my next gun - Page 2

Bravo · 05-06-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron AKA

I think your 270 is a better choice than either the .308 or .300WM. In my view the .308 is somewhat underpowered for big game, while the .300WM is quite a bit overpowered (read recoil).

The .270 is a great cartridge, but a bit more expensive to shoot than the .308. I used to have one, and wasn't very confident with it. I often wish that I had it back, but I have a 30-06 that is a lot cheaper to shoot, and not too much harder on the shoulder.

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I have a remington 770 in 7mm mag and I absolutely love the gun. All of the bad reports ive read about, and i guess om fairly lucky. I have never had any problems out of it. Its a tack driving SOB! I shoot it quite frequently (every weekend) and keep er cleaned.

Lots of people give reports of them being great guns. They use Remington barrels, and thus should be very accurate. I just have a hard time recommending them after seeing them fail in person. Again, I am a huge Remington fan

tippmann7 · 05-06-2008, 07:38 PM

[quote=.280Rem;501812What you gonna do with it mostly? Whitetails? Go 7-08.

well i would use it on whitetails if the ohio laws didnt suck, but mostly to have some fun at the range and do some long range chuck snipen. i also plan on doing some black bear hunting in the next few years.

Ron AKA · 05-06-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tippmann7

well i would use it on whitetails if the ohio laws didnt suck, but mostly to have some fun at the range and do some long range chuck snipen. i also plan on doing some black bear hunting in the next few years.

.243 would be nice for the range and chucks, but a bit small for black bear. 270 would fit the bill for black bear and do ok at the other two.

Ron

Bravo · 05-06-2008, 09:47 PM

If you're going to use it mostly for the range, and then deer sized game, I'd definitely recommend the .308, purely based on price. The .243 and .270 make awesome range cartridges, and great hunting rounds as well, but are too expensive to just shoot around at the range.

If you're handloading, then that might change things. Until then, you really can't go wrong with the .308Win.

Ron AKA · 05-06-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravo

If you're handloading, then that might change things.

Handloading is the only way to go unless you are shooting a box or two a year. And yes with handloading there will only be a minor difference in cost between the cartridges -- essentially only the powder. Handloaded the .243 would be cheapest, 308 next, and 270 a bit more. However, we are probably talking a penny or two per shot.

Ron

.280Rem · 05-07-2008, 02:12 AM

[quote=tippmann7;501961][quote=.280Rem;501812What you gonna do with it mostly? Whitetails? Go 7-08.

well i would use it on whitetails if the ohio laws didnt suck, but mostly to have some fun at the range and do some long range chuck snipen. i also plan on doing some black bear hunting in the next few years.[/quote]

Personally, if it were me, if I didn't need a .300Winnie, I wouldn't get one. Too much noise and recoil for what you're gonna do, in my opinion. If that don't bother you though...have at. Otherwise, if not handloading, Id recommend the .270, 270WSM, 25-06, 243, or the like. I think you can get any of those in the M700. The 25-06, IMO, would be the best all around of those for your purposes.

tippmann7 · 05-07-2008, 02:47 PM

Personally, if it were me, if I didn't need a .300Winnie, I wouldn't get one. Too much noise and recoil for what you're gonna do, in my opinion. If that don't bother you though...have at. Otherwise, if not handloading, Id recommend the .270, 270WSM, 25-06, 243, or the like. I think you can get any of those in the M700. The 25-06, IMO, would be the best all around of those for your purposes.[/quote]

i gues i dont realy need a .300, so il just get the .270..i can always borrow a friends for when i go bear hunting (if i ever get the time and money), i dont handload but i have a friend that does but only shotgun shells which we usualy burn up a box a day when we shoot.

ArkansasHunter · 05-07-2008, 02:53 PM

Whats wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye ? These rifles sell well under 600 dollars but should cost a 1000 !!!
If you ever get a chance to look a Hawkeye over you'll be sold on them.
It's got it all !

It's not yore Daddy's older M-77... LOL

tippmann7 · 05-07-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Whats wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye ? These rifles sell well under 600 dollars but should cost a 1000 !!!
If you ever get a chance to look a Hawkeye over you'll be sold on them.
It's got it all !

It's not yore Daddy's older M-77... LOL

iv looked at them but i dont know anyone who has one to tell me about it so i passed it but il have to talk to a guy i know at sportsmans den and see what he says about them

.280Rem · 05-07-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel

After reading your posts in this new thread that you are trying to stir something up in,I decided I really do love cheesecake with strawberrys and whipped cream.Not to get personal,but I would like to ask you a personal question. Have you ever won a case in court? sam.

You really should get a sense of humor. And yes, I've won very many cases. In fact I win most of them. Why do you ask? I mean just curious seeing as how you weren't getting personal, and that has absolutely nothing to do with guns.

sc928porsche · 05-11-2008, 03:02 AM

AH...Ive heard a lot about the old 77 not being a very good rifle. I am glad that I was one of the fortunate ones who got a good one. Its an M77R in 300WM. I have had it for about 30 years and it has dropped a lot of game. From pronghorn to big browns. She is getting like me, a bit old in the tooth but she still shoots sub MOA from a bench. I wish that I held up as well as she does.

05-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#22
tippmann7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Attica, Ohio Posts: 848	[quote=.280Rem;501812What you gonna do with it mostly? Whitetails? Go 7-08. well i would use it on whitetails if the ohio laws didnt suck, but mostly to have some fun at the range and do some long range chuck snipen. i also plan on doing some black bear hunting in the next few years. __________________ you cannot kill what you did not create

05-07-2008, 02:47 PM	#27
tippmann7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Attica, Ohio Posts: 848	Personally, if it were me, if I didn't need a .300Winnie, I wouldn't get one. Too much noise and recoil for what you're gonna do, in my opinion. If that don't bother you though...have at. Otherwise, if not handloading, Id recommend the .270, 270WSM, 25-06, 243, or the like. I think you can get any of those in the M700. The 25-06, IMO, would be the best all around of those for your purposes.[/quote] i gues i dont realy need a .300, so il just get the .270..i can always borrow a friends for when i go bear hunting (if i ever get the time and money), i dont handload but i have a friend that does but only shotgun shells which we usualy burn up a box a day when we shoot. __________________ you cannot kill what you did not create

05-06-2008, 09:47 PM	#24
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,900	If you're going to use it mostly for the range, and then deer sized game, I'd definitely recommend the .308, purely based on price. The .243 and .270 make awesome range cartridges, and great hunting rounds as well, but are too expensive to just shoot around at the range. If you're handloading, then that might change things. Until then, you really can't go wrong with the .308Win.

05-07-2008, 02:12 AM	#26
.280Rem Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 142	[quote=tippmann7;501961][quote=.280Rem;501812What you gonna do with it mostly? Whitetails? Go 7-08. well i would use it on whitetails if the ohio laws didnt suck, but mostly to have some fun at the range and do some long range chuck snipen. i also plan on doing some black bear hunting in the next few years.[/quote] Personally, if it were me, if I didn't need a .300Winnie, I wouldn't get one. Too much noise and recoil for what you're gonna do, in my opinion. If that don't bother you though...have at. Otherwise, if not handloading, Id recommend the .270, 270WSM, 25-06, 243, or the like. I think you can get any of those in the M700. The 25-06, IMO, would be the best all around of those for your purposes.

05-07-2008, 02:53 PM	#28
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	Whats wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye ? These rifles sell well under 600 dollars but should cost a 1000 !!! If you ever get a chance to look a Hawkeye over you'll be sold on them. It's got it all ! It's not yore Daddy's older M-77... LOL

05-11-2008, 03:02 AM	#31
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 239	AH...Ive heard a lot about the old 77 not being a very good rifle. I am glad that I was one of the fortunate ones who got a good one. Its an M77R in 300WM. I have had it for about 30 years and it has dropped a lot of game. From pronghorn to big browns. She is getting like me, a bit old in the tooth but she still shoots sub MOA from a bench. I wish that I held up as well as she does.