, 7mm, 257 Wby

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ITs time to add another caliber to my collection. I have a 375 H&H, 300 Win Mag and 3006. I mainly hunt moose and deer. Im looking for a flat shooting round that has a lighter recoil so my wife can do some target shooting but also take deer hunting. Im thinking 280 Rem, 6.5x55 or 257 Weatherby or one of the other 7 mm. Any suggestions or input greatly appreciated
 
Mudduck said:
ITs time to add another caliber to my collection. I have a 375 H&H, 300 Win Mag and 3006. I mainly hunt moose and deer. Im looking for a flat shooting round that has a lighter recoil so my wife can do some target shooting but also take deer hunting. Im thinking 280 Rem, 6.5x55 or 257 Weatherby or one of the other 7 mm. Any suggestions or input greatly appreciated
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If you want less recoil for the wife to shoot it, the 6.5x55 is the right choice. A 260remington or 7mm-08 would also be good choices.
 
6.5x55 or 7x57 if you're a traditionalist.
260 Rem or 7-08 if you're more concerned about readily available factory ammo.
If you're hunting typical central Ontario bush country, you don't need the velocity of the .257 Wby, though it would make a pretty good coyote rifle.
 
6.5x55 or 7x57 get my vote. They do it all with less fuss, less recoil, and if you don't reload, factory ammo isn't hard to source.
 
Do not know about the other calibers.I have a .280 unless you handload you will get any ammo,I went to Bass Pro & Cabelas in Moncton on Saturday and looked for .280 nothing to be found.Good Luck
 
I'd get ( actually did this) a 7-08 for her as it can be had in light recoiling loads and heavier ones for moose and such. It also comes in a short action which makes the gun potentially lighter to carry. I use a 280 Rem for myself but it is so close to the 30-06 that there is no point in having both , unless of course you want to.
 
You currently have sufficient energy in your current rifles.
Now that you entered a recoil factor so that you wife can shoot I would look at the .25-06 or the 260 Remington.
Both have mild recoil, excellent for deer and with premium bullets will go through a moose if directed through the lungs.
If weight is a consideration, the 260 is in a short action and can have a slight advantage however the extra weight in a long action might be seen as a factor to reduce recoil.
Availability in factory loading can be checked at most firearms counters.
Just don't make the mistake of creating a recoil sensitive shooting companion.
"My next rifle" and "gun for wife" are an oxymoron!
 
6.5X55 gets my vote. Good enough to harvest anything in Canada with hardly any recoil. My 13 year old daughter shoots my Tikka T3 Lite with no issues.
 
9.3mauser said:
6.5x55 or 7x57 if you're a traditionalist.
260 Rem or 7-08 if you're more concerned about readily available factory ammo.
If you're hunting typical central Ontario bush country, you don't need the velocity of the .257 Wby, though it would make a pretty good coyote rifle.
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^^ No need to add to this except a 243 or 257Roberts could go int the mix.
 
6.5x55mm, I can loan you my deer rifle, it's a sporterized Swede M96 sporter. If you're ever in the GTA West, just PM me. You can also load up to 160gr projectiles for Moose. Flat shooting out to 300m, no shortage of .264 projectiles if you reload. Low pressure, low recoil... OR .260 Remington if you have a short action you want to rebarrel.
 
The recommendation to fill the gap with a .243 is a good one. Good range, adequate power for deer and manageable recoil for most hunters.

I see the 280 and 7mm Rem Mag nestle comfortably in the existing calibres. I wish I had some experience with the 257 Weatherby
 
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