just go with a .280 rem. The AI in a 22" barrel doesn't give you a good powder burn. It does, however, let you call it an AI and burn more powder without any real world advantage. I've shot a standard .280 rem for 30 years and have loved it. I am about ready to rebarrel it and when I do I will go AI but on a 24" barrel.
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If you are very very competent at 800 I would lean toward the larger caliber for the animals sake. 6.5 Creed would be bare minimum at that range...too small for me at 600 but shot placement/no wind and your ability is key...
Lonehunter
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Depends on what your comfortable shooting. Any of the above will do what you are asking . Stay with what ya know. A lot of different calibers equals a lot of different components to make ammo. As the old saying goes "Beware of the man with one gun , he probably knows how to use it."
Rflshootr
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I'd go with the standard 280 Remington. You won't be giving up much velocity, barrel life will be longer and no fire forming Ackley shoulders. Plus dies are cheaper.
Varberger757
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22' barrel and no extreme distances? In my eyes 7x57 Mauser would be a very good option. Originally with a 1 : 8,66 rate of twist it can shoot everything from 100 - 180gr without issues. Low recoil and fine accuracy are following additionally.
clownbuster
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??? Chad Dixon with LRI could fix that before his morning coffee...
9.3davison
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6.5 Weatherby RPM. I know, would be better with a longer barrel, but should still be pretty quick with a 22".
liv4thehunt
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280ai or 260ai
ndking1126
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Another vote for 280, but 280AI isnt a bad choice if you like that idea. I think either way you might start noticing your 30-06 doesnt get as much attention as it used to. Haha
280AI or my all time favorite the 308
Bud LaRoche
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A 20-22 inch 6mm Creedmoor would be great for the deer and speed goats you mentioned. 105HVLD's at 3000 are death medicine for critters.
Prairie
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.270 Win. Accurate and deadly!(Been using one for 58 years and still going strong!)
blackbrush1
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I have a Tikka in a Manners with a 23" #3B Bartlein in 6.5x284 Shehane throated long - ASH 3 position safety too. Whiddon custom dies... Need to pare down the number of rifles I have and this is one I'd consider selling.
Most anything in 6.5 or 7 (270 has somewhat limited bullet choices) will suit your needs. Effectively in the field for hunting there won't be a big difference unless you're comparing a 26 Nosler to a 7-08 and even then either will do what you need. Go with what excites you.
If you want a semi custom rifle setup that won't break the bank, I'd suggest as you're thinking - build on a Tikka. Easy to go long or short action and easy to get a second bolt for different head diameter if you wish. Quality is quite good across the board. It won't be a Defiance but the action alone won't cost you $1500. It's also easy to have multiple barrels in different calibers spun up and then you can shoot what you like on any given day.
Most anything in 6.5 or 7 (270 has somewhat limited bullet choices) will suit your needs. Effectively in the field for hunting there won't be a big difference unless you're comparing a 26 Nosler to a 7-08 and even then either will do what you need. Go with what excites you.
If you want a semi custom rifle setup that won't break the bank, I'd suggest as you're thinking - build on a Tikka. Easy to go long or short action and easy to get a second bolt for different head diameter if you wish. Quality is quite good across the board. It won't be a Defiance but the action alone won't cost you $1500. It's also easy to have multiple barrels in different calibers spun up and then you can shoot what you like on any given day.
lou400a
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Chad wouldn't do it when I've asked few months back
