spike3rd
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I'd vote for the 7-08 since you can load a bit heavier if necessary.
Light Mountain Rifle Caliber
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sierracharlie338
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Guys this thread is from 2009 just FYI.
And I thought he just didn't like the Creed.
std7mag
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For PA woods, i use both my 7mm-08AI and 257Roberts.
The 7mm-08AI gets the nod most times as the rifle is lighter.
The 7mm-08AI gets the nod most times as the rifle is lighter.
The 257 Roberts is a sweet little cartridge as is the 260 Rem or 6.5x55. However, when I built my mountain rifle based on a Remington model 7. I had it chambered by Pacnor for a 270 IHMSA which is a 300 Savage necked down to 270 and never looked back.
std7mag
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@liltank,
All your listed options would be fine for deer in PA.
Or any other states deer for that matter.
Bullet selection would be critical for the 222 Rem though!
The other cartridges would be more forgiving in bullet selection.
It's going to be more the rifle.
You said "woods walking".
But not how far that walk is, or the terrain.
In relatively flat terrain, i can/have walked miles to try to get away from other hunters. 2 miles from the truck one way happens fairly often.
In steep terrain, that distance goes WAY down.
I have a few spots that my furthest walk is about 50 yards from the truck.
These are the only spots where a heavy (8lb+) rifle is acceptable for me.
Otherwise, ounces become pounds the further & steeper you go.
All your listed options would be fine for deer in PA.
Or any other states deer for that matter.
Bullet selection would be critical for the 222 Rem though!
The other cartridges would be more forgiving in bullet selection.
It's going to be more the rifle.
You said "woods walking".
But not how far that walk is, or the terrain.
In relatively flat terrain, i can/have walked miles to try to get away from other hunters. 2 miles from the truck one way happens fairly often.
In steep terrain, that distance goes WAY down.
I have a few spots that my furthest walk is about 50 yards from the truck.
These are the only spots where a heavy (8lb+) rifle is acceptable for me.
Otherwise, ounces become pounds the further & steeper you go.
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Calvin45
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Not a true short action but a .257 Roberts would be classy as all get out. Love the quarter bores. And not everyone and their dog has one haha.
Calvin45
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Oh for crying out loud. Another old
Thread. At least I didn't resurrect it this time
Thread. At least I didn't resurrect it this time
Laelkhunter
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LMAO, this thread was started 14 years ago. OP hasn't posted anything for 3 1/2 years. I hope he is doing well, and still able to hunt.
Oh for crying out loud. Another old
Thread. At least I didn't resurrect it this time
That's why I responded as such in #35.
