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 So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 04:49 PM
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tk325
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I see on here all the time people talking about the 243, 223, 25-06, ect. How many people like the larger calibers for deer? Say, .270 and above? I've been shooting a 30-06 since I was around 10 and love the kick from shooting it. I shoot them well and I am comfortable with them. I also like the 300 win mags and weatherby calibers as well.
Not trying to sound mocho, just like knowing that I have more than I need. Anyone else?
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 04:52 PM
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shot 308 all my life , killed everything I hit
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: tk325]
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11/02/10 04:52 PM
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well 25-06 is just a necked down 30-06 but i still like the 30-06 just cause you can hunt just about anything with it
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: Mr. 2 Million]
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11/02/10 04:53 PM
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I like my 7mm-08 the best. But I have a 30-06 and a 300 Win Mag that I don't mind shooting either.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: Curtis]
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11/02/10 04:56 PM
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txhunter24
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I'd love to own a 45-70...
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: Curtis]
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11/02/10 04:59 PM
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At present I own 3. All model 700's. A .270 which I shoot, a 25-06 and a 7mm08 which my wife clams and shoots. I may add a couple next year starting with a .308 and then maybe a 30-06.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 05:04 PM
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RICK O'SHAY
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On the big end all I have is 300wm and a 308
I shoot a deer every year with the 300 ... the 308 is new so I'll shoot something with it this year.
If you don't consider 308 a big gun I have it both rifle and pistol (encore) let me tell you 308 in a pistol is a LOT of hand gun!
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
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11/02/10 05:12 PM
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i dont think it really matters... i hunt witha 270 cuz thats what i got... wouldnt phase me to hunt with something bigger or smaller though.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
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11/02/10 05:14 PM
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I bought a 7mmMag and that sucker kicked to hard for me. I traded it for the 7mm08. I bet that 300wm can kick to, rick Rick. I best friend shoots a 7mmUltraMag. My .270 is enough for me. Guess I'm getting old or soft or both 
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11/02/10 05:19 PM
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300 win mag for me. Browning BAR......
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 05:22 PM
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I'll shoot a 25-06 most of the time but every now and then I get to feelin froggy. When that happens I'll pull out the 300 win mag. I will tell you that the hardest kicking gun that I have ever shot was a Remington 700 in a .270. I would much rather shoot a box a shells outta my 300 than shoot that .270 3 times
If I had a big horse pistol like that , I would'nt be scared of no Booger Man! - Rooster Cogburn
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: atascosa_red]
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11/02/10 05:22 PM
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300 RUM and it gets the job done PLUS some. Hogs really hate it. Also have a 25-06 and the animal is just as dead with it.
Big ones line-up, little ones bunch-up
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 05:50 PM
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I like them all. I as far as larger calibers i have shot a 270, 280, and 300wby. I love the weatherby, gun has a great fit for me and feels good. Not much runs away from it. I wanted to get a 416, but bullets were not the most common. Still looking for another one, leaning towards a 350 rem mag, but considering 45-70, 35 whelen and 35 remington.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 05:55 PM
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I own .257wby .270win and 300wby; I have shot and killed my 2 biggest bucks with the .300wby and think its one of the best cartridges ever made!
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 06:04 PM
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Used my Remington 700 .243 for 30+ years and still do now and then but I'll be using my Remington 700 .270 on opening day. I'm sure the Marlin 30-30 will come out during the season also.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 06:13 PM
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I'll shoot a 25-06 most of the time but every now and then I get to feelin froggy. When that happens I'll pull out the 300 win mag. I will tell you that the hardest kicking gun that I have ever shot was a Remington 700 in a .270. I would much rather shoot a box a shells outta my 300 than shoot that .270 3 times I'm wantin to buy a 25-06. Ive got a winchester .270 and that is by far the hardest kicking gun Ive ever shot. Ive never had a deer run far, but man sighting it in is a killer on my shoulder and sometimes my forehead.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 06:16 PM
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Does a .62 round ball count? When I'm not hunting black powder, I use a 308 Norma Magnum.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: nichols]
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11/02/10 06:19 PM
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I have shot a 30-06 all my life and love it and now I have a 7mm mag and I love it too. I have also had and killed deer with a 300 mag too, but it does have a pretty good punch to it, it has left a scare over my eye from the recoil.
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11/02/10 06:21 PM
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what is it with the 270? they do seem to kick a little more than the bigger guns? 
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 06:21 PM
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Most of my deer have been shot with either the .30-06 or 12 ga slug. Yeah that's big caliber, especially the 12.
As I grow wiser, however, I have stepped down to a .308 and 20 ga. I like to hunt with guns I can shoot a lot, and I just don't enjoy an 06 and 12 ga like I used to.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 06:24 PM
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I have a 700 in 7mm mag but it hardly ever gets out of the safe. My 700 VLS in 6mm rem is my go to rifle for WT & hogs.
No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 07:06 PM
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Most of my deer have been shot with either the .30-06 or 12 ga slug. Yeah that's big caliber, especially the 12.
As I grow wiser, however, I have stepped down to a .308 and 20 ga. I like to hunt with guns I can shoot a lot, and I just don't enjoy an 06 and 12 ga like I used to. You know, the only time I can remember the recoil of a firearm while hunting was with a 12 ga. shooting turkey loads. Probably because the tree was behind my shoulder. I have a 270WSM and never even sense recoil if I'm shooting at an animal. Sighting in however is a different ball game. I'm done at about 15 rounds...done.
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 07:06 PM
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25-06 30-30 and a 270 here. the 30-30 is a proven deer and hog killer. the 25-06 is new so ill have the chance with it this season, and the 270 need to be re zero'd (my dad missed twice with it last year)
I will get off in a little bit
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
[Re: Omaney]
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11/02/10 07:07 PM
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Re: So who likes the big calibers?
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11/02/10 07:12 PM
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7 mm mag puts them down for the count dont have to worry about tracking
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