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Well pardon the gell out of me.... How mant people have access to a 39-40 Krsg anyway?

I had a hunting buddy that swore by his Sako 25-06. Personally, I have no experience with that cartridge. Wyoming now allows 223/5.56, 22-250, 220 Swift, etc for antelope and deer. They still require 243 or bigger for elk and larger.

My opinion is based on what I've witnessed. Will a 243 kill a deer? Sure. Will it do it expediently? Not unless you hit neck/head. On those tiny east Texas blacktails, it is probably really good. But they aren't much bigger than my German Shepherd. Personally, where I hunt, the 243 doesn't...

Not 2800 fps with 180 grain. BUT with factory ammo, 180 grainers are pushing about 2400 fps. The 220 grainers are only moving about 2000 fps. Now, I didn't claim they were equal. I said similar...

My great uncle lived and hunted in northern Idaho. He swore by his 30-40 Krag for black bear hunting. He would also use a 270 Win (98 Mauser) at times but he prefered the 30-40 ('95 Winchester). The ballistics for the 30-40 are similar to the 30-06 Springfield.

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This was my hunch but I was hoping somebody had some experience with one to lend me some of their wisdom. Thank you... I'm not sure it will ever be a popular combination now that the 6.5 Creedmore and 6.8 SPC are available. IMHO, the 243 was over-rated as a deer cartridge. I think as a...

I was actually looking for a longer range varmint rifle in an AR platform. The 243, if loaded with 80-90 grainers, will carry more energy downrange than a 5.56. Granted, you probably need to be 350 yards+ to see the advantage but it is there... I was also considering the 224 Valkyrie but it is...

About 10 years ago, I shot a pronghorn doe at 75 yards with factory 130 grain bullets. If not for her backbone, it wouldvhave blown her in 1/2 just behind the front legs. I would say that's too much gun at that range. Now if we are talking about shots on goats at 250+, the 270 would work well...

I have a 7mm Rem Mag that I use for elk (168 gr. Nosler Accubonds). I didn't list all my rifles. Just the 2 which I am finding a gap between. I have taken elk with my 270 but I like the 7mm mag a lot better for elk. It just seems to hit them harder when the range gets out past 200 yds.

There is some absolutely excellent wisdom showing up. Thanks for all the help! Greatly appreciated.

I should have defined them as ballistically inferior maybe? Although, the 308 is closer to the 30-06 than I realized.

Not sure how accurate the Diamondback is but it fits all the other areas....and I can get it new for about $600.

I have taken pronghorn with my 270 before. It is too much gun for the animal. There is only 90 lbs of meat on a pronghorn. If you destroy both front quarters, you have about 55 lbs left. Don't get me wrong, I love the 270. Best all-around cartridge for my area. I was just hoping for...

Budget is under $700. Expectations: 1 MOA accuracy, MLock forend, collapsable stock, lighter than 8 lbs., AR compatible parts.

223 vs 22-250 or 220 Swift? 308 vs. 30-06 or 300 Win Mag? I would say they are mediocre compared to other cartridges in their calibers.

Since the 243 Win is based on the 308 case, why aren't there more AR10's or mini 30's chambered in 243? That is an AR that I would be interested in owning. 5.56, 308, 300 blk are mediocre cartridges, IMHO.

Howdy from windy Wyoming. I am "into" hunting rifles and pistols. I am learning about thr AR platforms and considering purchasing one to aid in my education.

I would use this for hunting coyotes, mountain lions and pronghorn. Ranges of up to 400 yards.

Greetings from SE Wyoming. I have several hunting rifles and 1 rifle which I use for home defense (10mm auto carbine semi-auto). However, I have a gap that I would like to fill. The gap is between 17hmr and 270 Win. I was thinking about 2 rifles but would accept a great recommendation too...