Terrierman
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The .243 and .257 Roberts both launch a 100 grain projectile at 3000 FPS. Why is the .243 anemic for whitetail and the Roberts good enough for anything that is not trying to eat you?
Fairly low-recoil, yet still powerful hunting rifle for my aging dad?
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Primarily because I'm a biased old so-and-so.
In all seriousness, though, it's that the .257 is most often offered with 117 or 120 grain bullets, while most of the .243 shooters, in my experience, opt for the 80 or 95 grain bullet. The former is capable of handling shoulders and less-than-perfect angles while the latter is not. IMO, of course.
In all seriousness, though, it's that the .257 is most often offered with 117 or 120 grain bullets, while most of the .243 shooters, in my experience, opt for the 80 or 95 grain bullet. The former is capable of handling shoulders and less-than-perfect angles while the latter is not. IMO, of course.
If you wish to try another caliber, you may want to look at the tried and true 30-30 in either the lever action Marlin or Winchester varieties. Very effective at decent ranges and the recoil is manageable. Both manufacturers make reliable and accurate rifles, although the Marlin would be more inexpensive more than likely.
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I'm one of those fellows who finds the noise and concussion from a muzzle brake more insulting than the physical recoil. And short of simply lopping off the offending experiment, "undoing" a muzzle brake can be a bit of a PITA.
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Clipper
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Short magnum...
...I have a .25 Winchester super short magnum and I love it. 25-06 performance with low recoil and great accuracy. If your dad wants one, get him what he wants! If he is uncomfortable shooting his '06, I'd stick to the .270 short mag or the .25 super short. Browning chambers the A-bolt in the short and super short mags, and I've never heard of a bum Browning...
...I have a .25 Winchester super short magnum and I love it. 25-06 performance with low recoil and great accuracy. If your dad wants one, get him what he wants! If he is uncomfortable shooting his '06, I'd stick to the .270 short mag or the .25 super short. Browning chambers the A-bolt in the short and super short mags, and I've never heard of a bum Browning...
rangerruck
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6.5 swedish, is the ultimate best choice here, hands down. 120 to 140 grns, long, flat, straight shooting, mild recoil. either that or my next choice would be an old remmy mohawk or new ruger, chambered in 6mm remmington.
rangerruck
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third kick would be for the 257 roberts. Also the 6.5 swede ammo will be new made or milsurp at gunshows, and will be cheapest. 6.5 milsurp ammo at Houston shows runs about 6 to 7 bucks a box.
redneck2
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FWIW...I have a Marlin 1895 in .45-70. First thing I did (before I even fired it) was to have a really good recoil pad installed. Heard all the stories about the brutal kick and all. Even with pretty good handloads, it's still very reasonable to shoot (for me).
I had a Rem 7400 in .35 Whelen. Plenty big enough for anything in N America. Thought it would kick the snot out of me, but the semi-auto made it quite pleasant to shoot.
Personally, I'd pass on the muzzle brake. I've lost too much of my hearing already.
Point is, a good mid-range caliber with either a super recoil pad or semi-auto should be the ticket.
Since he's a little older (I can relate to that), you can still get something that's light enough to carry.
For whatever reason, synthetic stocks seem to kick harder than wood. Have no idea why.
I had a Rem 7400 in .35 Whelen. Plenty big enough for anything in N America. Thought it would kick the snot out of me, but the semi-auto made it quite pleasant to shoot.
Personally, I'd pass on the muzzle brake. I've lost too much of my hearing already.
Point is, a good mid-range caliber with either a super recoil pad or semi-auto should be the ticket.
Since he's a little older (I can relate to that), you can still get something that's light enough to carry.
For whatever reason, synthetic stocks seem to kick harder than wood. Have no idea why.
If his .30-06 is that "ancient," it may have a hard butt plate or an age hardened rubber pad. Something as simple as having a Limbsaver installed (with original LOP maintained) could keep him in the game with his original rifle. Otherwise, the .257 Roberts or 6.5x55 could also do the trick.
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WYO said:
You are correct on that one, it's definately old (he bought it before I was born), and it has super old rock hard rubber pad on the end of the stock. It might as wel not even be there because it doesn't provide squat in the way of recoil reduction. Hmmmm, perhaps a limbsaver would be the way to go. It would certainly be cheaper than buying him a new gun, and I could use the money I save to get him a really nice scope instead. He's using an equally ancient Tasco 4X scope that likes to fog up. Maybe I should plunk down some cash on that and a limbsaver instead.
Hmmmmmmm... Suggestions on a scope?
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I agree about the limbsaver. I bought one for my Marlin .35-I have a pacemaker on the right side, my shootin' side, and the limbsaver slip on is the best recoil pad I have ever used. Got it at Walmart for about $20, feels great and my pacemaker and heart are still working.
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Try 125 grain bullets on the-06; Remingtons work fine for deer size game, very light recoil, very accurate.
I love my .30-06's, and my old rifles, too.
Mark
ALSO:
Try 125 grain bullets on the-06; Remingtons work fine for deer size game, very light recoil, very accurate.
I love my .30-06's, and my old rifles, too.
Mark
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