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I really need THR’s help making a huge decision. Which caliber for my new Tikka T3? I’m dead set on the T3, so no help needed there. I’m ready to buy and I can’t decide…
I’ve searched the site, but I really can’t get a good comparison.
My goal is a good, one rifle solution to all my N. American hunting needs (like so many…) I don’t want too much, but I want to make sure I can stop a running deer like my 3” copper sabots could. I also want an accurate shooter in case I ever get the chance to go out west for sheep/goats or???
I’ve hunted with my pair of 7400 30-06 and my 12ga for years but I want a little something different.
Is .308 too little for a powerful knock down shot at 50-150?
Is a .300WSM just too much kick for the extra 7-15% power?
Is the .270WSM just too darn light?
I’m leaning towards the .308 but the WSM look interesting (-shorter action). I just don’t want to get the flinch-ies with a ton of recoil.
Any other thoughts?
Help!
I’ve searched the site, but I really can’t get a good comparison.
My goal is a good, one rifle solution to all my N. American hunting needs (like so many…) I don’t want too much, but I want to make sure I can stop a running deer like my 3” copper sabots could. I also want an accurate shooter in case I ever get the chance to go out west for sheep/goats or???
I’ve hunted with my pair of 7400 30-06 and my 12ga for years but I want a little something different.
Is .308 too little for a powerful knock down shot at 50-150?
Is a .300WSM just too much kick for the extra 7-15% power?
Is the .270WSM just too darn light?
I’m leaning towards the .308 but the WSM look interesting (-shorter action). I just don’t want to get the flinch-ies with a ton of recoil.
Any other thoughts?
Help!