Which makes a suggestion completely pointless. I’m going to hazard a guess that if the OP was in the business of wanting to build a custom rifle he wouldn’t be asking this question in the first place.
New Highland Calibre - What to go For
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Which makes a suggestion completely pointless. I’m going to hazard a guess that if the OP was in the business of wanting to build a custom rifle he wouldn’t be asking this question in the first place.
250m is not long range. A 308 would be my choice. I have 2 x 270, 2 x 6.5CM, 2 x 243, 1 x 300wm, 3 x 308. Could pick up anyone I like. The 308 is a great compromise between bullet diameter, speed, accuracy, off the shelf ammo availability, ease to load for and just does the job. Will also take care of boar if needed.
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edi
To be honest, for the ranges you are shooting at anything .25 cal and up will do a perfectly good job and I don't think you will see any major difference between them. I think other things should be factored into your decision, for example, do you home load? If you do then the world is your oyster, maybe look at 6.5x47, 7x64 or 6.5x284, the list goes on, but anything you will struggle to buy factory ammo for, if you don't home load then something like 308 would probably be your best bet as you will always get factory ammo wherever you are and if lead free becomes a requirement all manufacturers will do 308 lead free, other common cartridges will be available but check you local shops.
One of the biggest considerations I would take over which cartridge to use is finding a rifle that fits you and is built with you intended purpose in mind, there is no point buying a big heavy rifle so you can have the biggest cartridge and shoot it with breaking your shoulder as you won't want to carry it all day, likewise there is no point find the lightest rifle on the market if it doesn't fit you as it will be uncomfortable to shoot and you won't get the best from it. I would suggest going to look at rifles and find on you like and then look at what cartridges the chamber for, from there look at you need for factory or home loaded and make you choice. Good luck with whatever you decide to get and I hope you enjoy it.
Dave
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Just an example.
We know you have an issue with anything on a long action, but that doesn't mean that a .270 with current factory loads wouldn’t still be a sensible choice for a highland stalking rifle for use at the ranges mentioned
Oh, and a simple re-barrel doesn’t require a “custom rifle”!
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To the op. Ive used 243w, 25-06, 270w, 6.5x47l, straight 284w and 6.5-284. To shoot roe, red and sika at ranges that exceed your desired requirement.
If i was limited to factory ammo and/or rifle then out of the ones i have used the 270 would be my choice.
However if there was no problem as with regards to reloading ammo then the 6.5-284 would be the one i would pick. The only problem after the ammo question is there is limited factory rifles chambered in this.
If I was going to choose from something that I have not used yet then the 6.5CM and the 6.5prc would be at the top of my selection list. 6.5CM because of it becoming popular in a relatively short space of time there is a good choice of factory made rifles. The 6.5prc because it has a bit more power to push the 147gn bullets.
If i was limited to factory ammo and/or rifle then out of the ones i have used the 270 would be my choice.
However if there was no problem as with regards to reloading ammo then the 6.5-284 would be the one i would pick. The only problem after the ammo question is there is limited factory rifles chambered in this.
If I was going to choose from something that I have not used yet then the 6.5CM and the 6.5prc would be at the top of my selection list. 6.5CM because of it becoming popular in a relatively short space of time there is a good choice of factory made rifles. The 6.5prc because it has a bit more power to push the 147gn bullets.
The .30-06 would be a good choice. I’ve used one for 7 years now. Shot muntjac to moose with it. Future proof as copes well with copper ammo ( currently using 165grn ttsx myself) and of you want it to shoot like a .270 that’s nice and easy to replicate with some 130grn. In my opinion it’s superior to the .308 from a versatility point of view and kinder to the shooter than the win mag.
my main culling rifle is a 6.5x55 and I love that too.
whatever you decide, happy shopping!
my main culling rifle is a 6.5x55 and I love that too.
whatever you decide, happy shopping!
love my .270
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Gsd99
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If its really as straight forward as hill stalking then any of the calibres will do.
If there is any chance, even remotely, of going abroad and shooting i would go with any 30 cal. Take the 3006 for one example, 100g-220g rounds, ammo in every gunshop on earth and probably not a huntable species that hasnt fallen to the calibre.
Can you guess which 30 cal i own
If there is any chance, even remotely, of going abroad and shooting i would go with any 30 cal. Take the 3006 for one example, 100g-220g rounds, ammo in every gunshop on earth and probably not a huntable species that hasnt fallen to the calibre.
Can you guess which 30 cal i own
308w?If its really as straight forward as hill stalking then any of the calibres will do.
If there is any chance, even remotely, of going abroad and shooting i would go with any 30 cal. Take the 3006 for one example, 100g-220g rounds, ammo in every gunshop on earth and probably not a huntable species that hasnt fallen to the calibre.
Can you guess which 30 cal i own
Yes, you might suggest 270 to show solidarity, seeing as that is the calibre that seems to be emerging as a common theme throughout this thread.Anybody want to hazard a guess as to what I might suggest?
David.
did you get put in the bad boys corner for swearing?
could’ve been worse....the axe could’ve fallen on you! 
Absolutely nothing wrong with the Swede! On the other hand the Creedmore can be a pain to reload and prone to hang fires!
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