What caliber?

[Acera]

Go with the .308.

Then you don't have to worry about another caliber when you buy your first battle rifle like a M1A, FN-FAL, AR-10, etc.

 

[DubiousDan]

I like the 243 and the 308. Both are accurate and will take down anything in Texas. However on the down side, the 243 will ruin a lot of meat. For me that was an issue when I was still hunting so I moved to the 35 Rem. With the options you mentioned, I'd go with the 308 and take up reloading. You can load a heavy bullet at a lower velocity. For a reloader there are a gazillion different bullets and loads available for the 308.

 

[deemus]

chicks at my house prefer the 243 4 to 1 (and she's trying to act tough).

less kick, just as good a game getter as the 270, with a fraction of the recoil; just as good a game getter as the 308, with less recoil.

That's for anything in Texas. If you go outside Texas, the answer is different.

FYI, I reload the Hornady SST bullets, and they are more than enough. In fact, they are just plain devastating. FYI, you can also buy those at Academy and other places if you don't reload.

 

[Elbe]

Thanks for your input guys. I bought the .308 !

 

[Radioman93]

Congrats Elbe. But don't forget. Pics or it didnt happen.

And bring it to Hicksville.

Radioman

 

[Elbe]

 

[Elbe]

 

[Elbe]

 

[Elbe]

Congrats Elbe. But don't forget. Pics or it didnt happen.

And bring it to Hicksville.

Radioman

Thanks, I will bring it. Now I need a scope for it.

 

[Glockster69]

Thanks for your input guys. I bought the .308 !

NICE! Pics look good too.
Don't just bring the rifle to Hicksville. Bring the pig too.

 

[Elbe]

NICE! Pics look good too.
Don't just bring the rifle to Hicksville. Bring the pig too.

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[Glockster69]

Hmmm. I was thinkin pulled pork sammiches. He nasty

 

[scap99]

Thanks, I will bring it. Now I need a scope for it.

I've got a real nice 10x with HD Glass


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[Elbe]

scap, check your PM's.

 

[scap99]

scap, check your PM's.

Got it. Will reply this evening.


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[Younggun]

Congrats on the new rifle!


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[ROGER4314]

I had a chance to look over the Ruger American rifle and was pretty impressed with it. I did NOT have a chance to shoot one. I'd give it a "thumbs up" along with the Remington SPS.

Your choice of calibers is a bit more important as it will determine whether your rifle is a long action or a short one. 30-06 and .270 are long cartridges and .243/.308 are short. There will be a dimensional and weight difference between the two lengths.

I like the 30-06 but the .308 is a bit cheaper to shoot. I would stay with either of the .30 calibers as the selection of bullets is wide open. In .243, your selection of bullets and loads is limited. I load for all but the .243 and enjoy lots of choices in components with the .270 giving fewer options than .308 or 30-06.

My choice? .308.

Enjoy your new rifle!

Flash

 

[TexasVine]

I switched from 300 WSM to 308 a few years ago, a 270 is my back up rifle. Taken several buck, Axis and Aoudad with no problem using a Federal Premium 168 gr Match King BTHP. Works well a short and long distances just great.

 

[Mavrik]

I like 7mm-08 It has ballistics similar to a 308, a little lighter recoil and very flat shooting.