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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 625768" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>Are you opposed to Savage? They offer 260, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.5x284, and 300WSM. You know, the .308 isn't a bad choice for these options either. If you are only shooting to 400yds, a good 180grn bullet will do the trick. Even if you go with a short barrel, the .308 in a 180-190 grain bullet will do all you need. Now that you are getting into hand loading, it will shine over most factory loads. </p><p></p><p>With that said, a 6.5x284 will smoke them all with hand loads and 140grain hunting grade bullet. Berger, Hornady, Sierra, and Barnes all have good offerings. The Berger and Hornady would be my picks. Though with proper loading the 270WSM is going to rock any animal you shoot at out to 800+ yards. So to clarify, the 6.5x284, 308, 300WSM, and 270WSM would be my picks. Of those I would narrow down to 308Win, and 270WSM. I really enjoy shooting the .308.</p><p></p><p>Now if you want a really light rifle, I will suggest the <a href="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH" target="_blank">Savage Arms Light weight hunter. </a></p><p>Its offered in the .308, 260, 6.5 Creedmore, and 6.5x284. Don't pay attention to the suggested retail. You can find them much cheaper than what they have listed.</p><p><a href="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH" target="_blank">http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 625768, member: 13275"] Are you opposed to Savage? They offer 260, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.5x284, and 300WSM. You know, the .308 isn't a bad choice for these options either. If you are only shooting to 400yds, a good 180grn bullet will do the trick. Even if you go with a short barrel, the .308 in a 180-190 grain bullet will do all you need. Now that you are getting into hand loading, it will shine over most factory loads. With that said, a 6.5x284 will smoke them all with hand loads and 140grain hunting grade bullet. Berger, Hornady, Sierra, and Barnes all have good offerings. The Berger and Hornady would be my picks. Though with proper loading the 270WSM is going to rock any animal you shoot at out to 800+ yards. So to clarify, the 6.5x284, 308, 300WSM, and 270WSM would be my picks. Of those I would narrow down to 308Win, and 270WSM. I really enjoy shooting the .308. Now if you want a really light rifle, I will suggest the [URL="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH"]Savage Arms Light weight hunter. [/URL] Its offered in the .308, 260, 6.5 Creedmore, and 6.5x284. Don't pay attention to the suggested retail. You can find them much cheaper than what they have listed. [URL="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11LH"][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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