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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: boonee]
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09/29/11 11:02 PM
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Mike Honcho
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When I meant flatter an 6.5 will buck the wind better than any 277. And. Its no coincedence 6.5's are shot at camp perry vs 277's. Yes its apples and oranges situation but long range trajectory is same where ever u shoot. imo and 2 cents
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Re: South texas rifle???
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09/29/11 11:50 PM
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Im gonna get crazy here, its not the thf koolaid round, it meets your requirement and then some. The best off the shelf ammo choice
308
Yes its boring, but to reach its full potential you can probably find a factory load that works
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: TxAg]
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09/30/11 02:31 AM
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: boonee]
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09/30/11 03:04 AM
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you guys are kind of all over the map here
talking about what's best for long range and the guy is asking for short range use
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: ccoker]
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09/30/11 03:15 AM
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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09/30/11 03:16 AM
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stxranchman
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.270 would be my choice as I have used mine to take WT, Mule Deer in Texas and Canada, and Red Stag in NZ.
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: stxranchman]
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09/30/11 04:43 AM
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sandman05
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Thanks guys and jorge ive been working 90hrs weekly there isnt any time plan on going soon though
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: txtrophy85]
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09/30/11 02:27 PM
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vanguard
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we don't use those south of 90 we do
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: vanguard]
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09/30/11 08:08 PM
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txtrophy85
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we don't use those south of 90 we do you hunt south of 90 on a regular basis?
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: txtrophy85]
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09/30/11 08:16 PM
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we don't use those south of 90 we do you hunt south of 90 on a regular basis? uhhh..... ya the heck hwy 90 have to do with anything r you trying to say the bucks r bigger and a 7-08 cant handle it
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Re: South texas rifle???
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09/30/11 09:05 PM
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When I'm spotlighting deer on Hwy 90 I shoot a 7-08 at deer on the north side of the highway and a .270 to shoot deer on the south side.
Mike Buda, Tx Hunt near Freer
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: LandPirate]
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09/30/11 09:08 PM
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When I'm spotlighting deer on Hwy 90 I shoot a 7-08 at deer on the north side of the highway and a .270 to shoot deer on the south side.
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: BMD]
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10/01/11 12:42 PM
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I agree with the .243 for shorter range and .25=06 if you are shooting longer distances. Thats about as low as you can go with recoil on a big game rifle.
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: vanguard]
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10/01/11 04:18 PM
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txtrophy85
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you hunt south of 90 on a the heck hwy 90 have to do with anything r you trying to say the bucks r bigger and a 7-08 cant handle it
lol, no you misundestood. the 7mm-08 is a fine round. I was referring to the fact that they aren't seen in many deer camps south of hwy 90....as in, they haven't caught on. nothing about the round.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: txtrophy85]
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10/02/11 06:45 AM
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Of the two calibers you asked about, I would go with the .270 without question. I've just never been impressed with the .243. I think it is fine for coyotes, but not really enough for bigger. I'm sure many will disagree with this, but that is my opinion.
Now having said that, what I would recommend to you is a 7mm-08. It has about the same recoil as a .243 and just a slight shade less energy than a .270. recommend using either 140 grain Nosler Balistic Tips or Barnes TTXs.
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Re: South texas rifle???
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10/05/11 12:14 AM
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308 will get the job done. Are you located in the valley?
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: stxhunter]
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10/05/11 02:37 AM
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I live in south Texas and have hunted here all my life. I have found the 308 to be my go to gun in any situation weather it be stretching down a Sendero or in thick brush it has never let me down, my wife shoots a 7-08 and has had terrific luck with this caliber also. Just my .02
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Re: South texas rifle???
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10/05/11 04:37 PM
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: txtrophy85]
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10/07/11 03:26 PM
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ahhhh got ya, ya the lil 7 just now seems to be catching on, it would do better if it was chambered more, kinda like the 260 how is it going to catch on when its only chambered in 2 rifles. thats another good caliber you hunt south of 90 on a the heck hwy 90 have to do with anything r you trying to say the bucks r bigger and a 7-08 cant handle it
lol, no you misundestood. the 7mm-08 is a fine round. I was referring to the fact that they aren't seen in many deer camps south of hwy 90....as in, they haven't caught on. nothing about the round.
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: vanguard]
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10/07/11 08:40 PM
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of the two, 270,,, ooorrrr 308 or 7mm08,then 260, then 2506,. but not a 243
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: boonee]
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11/07/11 12:30 AM
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Your budget will determine your final choice. All of the above will work. I've cull shot several private So. Texas ranches for the past 25yrs. with everything from a 338Win Mag down to my 22- 250; I mostly use a 308 W/26in bbls and a 312 Burris Tact. Scope now. But the varmit rifle kills just as quick if not quicker w/ proper placement. Keep in mind what we use to tell beginning competitive shooters, "The smallest investment you will make will be the gun". Budget minded, get a Savage...they all shoot..but spend some money on your glass....at least as much as the rifle DD
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: boonee]
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11/07/11 12:31 AM
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Don Dial
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Your budget will determine your final choice. All of the above will work. I've cull shot several private So. Texas ranches for the past 25yrs. with everything from a 338Win Mag down to my 22- 250; I mostly use a 308 W/26in bbls and a 312 Burris Tact. Scope now. But the varmit rifle kills just as quick if not quicker w/ proper placement. Keep in mind what we use to tell beginning competitive shooters, "The smallest investment you will make will be the gun". Budget minded, get a Savage...they all shoot..but spend some money on your glass....at least as much as the rifle DD
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Re: South texas rifle???
[Re: TxAg]
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11/07/11 12:36 AM
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RiverRider
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.25-06! Shoots flat, more energy than .243, and still very minor recoil. My favorite WT cartridge, more than enough. I prefer the 110 gr Nosler Accubonds. ^ | | | What he says.
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Re: South texas rifle???
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11/07/11 12:36 AM
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7mm-08 is like a sore pecker.
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Re: South texas rifle???
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11/07/11 12:38 AM
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