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Which replacement barrel for (long range) hunting ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Alibiiv" data-source="post: 2171253" data-attributes="member: 69192"><p>If this were my rifle I would keep the rifle in the same cartridge, .308 Winchester. I suspect that your rifle is a "short-action" rifle, meaning that there are a number of cartridges on your list that will not work in your action, and for some of those cartridges you will have to either open the bolt face or do some modification on the feed rails. The .308 Winchester has been around for a number of years and there's a reason for that. It is an extremely versatile cartridge with a wide range of bullets that will allow on to hunt just about anything from varmints, to deer, to antelope to black bear. .308 Winchester components are readily available and they won't break the bank. If you make a decision, try going on line to find components for loading any of the cartridges on your list, they may not be available, however take a look at the price for brass. I'd definitely stick with the .308 Winchester and if.....you're concerned about recoil have the barrel threaded so a muzzle break can be used. Good luck with your rebarrel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alibiiv, post: 2171253, member: 69192"] If this were my rifle I would keep the rifle in the same cartridge, .308 Winchester. I suspect that your rifle is a "short-action" rifle, meaning that there are a number of cartridges on your list that will not work in your action, and for some of those cartridges you will have to either open the bolt face or do some modification on the feed rails. The .308 Winchester has been around for a number of years and there's a reason for that. It is an extremely versatile cartridge with a wide range of bullets that will allow on to hunt just about anything from varmints, to deer, to antelope to black bear. .308 Winchester components are readily available and they won't break the bank. If you make a decision, try going on line to find components for loading any of the cartridges on your list, they may not be available, however take a look at the price for brass. I'd definitely stick with the .308 Winchester and if.....you're concerned about recoil have the barrel threaded so a muzzle break can be used. Good luck with your rebarrel. [/QUOTE]
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