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Back in the market for “the one” hunting rifle. Been using a cheap Ruger American 243 and it shot incredibly well but a young family member needed a new deer rifle and I sold it to his parents for him. Now I’m back in the market. I’ll probably buy another Ruger just for a backup, but now I’m thinking maybe I splurge and get a really nice rifle.
I’m still never going to need anything bigger than a 308 and hate recoil. I hunt Missouri hardwoods from blinds and ladder stands. Seems like all the new rifles are being chambered in PRC calibers and fast long actions. I’ve been looking at Christensen rifles, most the Ridgeline series. Hate the 24” barrel options because there just too long to use in a blind or up in a tree. And I’ll never need the added velocity. They have a 20” barrel version that might be better suited for me. But I’m still on the fence.
I’m thinking 7mm08, maybe 308, for a 20” barrel. I’m not going to see any performance difference with a 6.5CM but I’m not opposed to that caliber either.
Love to hear suggestions on rifle choices and caliber. No budget to speak of, just don’t want more recoil than a 308.
I’m still never going to need anything bigger than a 308 and hate recoil. I hunt Missouri hardwoods from blinds and ladder stands. Seems like all the new rifles are being chambered in PRC calibers and fast long actions. I’ve been looking at Christensen rifles, most the Ridgeline series. Hate the 24” barrel options because there just too long to use in a blind or up in a tree. And I’ll never need the added velocity. They have a 20” barrel version that might be better suited for me. But I’m still on the fence.
I’m thinking 7mm08, maybe 308, for a 20” barrel. I’m not going to see any performance difference with a 6.5CM but I’m not opposed to that caliber either.
Love to hear suggestions on rifle choices and caliber. No budget to speak of, just don’t want more recoil than a 308.