Most underrated calibre

[Cumbrian 1]

The 7x64 has no noticeable recoil IMO, you can utilise bullets from 140-180 grn no problem, also being 7mm you benefit from the great BCs of modern bullets like berger, JKL etc that the 30 cals can't compete with. I use the berger 168 VLDs in mine and have no problem hitting a 14inch gong at 850 metres.

 

[newkid]

.308 - proper rifle!

 

[Cut+Squirt]

222

 

[patjack]

6.5 Creedmoor its how the 260 rem should of been designed Only a few in the country and can you Guess I have one

 

[Claret_Dabbler]

222

Agree, I love my 222. I really fancy a 200 cal, but I will have to shift the 222 to get it, and I don't want to be without it.

The 7x64 is interesting, I thought I might swap the 30/06 barrel on my Blaser for a 7x64, just for interest. I have never used a 7mm of any flavour.

 

[6pt-sika]

Agree, I love my 222. I really fancy a 200 cal, but I will have to shift the 222 to get it, and I don't want to be without it.

I have a soft spot for the 222 REM , that was the first centerfire rifle I ever fired when i was 7 or 8 . It was my grandfathers old Remington 722 and I still have the gun today . He bought it new in 1958 I think .

Now with that being said like you I am a fan of the 20 cals also ! Having had a pair of 204 Ruger's .

But unlike you it's relatively easy for me to own both (which I do).

 

[I. Farticus]

6.5x55 with 140gr SSTs... All the rifle I need

Cheers
i.

 

[8x57]

8x57js or 8x57jrs only underated in this country.

 

[waterford103]

6.5 x 55 -- amazing round ,it'll do everything needed in the UK .

 

[bewsher500]

I have a soft spot for the 222 REM , that was the first centerfire rifle I ever fired when i was 7 or 8 . It was my grandfathers old Remington 722 and I still have the gun today . He bought it new in 1958 I think .

Now with that being said like you I am a fan of the 20 cals also ! Having had a pair of 204 Ruger's .

But unlike you it's relatively easy for me to own both (which I do).

never thought about the .222 until I needed a smaller centrefire for foxes
got a .222 over a .223 and absolutely love it!

idiot proof reloading too!

 

[alberta boy]

8x57js or 8x57jrs only underated in this country.

X 2 I'm working up loads for an old Brno I just got, it will take anything in this part of the world cleanly and reliably

AB

 

[Grandhubert]

If you travel about much hunting I think it's the 30.06.

It's ballistics are good for pretty much 99% of the world's game and vitally ammunition can be found wherever big game is hunted.

 

[john.d.m]

Grand Hubert, have to disagree with you there,
The 30-06 is only under rated by people who don`t know what there on about.
It does what it says on the box very well, with no frills, ammunition available everywhere. Perfect

 

[bambislayer]

Out of fashion in the Uk

30-06 & 7x57

 

[pilgrimmick]

120mm WOMBAT

 

[Zeissman]

308 for versatility. Doesn't have to be a sluggish round that is lobbed over the countryside! After that, .260.

 

[theshootist]

Although I've never even shot a rifle that fires this cartridge... I am struck by how sensible some of the necked up .308 cartridges sound. For example the .358 Winchester. 200 grns at 2400-2500fps. All the power you would need in the UK and without all the damage that can occur with some of the hotter/faster catridges. Am I right?!!

 

[8x57]

If you travel about much hunting I think it's the 30.06.

It's ballistics are good for pretty much 99% of the world's game and vitally ammunition can be found wherever big game is hunted.

I wouldn't say the .30-06 is underated. It's held in fairly high esteem by most shooters.

 

[Grandhubert]

I wouldn't say the .30-06 is underated. It's held in fairly high esteem by most shooters.

I have come across a number of shooters that seem to think it's either far too much for the UK or rendered redundant by the .300 mags.

IMO it is a more useful cartridge than the 308 or .300 magnums, especially if one is travelling.

Experienced hunters tend to hold in high regard, as you say.

 

[8x57]

Couldn't agree more about the .30-06 Grandhubert, and the 8x57 is only really the German equivalent.