So what's next?

[MN Hunter]

Looking for some input on filling a gap. What caliber - deer, antelope + coyotes.

Here's what I have:
DE 338rum - 26" #5 barrel w/brake
Center Shot Rifle 300 win 26" #5 barrel
Center Shot Rifle 223 26"#7 barrel

Lookin for something between the 300win and the 223.

Thoughts?

 

[Broz]

6mm br, 8 twist and 107 SMK's. Use it for everything from gophers to small deer.

 

[zuba]

I'd go with a 7mm. Probably a wsm or a .284 win.

 

[winmag]

270WSM.
Besides, the 404 parent case IS what the -06 case used to be 50+ yrs ago, Take your RUM as an example.
I love my WSM, and my WSSM's.
Good luck with your choice, its a wonderfull quandry to be in isnt it.. (deciding whats next).

 

[flyin lizard]

How about a .243 with an 8 or 9 twist..

 

[CogburnR]

6.5-284, 270WSM, 7WSM. 257 Weatherby is fun too.

 

[Ski]

Don't forget the 260. A couple more gun makers are offering it as a standard caliber again. Brass is available, as well as fairly decent factory loads.

 

[J E Custom]

Looking for some input on filling a gap. What caliber - deer, antelope + coyotes.

Here's what I have:
DE 338rum - 26" #5 barrel w/brake
Center Shot Rifle 300 win 26" #5 barrel
Center Shot Rifle 223 26"#7 barrel

Lookin for something between the 300win and the 223.

Thoughts?

How about a 6.5 x 47 Lapua. It is very powerful for a small cartridges and very accurate with fine
quality brass. Also a great selection of bullets.

Just a though.

J E CUSTOM

 

[strombeckj]

Looking for some input on filling a gap. What caliber - deer, antelope + coyotes.

Here's what I have:
DE 338rum - 26" #5 barrel w/brake
Center Shot Rifle 300 win 26" #5 barrel
Center Shot Rifle 223 26"#7 barrel

Lookin for something between the 300win and the 223.

Thoughts?

I would go with a 6-06, 6x47, 6mm AI. 88 gr varmint/match Bergers for yotes, PD's and 95gr or 105 gr VLD's for deer size game. Will deliver 1000 ft lbs of energy out to 800 yards.... more then enough for a deer.

 

[wardy]

6.5x47 or 260....for sure!gun)

 

[Booney]

I would go with a 6mmx284 but a 6.5x284 would be fun to.

 

[Aldon]

Something in .264.

In that slot i have 6.5-06.

You might consider the Rem 260.

 

[MN Hunter]

Thanks for the all suggestions. I had been thinking about the 260 as it sits almost in the middle between the 223 and the 300win. There are several other suggestions that I handnt even thought of. Looks like I have some more homework to do.

 

[260shooter]

A 8 twist 243 AI #5 @25". 105 A-MAX for them all.

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