Just a general question for everyone.
When people post seeking a caliber between .223 and .308, I frequently see the recommendations of .243, .257 Roberts, 6.5x55, 7x57, 7mm-08 and .270 Winchester. I myself own a couple rifles in 6.5x55 and usually jump on that bandwagon in those same threads.
I currently see no point of owning a .257 or 7mm since my 6.5x55 covers me nicely. So is there? Other than just "wanting" one, is there a particular reason why a .257 or 7mm-08 would be better than a 6.5x55 on any particular game? How about a .243? (I don't own one of those either).
When people post seeking a caliber between .223 and .308, I frequently see the recommendations of .243, .257 Roberts, 6.5x55, 7x57, 7mm-08 and .270 Winchester. I myself own a couple rifles in 6.5x55 and usually jump on that bandwagon in those same threads.
I currently see no point of owning a .257 or 7mm since my 6.5x55 covers me nicely. So is there? Other than just "wanting" one, is there a particular reason why a .257 or 7mm-08 would be better than a 6.5x55 on any particular game? How about a .243? (I don't own one of those either).