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 Re: Caliber suggestions?
[Re: Huntmaster]
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11/11/13 02:30 AM
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Roosters Tackle
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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I love my Savage model 11 in 260 Remington. It puts 3 shots in one rugged hole from 100yds. It's an awesome caliber and the Nords use it's cousin (6.5x55) to drop moose. Don't let anyone fool you on it's ability to drop Texas deer and pigs. My rifle craves the 120gr Federal ballistic tips.
Cheers
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Re: Caliber suggestions?
[Re: dippedNink]
#4737524
11/11/13 03:25 AM
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ScottA
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Woodsman
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Have been bow only hunter for a while in GA and would like to get a rifle for longer shots in TX. I never hunted with a rifle and I also have some back issues so large calibers are a no go to prevent anymore complications. Are there any recommendations on calibers and/or gun models to look into or to stay away from?
Thanks in advance. There are no perfect answers to your question, but for all around hunting in Texas a bolt action rifle in 7-08 or .270 would be an excellent choice.
If you want something done, tell a Texan its impossible
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Re: Caliber suggestions?
[Re: ScottA]
#4737669
11/11/13 04:40 AM
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Thunder4
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Woodsman
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big fan of 243 win all I have used for TX white tail but would love to try 7-08
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Re: Caliber suggestions?
[Re: Apogee]
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11/11/13 06:06 PM
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dippedNink
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I have narrowed my choices down between the .243 and the 7mm-08. More than likely the .243 for ammo availability and my wife can learn on it too. That make it easier to allow me to buy another gun.
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Re: Caliber suggestions?
[Re: dippedNink]
#4742350
11/12/13 06:57 PM
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Hawk and Buck Farms
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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borrow a 700 or 77 .243 to see how it 'feels'
if you can't manage that, then go with a CZ 527 in .204.
many say .204 is not humane but if that is true, then neither is a bow - should not need to shoot past 150 yards in Texas - most shots are 70 to 80 yards
shot placement from 204 is excellent - as long as you can track it
A family that prays together, ... stays together.
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Re: Caliber suggestions?
[Re: Apogee]
#4743260
11/12/13 11:38 PM
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R. Johnson
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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TIKKA T3 7mm-08 with a Zeiss on top.
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