Thinking of making a change

[Deano0686]

So I own a 28 nosler and it’s the only rifle I own for hunting out west. I’m thinking of selling it for its low ammo availability and ammo pricing. With that being said, if I did that I’m contemplating buying a 300 prc and possibly also a 6.5 prc. Using the 300 for elk and muleys, then using the 6.5 for antelope and whitetails around home here in the Midwest. I know there’s not a ton a factory ammo choices for the 300 but I only ever shoot Hornady anyway and it seems to be readily available and reasonable in cost. I appreciate anyone’s input and opinions here! Thanks in advance

 

[MHWASH]

Personally I would go 300 of whatever flavor and 6.5 Creedmoor. The 6.5 PRC is over kill in my opinion for WT and antelope. I've killed several WT and antelope with the 6.5 CM and 260 Rem and think they are perfect for this purpose.

 

[ProStaffSteve]

Expected this to begin, “so I’m looking to move to x state, I’ve never lived out west…” I like your plan to switch for better ammo availability.

 

[Smithb9841]

So I own a 28 nosler and it’s the only rifle I own for hunting out west. I’m thinking of selling it for its low ammo availability and ammo pricing. With that being said, if I did that I’m contemplating buying a 300 prc and possibly also a 6.5 prc. Using the 300 for elk and muleys, then using the 6.5 for antelope and whitetails around home here in the Midwest. I know there’s not a ton a factory ammo choices for the 300 but I only ever shoot Hornady anyway and it seems to be readily available and reasonable in cost. I appreciate anyone’s input and opinions here! Thanks in advance

Have you considered reloading? I know you didn’t mention that route I Only bring it up is I know how much I like my 28 Nosler and couldn’t imagine keeping it if I didn’t reload now that ammo is $120 on the shelf

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Or just buy a 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor and enjoy a huge ammo selection, cheaper ammo, better barrel life, and less recoil and kill those same animals just as dead and use the money you'll spend on a second rifle and optic for a better optic and cases of ammo for more trigger time and be a better shooter.

 

[Deano0686]

Have you considered reloading? I know you didn’t mention that route I Only bring it up is I know how much I like my 28 Nosler and couldn’t imagine keeping it if I didn’t reload now that ammo is $120 on the shelf

I’ve never considered it simply because I’m an hour away from a big range to do load development and I simply don’t think I wanna put the time and effort and money into to be honest

 

[Deano0686]

Or just buy a 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor and enjoy a huge ammo selection, cheaper ammo, better barrel life, and less recoil and kill those same animals just as dead and use the money you'll spend on a second rifle and optic for a better optic and cases of ammo for more trigger time and be a better shooter.

Definitely makes sense.

 

[Deano0686]

Expected this to begin, “so I’m looking to move to x state, I’ve never lived out west…” I like your plan to switch for better ammo availability.

Lol nope! Just wanted some opinions from people that are more experienced and smarter than I

 

[Deano0686]

Personally I would go 300 of whatever flavor and 6.5 Creedmoor. The 6.5 PRC is over kill in my opinion for WT and antelope. I've killed several WT and antelope with the 6.5 CM and 260 Rem and think they are perfect for this purpose.

My only thought on the 6.5 prc was it would be better for wind drift?

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Definitely makes sense.

Yep, go look at the 223 thread and see what people are dropping with them. 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 are effective to 600 yards on any NA game animal. Shooting more and becoming a better rifleman is invaluable when it comes to making a shot.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Please do your due diligence before making this decision. Bullets matter. Recoil matters. Hit rates matter. Delivery systems matter. Please read the 223 thread as mentioned and go from there.

 

[Presswood_936]

Get 1 7prc for everything

 

[SteveFlock]

You shouldn't be worried about wind drift if not shooting at that "big range" and don't want to "put the time, effort or money into it". Just my opinion.

 

[atmat]

I now have two hunting rifles for all NA big game. A .223 and a 6creed for states where .223 isn’t legal.

Go for something small with plenty of available and affordable ammo. It’s way more fun.

 

[Deano0686]

You shouldn't be worried about wind drift if not shooting at that "big range" and don't want to "put the time, effort or money into it". Just my opinion.

So I’m not allowed to shoot long range if I’m not a hand loader? Lol

 

[Deano0686]

You shouldn't be worried about wind drift if not shooting at that "big range" and don't want to "put the time, effort or money into it". Just my opinion.

Your opinion of long range is probably different than mine. I’m only talking 600-700 yards

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

My only thought on the 6.5 prc was it would be better for wind drift?

6.5 PRC will get you a few hundred FPS more than a 6.5 CM. However, you won't notice this advantage unless you're shooting way out there (400+). However, you may notice the additional recoil.

Read the following 2 threads from start to finish and then make an informed decision. IMO, you don't need 2 rifles to achieve what you're after. If you're shooting inside 400 yards, there are many rifles that, to @PNWGATOR's point, will do an admirable job with significantly less recoil. A few options from smallest to largest:

.223 with 77 grain bullets (if legal where you hunt)
.243 with 100ish grain bullets
6mm Creed with 100-110 grain bullets
25 Creed with 100-120 grain bullets or heavies (133-135) if you have a fast twist barrel
.25-06 with 100-120 grain bullets or heavies (133-135) if you have a fast twist barrel
6.5mm Creed with 130-147 grain bullets

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/unread

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/6mm-243-hunting-success-on-big-game.284525/page-9#post-3089595

 

[Deano0686]

6.5 PRC will get you a few hundred FPS more than a 6.5 CM. However, you won't notice this advantage unless you're shooting way out there (400+). However, you may notice the additional recoil.

Read the following 2 threads from start to finish and then make an informed decision. IMO, you don't need 2 rifles to achieve what you're after. If you're shooting inside 400 yards, there are many rifles that, to @PNWGATOR's point, will do an admirable job with significantly less recoil. A few options from smallest to largest:

.223 with 77 grain bullets (if legal where you hunt)
.243 with 100ish grain bullets
6mm Creed with 100-110 grain bullets
25 Creed with 100-120 grain bullets or heavies (133-135) if you have a fast twist barrel
.25-06 with 100-120 grain bullets or heavies (133-135) if you have a fast twist barrel
6.5mm Creed with 130-147 grain bullets

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/unread

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/6mm-243-hunting-success-on-big-game.284525/page-9#post-3089595

Right on. Thanks for your input and information!

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Your opinion of long range is probably different than mine. I’m only talking 600-700 yards

I his point is that you should put in the time to go shoot at distance. 600-700 yards even with a great trigger man isn’t just as simple and putting the crosshairs on it and pulling the trigger even with a great ballistics app. 300 yards is about as far as you’re going to be squared away with only being good at pulling a trigger but without putting in the effort to go train at shooting distance and reading wind. If you just make a ballistic chart but only go shoot at a 100 yard range you’re going to end up wounding animals.

 

[Deano0686]

Get 1 7prc for everything

I’d just keep my 28 nosler.

I his point is that you should put in the time to go shoot at distance. 600-700 yards even with a great trigger man isn’t just as simple and putting the crosshairs on it and pulling the trigger even with a great ballistics app. 300 yards is about as far as you’re going to be squared away with only being good at pulling a trigger but without putting in the effort to go train at shooting distance and reading wind. If you just make a ballistic chart but only go shoot at a 100 yard range you’re going to end up wounding animals.

I understand his point. But I was only saying I couldn’t get to a big range a ton to develop a load. However, I go to that big range and shoot out to 700 yards about once a month. So I’m not a stranger to shooting that far. But it cost an arm and a leg with my 28 nosler. Which is why I started this thread in the first place