Decisions decisions

[BPollard]

OK so I have many calibers that overlap and probably no need for any more guns. I am a victim to gunderwear. I recently shot a friends rifle with a Defiance action and I am hooked. That is the smoothest, sexist I ever seen. So of course now I need to build one. I always wanted a Proof carbon fiber barrel rifle so I figured, why not put them together.
My question to all of you is what caliber? I have a few 300 win mag 300 wsm and SAUM, obviously 6.5 man bun 7 Weatherby 65 300 Weatherby 338 Lapua 338 WinMag 338 Federal 308, 30-06 and recently 65 PRC which is gaining in popularity with me. I have hunting out West covered and deer hunting on the east covered. I appreciate your suggestions.

 

[just_jon]

Seems to me like you need something to cover the varmint end of the spectrum. A 204 Ruger or 22-250 Rem would be my short list.

 

[Northkill]

You'd have fun with a 22 or 6mm Creed. Or go for something in the .277 like 6.8 Western or 27 Nosler. Peterson will soon have brass out for the 27N.

 

[memtb]

I'm glad that I don't share your problems! One rifle/cartridge/bullet for all big game hunting and 2 rifles for smaller varmints, with both sharing the same zero!

Handguns ……a bit more complicated! Two bullet weights and two different velocities!

I lose very little sleep with firearm "indecision"! Shooting/hunting should not be a "stress inducer"! memtb

 

[huntinghuasna]

Who cares what you already have covered, build what you like! I'm thinking the new 7 PRC would be a nice addition to the family.

 

[Rosebud]

7-08, you'll find it versatile and a heck of a killer. Plus great for new shooters.

 

[VLD Pilot]

I love all things .284. The 6.5-284 has been my fav for years. The 284 is great and now I'm playing with the 25-284 and loving it possibly more than the others. Time will tell on that tho. Headed out West now and will put it thru the paces.

 

[Mark37082]

Just sell the one you like the least and replace it with the new custom. Going with a new caliber will only introduce another search for components, dies, etc. I'm a 7mm fan, but options are never really a bad thing.

 

[BPollard]

Who's cares what you already have covered, build what you like! I'm thinking the new 7 PRC would be a nice addition to the family.

That's an interesting idea I always wanted a seven SAUM does anyone know which one is faster velocity in comparison

 

[VLD Pilot]

That's an interesting idea I always wanted a seven SAUM does anyone know which one is faster velocity in comparison

The SAUM hands down. The PRC is no slouch tho. Assuming your talking about the big brother to the 6.5 PRC it's about like the 284 maybe a tad faster but only a grain or so more case capacity isn't worth worrying about. The 284 is proven over and over. Between the PRC and 284, I'd go 284. Non-magnum isn't needed between these two options.

 

[HuntnPack]

That's an interesting idea I always wanted a seven SAUM does anyone know which one is faster velocity in comparison

3- things you say you want:
*Defiance action
*Proof bbl
*7 saum

Build the 7 SAUM with a Defiance Anti-X Med action, & the Cabon bbl you want.
drop it in a AG Alpine, add a Suppressor,
& a Great optic.

Enjoy!!

 

[VLD Pilot]

3- things you say you want:
*Defiance action
*Proof bbl
*7 saum

Build the 7 SAUM with a Defiance Anti-X Med action, & the Cabon bbl you want.
drop it in a AG Alpine, add a Suppressor,
& a Great optic.

Enjoy!!

Just that simple

 

[HARPERC]

Something that eats barrels, so you can do it again soon.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

We have Defiance, Bat, Rem 700, Model 70s, Cooper, Mauser, and Impact.I
I think that Impact is the Slickest, Defiance next.
Impact cycles it's self.
Definitely BAT for the 338 mags and larger also very SMOOTH!
All this depends on the model of each manufacture.