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    New Hobby: Help me pick the right cartridge

    I always carry my 357 Python loaded with 158 gr hps when hunting. If the deer shows up at 20 yards or less the handgun makes the shot. Also a bypod tall enough to use setting or standing is a must, you don't always have a tree or limb handy to steady the shot.gun)
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    New Hobby: Help me pick the right cartridge

    Exactly what I did and then om down the line a 270 split the diffrence. All good choices to do the required jobgun)at their effective range.
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    New Hobby: Help me pick the right cartridge

    Congrats, nice looking weapon. I didn't catch what cal. you ended up with but I'm sure it will do the job. Don't forget to break in the barrel properly in your first trip to the range.gun)
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    New member in Texas

    My name is Jonnie that's Lonnie with a J in front. My dad did that to me, guess he thought people pronouncing it Joanie would toughen me up as the song goes. I've been shooting far back as I can remember. I did my first rifle build project in Jr. High school shop. I took a 1903-A3 and completely...
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    New Hobby: Help me pick the right cartridge

    Captain thanks for your service and welcome to the hunting community. I am new to this forum but just wanted to add my thoughts. The Remington 700 is an excellent choice and 30.06 is a versatile cartridge with a large enough case capasity to push 220 grain bullets and I have cyote hunted with...
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