Oh precious, you think there's still ammo on shelves. I handload 143gr ELD-X bullets for her 6.5CM AR. I just had a bad experience with that caliber, she shot a hog with it and it laid down to die. I decided to finish it, blew it's heart out at 10 yards with my 500 S&W lever gun, the bastard got up and charged me. Managed to put one in the spine at 3 feet using the Force.
Probably just a tough hog, but left me wondering if the 6.5 has enough ass.
Be sure to check the hunting regs forthe states whereyou plan to hunt. Several have minimum calibers or minimum energy at 100-200 yards. Colorado for exampleI'm booking a hunt for the Mrs. She wants to get an Axis deer and a 4 Horned Jacob Sheep. I asked the outfitter about minimum calibers for both critters and got a generic-sounding reply that you need a 300 Winmag for both. While I'm sure this guy is trying to maximize chance to kill, I'm detecting a strong aroma of bovine droppings, and a 300 Winmag is not practical for her to shoot.
I imagine any practical deer cartridge will work on Axis but no idea how tough a Jacob sheep is.
Makes me a want a 270 now. I just need bullets and a rifle. I have a bunch of brass that came from somewhere in my garageYes sir, them 130s are going 3050fps ... hot little rounds. But 3/8" AR500 is only rated @ 2850fps. 150gr shoot 2850fps so youd be all good.
So you want a 270 Weatherby mag? Might know a guyMakes me a want a 270 now. I just need bullets and a rifle. I have a bunch of brass that came from somewhere in my garage
Do you have one??? I havent ventured into the weatherby world just yet. I figured when I did, it would be a 300 wby magnumSo you want a 270 Weatherby mag? Might know a guy
Makes me a want a 270 now. I just need bullets and a rifle. I have a bunch of brass that came from somewhere in my garage
I have an AR-10 in 7-08 with a brake on it that is more accurate than I am. As long as that has enough critter killing power and she doesn't insist on using her 6.5CM, that's an option.
I have some bullets if you can find a gun.Makes me a want a 270 now. I just need bullets and a rifle. I have a bunch of brass that came from somewhere in my garage