Mossy ATR/Stevens 200/or Savage?
In the market for a new bolt gun. I had many different calibers picked out and decided on 243. I also had expected to buy a Rem 700 or Ruger M77. Then someone suggested the ATR since ER Shaw is producing barrel kits for them.
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I'll be using it on varmints, paper, possibly on medium size game(if they ever let us deer hunt with a rifle!)
I reload and this will be my first time reloading for a rifle. I originally pondered over a 223, 22-250, 25-06, 257 Roberts, and 308. I wanted a caliber with multiple bullet choices that could offer extreme accuracy and good barrel life. Trying different load to dial in a rifle sounds like a lot of fun. I've read alot of raves on the Savage/Stevens line of rifles.
Which to do suggest? And is there any other caliber I should look into that will fit my needs?
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I'll be using it on varmints, paper, possibly on medium size game(if they ever let us deer hunt with a rifle!)
I reload and this will be my first time reloading for a rifle. I originally pondered over a 223, 22-250, 25-06, 257 Roberts, and 308. I wanted a caliber with multiple bullet choices that could offer extreme accuracy and good barrel life. Trying different load to dial in a rifle sounds like a lot of fun. I've read alot of raves on the Savage/Stevens line of rifles.
Which to do suggest? And is there any other caliber I should look into that will fit my needs?
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If you are going to use this on deer sized game I would go with the 257 if you reload and the 25-06 if you don't. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
If you are going to use this on deer sized game I would go with the 257 if you reload and the 25-06 if you don't.
That's a possibility. I hunt now with a 50 caliber ML. I love hunting with blackpowder. If I get the chance(ever) to head out west and hunt I'll take it along for the pure excitement.
I'll put some more research in the 257 before I buy. Thanks!0 -
Savage rifles, with or without the accutrigger, offer exceptional quality for the "budget" minded! Their off the shelf accuracy is well documented/known, as well.
The 25-06 chambering is a VERY versatile one, allowing for projectiles ranging from approx. 80gr on up to about 125gr.0 -
Hey Cubs,
How about a 270 Ruger 77 I believe it's called a Mark 2. Stainless with a synthtic stock, like new with rings?
A friend is looking at it today and I'll be listing it next week!
GO BEARS!!!!!0
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