WestKentucky
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I currently have a few calibers of centerfire rifle but want to add another one in the next year or so. I want fast, flat, and at least 6mm/.243 bore size. Whitetail, Muley, pronghorn capable... elk capable would be nice. No magnums. Contender or Encore pistol calibers are also preferred but not necessary.
So let’s start off white the centerfires I have... in order of oomph
30 carbine (marlin 62)
.256 win mag (marlin 62)
.223 (AR, hbar profile 18”)
30-30 (marlin 336)
7-30 waters (contender pistol barrel)
6.8 spc (AR, heavy 22” doublestar)
.270 win (rem700, barrel is shot out...5000 or more rounds)
So... looking to essentially retire the .270 or perhaps go a bit higher on the power/versatility spectrum.
The rounds I have looked at...
.260 rem
.280 rem
.257 bob
7-08
375 h&h
6.5 cm
.308
30-06
35 whelen
50-110
.458 lott
Leaning 7-08 because of experience with a custom model 70 a friend had, but I’m open. 50-110 is a pipe dream I will eventually chase, but likely not now. Are there any standout awesome calibers that I missed?
So let’s start off white the centerfires I have... in order of oomph
30 carbine (marlin 62)
.256 win mag (marlin 62)
.223 (AR, hbar profile 18”)
30-30 (marlin 336)
7-30 waters (contender pistol barrel)
6.8 spc (AR, heavy 22” doublestar)
.270 win (rem700, barrel is shot out...5000 or more rounds)
So... looking to essentially retire the .270 or perhaps go a bit higher on the power/versatility spectrum.
The rounds I have looked at...
.260 rem
.280 rem
.257 bob
7-08
375 h&h
6.5 cm
.308
30-06
35 whelen
50-110
.458 lott
Leaning 7-08 because of experience with a custom model 70 a friend had, but I’m open. 50-110 is a pipe dream I will eventually chase, but likely not now. Are there any standout awesome calibers that I missed?