New rifle build on the way

Not too much choice in a short action 6.5 or 7mm, is there? I guess it would be a tough choice between a .260 and a 7mm-08, although neither would be my first choice in those calibers anyways. Not that it matters in your case but I like the 6.5-06 and the 7x57. I wonder if a 6.5x57 would work through a short action.
 
Curt said:
I don't see a lack of 6.5mm options, only the 7mm enables you to employ heavier bullets, 175 grain for example. I believe that the 7mm provides with more flexable loading opportunities.
Click to expand...

you said you wanted a paper punching deer/heavy varmint rifle. Would you use a 160 or 175 grain bullet in a 7-08 for deer, over a 140 grainer?

I believe the 6.5mm provides more flexible loading for varmint/deer/target :) 85 grain Sierra HP, 90 gr Speer HP, 95 gr Vmax, 100 gr Hornady SP, 100 gr Sierra HP, 100 gr Nosler BT for vermin...a dozen different 120-140 grain bullets suitable for deer, and plenty of match bullets with high BC from 107 gr to 142..Sierra..Hornady..Nosler..Berger...:) 260 would get my vote
 
todbartell said:
you said you wanted a paper punching deer/heavy varmint rifle. Would you use a 160 or 175 grain bullet in a 7-08 for deer, over a 140 grainer?

I believe the 6.5mm provides more flexible loading for varmint/deer/target :) 85 grain Sierra HP, 90 gr Speer HP, 95 gr Vmax, 100 gr Hornady SP, 100 gr Sierra HP, 100 gr Nosler BT for vermin...a dozen different 120-140 grain bullets suitable for deer, and plenty of match bullets with high BC from 107 gr to 142..Sierra..Hornady..Nosler..Berger...:) 260 would get my vote
Click to expand...

In 7mm-08 I would carry a 175 grain load if moose were in the picture for that hunt. If it were strictly deer hunting, then the 140's would get the nod

I have not ruled out the .260. It has many pro's on the list. One thing I am wrestling with is that if I am hunting moose and deer, then I could always carry my .30-06.

The action is 8-10 weeks away, so I have a little time to decide before I have to order a barrel. :confused:
 
Last edited:
Curt said:
One thing I am wrestling with is that if I am hunting moose and deer, then I could always carry my .30-06.
Click to expand...

Now the guns are all coming out... You have a.25, .3006, and a .375. :confused:

So skip the bigger cals and get the

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260
 
blargon said:
Now the guns are all coming out... You have a.25, .3006, and a .375. :confused:

So skip the bigger cals and get the

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260

.260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260 .260
Click to expand...

So you are recommending the .260? ;) Got it!! You know, Blargon, you may be right.

And a 6mm, .30-30, numerous .22's (favorite is the Brno 2E), .223, selection of shotty's and hanguns. As a fellow gun nut, you should know that my collection is far from complete. Still need an AR, maybe a milsurp or two, 6.5mm, 7mm, 8mm, .338 of some flavor. Would like a .375 Win, always liked the look of those.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom