Looking for firearm advice!

[parkernudell]

Howdy,

I have the itch to get a new rifle, I would like something that I could use for Deer, Antelope, Coyotes and such, but would want my daughters to be able to use it in the future when they are old enough to start hunting with me. I live in northern Minnesota, but make several trips out west throughout the year. I currently have a 7prc, Grandpas old 30-06, and a 22-250.

I am leaning towards a 6.5 Creedmoor, simply due to the ammo availability, versatility, and low recoil for my kids. I like the idea of a Sig Sauer Cross with an 18" barrel with the folding stock for when I am backpacking, and the adjustable stock so my girls can grow with the rifle. But I am not opposed to other rifle platforms.

Any recommendations on calibers and rifle platforms would be greatly appreciated.

 

[grfox92]

Howdy,

I have the itch to get a new rifle, I would like something that I could use for Deer, Antelope, Coyotes and such, but would want my daughters to be able to use it in the future when they are old enough to start hunting with me. I live in northern Minnesota, but make several trips out west throughout the year. I currently have a 7prc, Grandpas old 30-06, and a 22-250.

I am leaning towards a 6.5 Creedmoor, simply due to the ammo availability, versatility, and low recoil for my kids. I like the idea of a Sig Sauer Cross with an 18" barrel with the folding stock for when I am backpacking, and the adjustable stock so my girls can grow with the rifle. But I am not opposed to other rifle platforms.

Any recommendations on calibers and rifle platforms would be greatly appreciated.

I would look for a Tikka in 6mm CM. If you cant find one, I would go 8 twist
243 if you reload or 6.5cm if you dont.

The most important thing for me when selecting a rifle is being able to spot impacts when shooting animals.

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[johnsd16]

Another vote for 6creed from me. You could rebarrel that 22-250. A 6cm is not that fur friendly if you’re into skinning them (coyotes).

 

[grfox92]

Another vote for 6creed from me. You could rebarrel that 22-250. A 6cm is not that fur friendly if you’re into skinning them (coyotes).

Not a bad idea. OP what action and twist rate is the 22-250?

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[B Harrison]

Do it, sounds like a heck of a plan!
6.0 CM would be another option


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[Ringbill27]

Which part of northern are you from? Know the ranges typically for the Virginia area I’d go with a 8 twist Tikka 243win. Since I load I could load some heavy bullets for long ranges but most the shot deer hunting here. The 95gr partition is very adequate.

It’s actually what my wife uses.