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Here We Go Again! I need to build a Mule Deer Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Boatninja" data-source="post: 2892472" data-attributes="member: 111614"><p><em><strong>I know this subject is worn out but things are constantly changing and I want to hear from knowledgable shooters.</strong></em></p><p>Last year I took a Mule Deer buck with a 6 Creed at a little over 350 yds because .270 got damaged. Deer dropped in its tracks with a shot through the shoulders. Guides kinda didn't like the idea but my other option was to shoot an unfamiliar, borrowed <em>rifle, but that is another story.</em></p><p><em>I have an empty short action (bolt head isn't an issue) and was thinking about putting something together to shoot out to about 400. I was thinking about 7-08 but maybe I'm missing other options. I have also thought about 270 WSSM, but never shot one and recoil.....</em></p><p><em>Maybe experienced people can chime in with thoughts on something else or both. Recoil is a consideration, I hand load for several current and former wildcats but for this one, I can/will hand load but off shelf or internet ammo would be good.</em></p><p><em>Bullet selection, barrel twist etc suggestions welcome, short barrel is a plus, I do not want a 6.5 Creedmore!</em></p><p><em>Oh yea, going to same place this year!</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I have three empty American Rifle Company SHORT actions and that is what I'm using!!! </em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boatninja, post: 2892472, member: 111614"] [I][B]I know this subject is worn out but things are constantly changing and I want to hear from knowledgable shooters.[/B][/I] Last year I took a Mule Deer buck with a 6 Creed at a little over 350 yds because .270 got damaged. Deer dropped in its tracks with a shot through the shoulders. Guides kinda didn't like the idea but my other option was to shoot an unfamiliar, borrowed [I]rifle, but that is another story. I have an empty short action (bolt head isn't an issue) and was thinking about putting something together to shoot out to about 400. I was thinking about 7-08 but maybe I'm missing other options. I have also thought about 270 WSSM, but never shot one and recoil..... Maybe experienced people can chime in with thoughts on something else or both. Recoil is a consideration, I hand load for several current and former wildcats but for this one, I can/will hand load but off shelf or internet ammo would be good. Bullet selection, barrel twist etc suggestions welcome, short barrel is a plus, I do not want a 6.5 Creedmore! Oh yea, going to same place this year! I have three empty American Rifle Company SHORT actions and that is what I'm using!!! [/I] [/QUOTE]
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