Poll - One all around single cartridge under conditions

[bnewt3]

lol, I don’t care what you shoot. It is funny that you’re confused why people are commenting with other chamberings. This is absolutely not “clear”.

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You left out the listed conditions, which are in the original post where it clearly says hes keeping 1 rifle.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Not helpful.

It is very clear, hes asking which *out of what he already owns* should he keep, given his situation.

If you have to elaborate on how it's clear, it's not clear

 

[bnewt3]

If you have to elaborate on how it's clear, it's not clear

No, you didnt read.

 

[bnewt3]

Who knows, maybe im in the minority but i read

"based on the listed conditions?"
and I went looking for these "listed conditions". And i found them, in the original post.......right there at the top.
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[bnewt3]

its very simple:
You: youre right, i stopped reading
us: no problem, weve all done it.

 

[USAF Ret]

I lived for many years in VA hunting similar parameters. The 6.5 Creedmoor was my go to, as well as both of my sons. I lost track of how many deer we bagged with that gun. From 15 to 440 yards, it always got the job done. I have only shot two cow elk in Montana with it, but it worked fine. I never reloaded for it – just used Hornady’s 143 ELDX factory loads.

Needless to say, that’s my vote!

Much appreciated.

 

[USAF Ret]

A little more information. Seems like the voting results have the 6.5 Creedmoor as the overwhelming choice, but a lot of the comments bring up great points about the versatility of the 7mm-08.

I will say the Bergara 6.5 CM is much more comfortable to shoot. I have a Grayboe Eagle 2 stock on the 7mm-08, and for some reason I really do not like the angled grip. I may, when I sell my other rifles, get a verticle grip stock similar to my Bergara and see if that makes a difference.

So much good information. Thank you everyone.

Side note, I also felt a push from the Holy Spirit to focus more on Him and less on the rifles. Having the big herd, I always think about what I am doing next. It is just the right time to simplify and downsize for various reasons.

Thanks to all who read, answered, and voted. The hunting and rifle community is a good bunch of folks.

 

[Bucknduck]

All good choices. All very capable of meeting the requirements you listed. I think 6.5 CM is exceptionally well sized for deer and love how accurate it is. It is also what I used to shoot my first elk - when responsible decisions are made about effective range it can be good for that job too.

 

[hickswr]

Poll is flawed-

6 Creed is the only correct answer!

 

[z987k]

Another note, I will be keeping a few smaller calibers I have that have low recoil. My Rossi 30-30 as well as my little 6.5 Grendel. Those are great for deer, but I would not take them elk hunting. Well, maybe the 30-30 within 100 yards, but whatever elk hunt I go on it will be a disabled veteran hunt and I doubt I will have the ability to do any significant stalking. I also have a 25-06 with super low recoil I will be keeping. Just getting rid of the larger calibers.

If anyone is interested...I have a Weatherby 307 Range 2.0 in 280 Ackley that has never been shot along with a Tikka Ace Game in 6.5 PRC that is new as well. I also have a 308 HOWA in a chassis that I ordered a Criterion barrel for that I will probably be selling. I also have a new AR-10 upper in 338 Federal I had a buddy build before I got so bad off. If I don't sell that, I may send it back to him to rebarrel in a 22 or 25 Creedmoor.

If you have a 6.5Grendal then keep the 7-08. You already have a 6.5 thats only a bit slower than the creedmoor. And at the ranges your hunting at the less speed is irrelevant.

 

[IAm_Not_Lost]

Not 7mm08??

You know what? I was looking on my phone and didn’t see the 08. You’re right, certainly would work.

 

[Stray Horse]

25-06

 

[TSnave]

Ugh. Given your conditions, I voted 7-08. But really, any of them will do the jobs you require. Which one do you like best?

 

[USAF Ret]

Ugh. Given your conditions, I voted 7-08. But really, any of them will do the jobs you require. Which one do you like best?

It is truly a toss up between the 6.5 CM and the 7-08. I love the 7-08 cartridge more, but I like my 6.5 CM rifle better. It is a dream to shoot. That is why I was thinking of selling the stock on my 7-08 and trying to find a similar stock to the Bergara B-14 Crest.

 

[coyotekilla]

I have 22-250, 243, 6.5 grendel, creed, and prc. If your keeping 1, creed takes my vote. Hopefully its a 24" and supressed.

If I was buying 1, idk... Haven't tried grendel on anything larger than whitetail, I don't think it's a 400yd elk rifle but at 150 it would suffice. It's a joy to shoot, and ugly on coyotes.

 

[kkp005]

Put a 6cm barrel on your Bergara 6.5….
I had a Bergara 308 and sent it off to Alamo precision. They put a 7.5 twist 6cm brux barrel and it’s fantastic. I literally can’t find any factory ammunition or handloads that it doesn’t shoot into tiny little groups

 

[X0311]

My favorite cartridge for deer is the 7mm-08. My wife also uses it for Elk. However, the 6.5 Creedmoor is the simplest choice. There isn't any difference in effectiveness between the two and the Creed wins on gun/ammo/components availability.

 

[mt terry d]

Yes, another poll because they are fun and provide me wisdom and knowledge from folks.

You have decided to downsize significantly. You want to keep one caliber with the following considerations:
1) Mostly whitetail hunting within 300 yards, with a possibility of 400 yards.
2) A possible elk or mule deer hunt once, twice at the most.
3) The possibility of future neck and shoulder problems worsening, causing additional recoil sensitivity.
4) You reload.

223 AI
Does everything I need for everything I'll ever hunt on this continent

 

[USAF Ret]

223 AI
Does everything I need for everything I'll ever hunt on this continent

Don't own one, so it is not choice.

 

[Elkhntr08]

Not helpful.

It is very clear, hes asking which *out of what he already owns* should he keep, given his situation.

Not for you to decide.
He can always sell a few and buy new.