Looking for new rifle caliber suggestions

[diemaco]

flat shooting like your other options? .257 wby or .264 mag

###y/Classic? .280 rem, .260 rem, .257 Rob, 6.5x55, 7x57

 

[two-dogs]

My two new ladies are 260 and 7mm-08. Either should fit right in the middle of your group.

 

[SuperCub]

It is going to be more for shooting paper than hunting. However I want a rifle that would be good for white tails, with a flat trajectory and capable of about 400-500 yards shots(for shooting paper, not animals at that distance).

Also this will not be a be all end all middle weight gun, when money allows i will acquire more calibers 243, 25-06,7mm magnum, 270, 308 and 30-06 are all on the list.

I am just looking for the "best" calibre for me to split the difference currently.

Are you a handloader?


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[GRiNGo]

270 wsm with 130gr'ers for the speed win or 308 for a great all around. Not sure what kind of rifle you like but the Tikka T3 is a great bang for the buck.

my 2 cents.
Chad.

 

[Rick Teal]

358 win.

x2!

 

[300grains]

Tikka T3 Lite SS or Sako 85 SS in .308.

 

[bryan.14]

6.5x55mm, 7x57mm, .308 Win

 

[KDX]

I think you want two different rifles. Something in 25 cal for hunting and another dedicated target rifle. Lots of calibers to choose from there.

 

[shooter33]

I have decided on the 308 win due to the large selection of bullet weights in factory loadings also for ammo availability.

After the 308 purchase a 243,25-06, and a 7mm Remington magnum are now on the list when money allows.

Thanks everyone.

 

[BCP]

Good choice! You'll enjoy it for sure.