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Think I found the holy grail ...in theory
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<blockquote data-quote="Porker" data-source="post: 1088686" data-attributes="member: 22907"><p>So after spending much time reading/googling/musing and field work, I have come to a few conclusions with regards to rifle caliber selection ... see, I'm still looking for a 3 rifle battery in bolt actions, that would take care of all my hunting needs (excluding rimfires,lever actions) ... 5 rifles is about the max I want to own...</p><p></p><p>And being more a Keith than a Jack guy, I have found the 338WM with 210g taking care of the upper spectrum of my needs. Where I hunt, shots are fairly flat and modestly far (400yrd) and where many of you would prefer a big 30 cal/7mm/280AI etc to do the job for you, the 338WM covers it for me with a good recoil pad and mercury in the butt. About 15 rounds at the bench before I start feeling it, and boy I love that rifle!</p><p></p><p>At the bottom end of the spectrum, a smaller caliber rifle shooting a projectile under 100g is not that difficult to pic 223, 243/257 Roberts .. no big deal there...</p><p></p><p>The conclusion I have come to is that 120g running at 3100 fps wil take care of anything in between for medium critters at 400-500 yards, including deer/pig under ideal conditions.... question is <strong>which is the best caliber to</strong> <strong>do the job for me?</strong> No excessive powder capacity, its a bulk shooter and cost is a consideration ... I'm not aluding to which caliber I have, hoping you clever people out there could come up with this answer for me, as I believe what I have might need replacing. Just the basics to consider for this working rifle..</p><p></p><p>Short/meduim size action</p><p>Powder cost consideration</p><p>Safe max loads ..and a pinch permitted</p><p>No exotic expensive calibers to set up (ie. fire forming)</p><p>Handload and factory ammo </p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Porker, post: 1088686, member: 22907"] So after spending much time reading/googling/musing and field work, I have come to a few conclusions with regards to rifle caliber selection ... see, I'm still looking for a 3 rifle battery in bolt actions, that would take care of all my hunting needs (excluding rimfires,lever actions) ... 5 rifles is about the max I want to own... And being more a Keith than a Jack guy, I have found the 338WM with 210g taking care of the upper spectrum of my needs. Where I hunt, shots are fairly flat and modestly far (400yrd) and where many of you would prefer a big 30 cal/7mm/280AI etc to do the job for you, the 338WM covers it for me with a good recoil pad and mercury in the butt. About 15 rounds at the bench before I start feeling it, and boy I love that rifle! At the bottom end of the spectrum, a smaller caliber rifle shooting a projectile under 100g is not that difficult to pic 223, 243/257 Roberts .. no big deal there... The conclusion I have come to is that 120g running at 3100 fps wil take care of anything in between for medium critters at 400-500 yards, including deer/pig under ideal conditions.... question is [B]which is the best caliber to[/B] [B]do the job for me?[/B] No excessive powder capacity, its a bulk shooter and cost is a consideration ... I'm not aluding to which caliber I have, hoping you clever people out there could come up with this answer for me, as I believe what I have might need replacing. Just the basics to consider for this working rifle.. Short/meduim size action Powder cost consideration Safe max loads ..and a pinch permitted No exotic expensive calibers to set up (ie. fire forming) Handload and factory ammo Thanks!:) [/QUOTE]
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