Smellydog
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Yeah, I know. The diameter across the lands is the bore. The grooves are not the bore. Usually a separate operation after boring.
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First Deer Calibre Rifle
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Norfolk Deer Search
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Stop messing about and get a 30-06 the king to her ladyship the Queen 270 Winchester!
Shot 270 for 15 years she’s a fantastic calibre, but of i had my time again i would have a 30-06.
Shot 270 for 15 years she’s a fantastic calibre, but of i had my time again i would have a 30-06.
Heym SR20
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There is only one really good all round calibre that will kill any UK deer out to sensible ranges. Has a fast enough twist to stabilise any copper bullet. Minimal recoil, and what there is is but just a gentle shove.
Those that have one and use one know what it is. All others have yet to find it.
The 7x57.
Those that have one and use one know what it is. All others have yet to find it.
The 7x57.
Hook'N'Bullet
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There will always be a debate - whether you go with .243, .270, 6.5 CM or Swede, .308, 30.06 (the list goes on) it will kill a deer dead. How dead is dead?
Main things to consider is price and availability of ammo. I shoot a .308 for this reason although with 6.5CM is becoming more available around me I might switch for ***** and giggles.
Don't listen to anybody who recommends a specific caliber, because its the best and does X,Y,Z......they all do XY and Z.
Pick the one that gives you the fizz in your loins
Main things to consider is price and availability of ammo. I shoot a .308 for this reason although with 6.5CM is becoming more available around me I might switch for ***** and giggles.
Don't listen to anybody who recommends a specific caliber, because its the best and does X,Y,Z......they all do XY and Z.
Pick the one that gives you the fizz in your loins
Andilicious
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Loin fizz is all I came for!
norcan
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It’s true; they’re all more than capable of doing the job. I’d recommend to try before you buy if possible, and go with whichever instills the most confidence.
Ah, I see that you're leaning towards the 270 again
Smellydog
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I was in full agreement but now think you need counseling our friend
badmolassesaccident
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308. This is based on easy ammo availability and factory ammo which works well in all barrel lengths. You could have a short 18 inch barrel with over barrel moderator and it would work fine.
Second would be 6.5 Creedmoor. Again good ammo availability, but factory ammo is more optimised for 24 inch barrels.
That recommendation applies if your shooting is under about 300 metres.
Second would be 6.5 Creedmoor. Again good ammo availability, but factory ammo is more optimised for 24 inch barrels.
That recommendation applies if your shooting is under about 300 metres.
Andilicious
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I assume 6.5CM has no issues running non lead bullets moving forward?
Utectok
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Absolutely none indeed it has a faster twist rate than most .308 rifles to stabilise longer (ie copper) bullets
Andilicious
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That’s useful to know. It’s the technical aspects I am more interested in learning / hearing about than “I prefer this or I prefer that”
Adyb
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No doubt correct but doubt this is translates to a noticeable difference in the field - notwithstanding normal gun to gun quirks. I have v acceptable accuracy for both 30 06 running 180gr ttsx for driven and 7rm 150gr ttsx longer range stalking (whether copper works well enough at longer range is a diff question).
6.5 is a little bit easier to shoot v accurately, 308 bit better knock down and more fun to shoot - 270 = ideal compromise
Smellydog
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I'm not up to speed with mono bullets in 308 but I have not read of issues shooting mono's in standard 308 barrels.
Do you have any data to support your comment?
It honestly doesnt matter regards killing the deer ! What matters is can you get ammo and components , The answer for all three is yes !
at 300 yards depending on bullet 308 will be slightly down on BC but its not going to be a shot not taken if you have the skill and conditions suitable .
you will get more barrel life out of the creed and the 308
The 270 with the right bullet , which is now happening can head the list with its powder capacity but that wont show and its extra powder means a shorter barrel life .
if your an ammo begger and your in scotland there is more folks to beg off if you run 270
normal stalking to 300 yards ? well i would loose sleep over it
at 300 yards depending on bullet 308 will be slightly down on BC but its not going to be a shot not taken if you have the skill and conditions suitable .
you will get more barrel life out of the creed and the 308
The 270 with the right bullet , which is now happening can head the list with its powder capacity but that wont show and its extra powder means a shorter barrel life .
if your an ammo begger and your in scotland there is more folks to beg off if you run 270
normal stalking to 300 yards ? well i would loose sleep over it
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