In the market for a new rifle, and undecided on caliber. Primary use will be deer (every year), but will also use for antelope and elk during seasons when I draw tags. It will also be used on coyotes on occasion (I'd possibly save a pelt or two for myself, but I have a .223 that I would most likely be using). I currently have a 30-06, but want something with less recoil (more range time....). I currently do not reload (though I could see myself doing so at some point), so ammo availability is important. I'm looking at the Weatherby Vanguard S2 and Savage 11/111.
I've always been intrigued by the 25-06, but ammo tends to be more expensive, with fewer options. I'm leaning towards the 7mm-08, but the popularity of the 6.5 creedmoor, and the abundance of ammo options has me second guessing the 7mm-08.
Thoughts/suggestions?
I've always been intrigued by the 25-06, but ammo tends to be more expensive, with fewer options. I'm leaning towards the 7mm-08, but the popularity of the 6.5 creedmoor, and the abundance of ammo options has me second guessing the 7mm-08.
Thoughts/suggestions?