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<blockquote data-quote="SansSouci" data-source="post: 1248982" data-attributes="member: 84520"><p>WildRose,</p><p></p><p>We all have preferences. I've clearly indicated that <strong>my</strong> preference is 22" barrels. It is my preference and only my preference. I am well aware that other hunters have other preferences. That's what makes us unique. If you prefer longer barrels, I'm good. You know what's right for you. I would never attempt to tell another hunter what's right for him. </p><p></p><p>I can write that I've gone in some very thick stuff looking for big antlers. In one such excursion, I saw a huge buck get up from his bed and saunter off. I was no more than 10 yards from him. Trees were so thick that there was no way I could get a shot at him. That's why I prefer shorter barrels. They give me options. I can shoot a long way with a 22" barreled .270 Win, and it handles well where there's a possibility of a jump shot.</p><p></p><p>While I do not need another rifle, I'd give a long, hard look at a .308 Win carbine. From what I understand, the .308 Win does not lose much velocity if any out of short barreled rifles. But then again, even with a handgun, I wasn't going to get a shot at that big antlered buck. He had chosen his bed wisely. </p><p></p><p>During general season rifle hunts, the big dudes that I'm after usually bed down before sunup. Unless other hunters rouse them, they'l stay put until sundown. Then they'll feed all night and return to their beds before sunup. Hence, you gotta go after them. </p><p></p><p>While one could shoot a half-mile and better in the area we hunt, I'd bet that 90% of all deer we've killed were shot at well under 200 yards. </p><p></p><p>I've killed a trophy bull elk of a lifetime at a lasered 130 yards. We hunted that huge dude for two-to-two-and-a-half hours before he stood broadside giving me a clear shot at his heart. </p><p></p><p>Hence, for my hunting needs, a 22" barrel in a fast handling rifle is just the ticket. It could be a whole lot different for other hunters.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SansSouci, post: 1248982, member: 84520"] WildRose, We all have preferences. I've clearly indicated that [B]my[/B] preference is 22" barrels. It is my preference and only my preference. I am well aware that other hunters have other preferences. That's what makes us unique. If you prefer longer barrels, I'm good. You know what's right for you. I would never attempt to tell another hunter what's right for him. I can write that I've gone in some very thick stuff looking for big antlers. In one such excursion, I saw a huge buck get up from his bed and saunter off. I was no more than 10 yards from him. Trees were so thick that there was no way I could get a shot at him. That's why I prefer shorter barrels. They give me options. I can shoot a long way with a 22" barreled .270 Win, and it handles well where there's a possibility of a jump shot. While I do not need another rifle, I'd give a long, hard look at a .308 Win carbine. From what I understand, the .308 Win does not lose much velocity if any out of short barreled rifles. But then again, even with a handgun, I wasn't going to get a shot at that big antlered buck. He had chosen his bed wisely. During general season rifle hunts, the big dudes that I'm after usually bed down before sunup. Unless other hunters rouse them, they'l stay put until sundown. Then they'll feed all night and return to their beds before sunup. Hence, you gotta go after them. While one could shoot a half-mile and better in the area we hunt, I'd bet that 90% of all deer we've killed were shot at well under 200 yards. I've killed a trophy bull elk of a lifetime at a lasered 130 yards. We hunted that huge dude for two-to-two-and-a-half hours before he stood broadside giving me a clear shot at his heart. Hence, for my hunting needs, a 22" barrel in a fast handling rifle is just the ticket. It could be a whole lot different for other hunters. [/QUOTE]
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