oldfool
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somewhat similar to the current "bolt action carbines" thread here
Application -
Bolt action carbine, mid-size non-dangerous North American game, say 30# to 270#, but mostly in the middle. Brush country hunting at short to modest ranges, expectations being 100 yards or less. Whitetail being a fair example, though need not be exclusive example; assume for discussion and comparison, all three cartridges to be hunting legal for intended purpose. of course.
High capacity and/or rapid fire not a factor. Not a speed contest between a single shot vs. autoloader. Not a "scenario" gun. Not a match grade target rifle. Not a "do everything" rifle, just a do some things rifle.
Lightweight, handy carbine with good accuracy, readily available off-the-shelf non-boutique ammo to empower range day fun and practice at 50 to 100 yards.
All three bolt action carbines can be readily had in today's marketplace, similar pricing NIB. All three cartridges are reasonably affordable in factory loads, no handloading required.
None of the three strike me as "traditional/classic" rifle hunting rounds (other than 223 for coyote), but all three have become ever more popular in the last 10-15 years. The wave of enthusiasm for such as the AR/AK/SKS etc., seems to have opened up an expanding market for the 223 and 7.62, while CAS/SASS has inspired a resurgence in 357 rifles, and not just for steel plates.
so... What's your take on comparisons between these THREE ?
PS
Acknowledged and understood, there are many other centerfire rifle cartridges that would be excellent candidates, but that's not the question here. Already own multiple others for multiple purposes.
Application -
Bolt action carbine, mid-size non-dangerous North American game, say 30# to 270#, but mostly in the middle. Brush country hunting at short to modest ranges, expectations being 100 yards or less. Whitetail being a fair example, though need not be exclusive example; assume for discussion and comparison, all three cartridges to be hunting legal for intended purpose. of course.
High capacity and/or rapid fire not a factor. Not a speed contest between a single shot vs. autoloader. Not a "scenario" gun. Not a match grade target rifle. Not a "do everything" rifle, just a do some things rifle.
Lightweight, handy carbine with good accuracy, readily available off-the-shelf non-boutique ammo to empower range day fun and practice at 50 to 100 yards.
All three bolt action carbines can be readily had in today's marketplace, similar pricing NIB. All three cartridges are reasonably affordable in factory loads, no handloading required.
None of the three strike me as "traditional/classic" rifle hunting rounds (other than 223 for coyote), but all three have become ever more popular in the last 10-15 years. The wave of enthusiasm for such as the AR/AK/SKS etc., seems to have opened up an expanding market for the 223 and 7.62, while CAS/SASS has inspired a resurgence in 357 rifles, and not just for steel plates.
so... What's your take on comparisons between these THREE ?
PS
Acknowledged and understood, there are many other centerfire rifle cartridges that would be excellent candidates, but that's not the question here. Already own multiple others for multiple purposes.