What caliber next?

[MikeConner]

280ai

X2, but then I'm a 7mm slut.

[bboswell]

X2, but then I'm a 7mm slut.

Ummm

280AI is 7mm...

[TexMax]

Didn't read the other replies. I really don't see anything to be gained in amongst your current lineup of cals. A thumping .338 or larger or a screaming .22 is the only thing I'd consider.

[IOWA BOW HUNTER]

300 win rebuild old rifle I used yote hunting, or a solid 338!

[boomer453]

should add, the 9.3x62 is true "bang/flop" round that does minimal meat damage and a handloaders dream. seems to like just about anything you choose to feed it. 250-320gr bullets available and its suitable for anything in north america as well as most anything else on the planet. And suprisingly recoil is not bad at all (my 14 yr old daughter shoots mine from time to time. I think it's the most power versus investment in recoil to be had.

[flyinstroke]

Well, it's settled, at least until I actually pony up the cash and order the barrel.....anything could happen at that point. For now, I've decided on 25-06AI.

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Did you ever end up doing this build. I am in the same boat as you right now. I have a lefty savage in 270 and I am leaning pretty good on the 25-06AI or 257 Weatherby.

[txfireguy2003]

Did you ever end up doing this build. I am in the same boat as you right now. I have a lefty savage in 270 and I am leaning pretty good on the 25-06AI or 257 Weatherby.

Wow, this is a blast from the past! No, I didn't end up doing that build. I ended up selling or taching that rifle off. I still don't have a .257 caliber. I ended up getting a lathe, and with the help of Stick1 and a few others, figured out how to build my own rifles.

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[flyinstroke]

Wow, this is a blast from the past! No, I didn't end up doing that build. I ended up selling or taching that rifle off. I still don't have a .257 caliber. I ended up getting a lathe, and with the help of Stick1 and a few others, figured out how to build my own rifles.

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I am doing this build for my kids. I am going to go in a 700 LH for my build. There aren't many after market stock for Savages and it gets even fewer when you are looking for lefty's.


Thanks for the reply

[Buckshot1]

6.5-06AI is my choice.

[xman59]

Consider the following:

Savage long action, currently 30/06, but that's irrelevant since bolt heads can be swapped easy.

If you could build any caliber you wanted (that will run in that action) what would it be and why? Easy wildcats included such as AI's, simple neck down or neck up. Also assume you already have a 223 Remington, 243 Winchester, 6.5-300WSM, 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Winchester.

Was thinking about a 25-06AI, 6.5-284 Norma, 6.5-06AI. What other suggestions you guys have?

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35 Whelen or 338 -06,, of just a long throat 30-06

[toaster]

7.6 Creedmoor

[Txhuntr2]

28 Nosler?

Just saw this is a zombie thread!

[toledo]

400-06 aka 400 whelen

[Balcones_Walker]

You have the key slots covered already: 5.56mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, and 7.62mm - the five calibers I think everyone should own at least one of.

You don't have a heavy hitter though; I'm surprised no one has mentioned 300WM. Otherwise a mainstream 6.5 cal like creed to go with your wildcat would be my second choice, because 6.5 is so ideal for hunting in Texas. A .25 caliber like 25-06 or .257WBY could squeeze in between the .243 and the 6.5x300 too.

280AI is basically identical to your 7mm Rem Mag, unless you plan to sell the 7mm I wouldn't consider it. From my pov even a .270 is too similar.

[Buckwheat]

270 or 338-06?

I was thinking 338-06 also.


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