What caliber to build

[BLACKFINTURKEY]

I just acquired a 30-06 savage i plan to build a do all rifle on I have plenty of calibers to choose from already. I want something that I can kill just about anything with and plan on going all out on this build.

I’m currently leaning towards a 280ai 22-24” barrel and shooting 150-168 class projectiles.

I do a small amount of rifle hunting for white tail, hogs and have been going elk hunting the last few years but never know what the future holds. I hand load so ammo is no issue.

What do y’all think? Ps I like wildcats.

[TB80]

I’m no expert, but sounds like the rifle and caliber you have is the perfect do it all rifle.


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[BLACKFINTURKEY]

I’m no expert, but sounds like the rifle and caliber you have is the perfect do it all rifle.


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I know a 30-06 is a great do all but I just like off the wall stuff.

[Walker]

How about the classic 300 H&H. Probably not an option for your platform.

[westtexducks]

First thought was 6.5-284 or .280ai on that action and bolt face.

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[RifleBowPistol]

The caliber you are describing, sounds like a 30-06, that you want. It used to be the do all caliber, but now it is too old. People don't like things that are old and they don't want a do everything, anything. Got to have a different thing for each thing they do, except for their phones, that still the do all, thing. Probably find an answer more to your liking at Starbucks.

If you want a long action, chambering that has a .473 case head, that will work great on elk and also whitetail, I would say 30-06. Will also work great for moose or grizzlies. Get some 200 gr. Partitions and it will work very well for those big tough guys.

[ColinR]

24” 280ai sounds perfect.

[BLACKFINTURKEY]

I should add I also have another rifle already chambered in 30-06

[Walker]

6.5x06 maybe. Could even
Ven go AI. I always wanted one.

[BLACKFINTURKEY]

6.5x06 maybe. I always wanted one.

I’ve considered that I also have 2 260s in the safe.

[TX03RUBI]

That 280 Ackley sounds about perfect IMO.

[bbqfan5909]

6.5 prc, 6.5 saum, 6.5 Sherman or 7 saum....so many fun choices!

[Rafter S]

35 whelen

[twosixteens]

30/06 ai

[booger presley]

I was in the same boat about a year ago. Ended up going with the tired and true 30-06 and I dont have a single regret

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