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publius · August 8, 2008, 10:04 PM

all of the recommendations you have been given are good, 308,270.30-06. I think the ultimate long range whitetail cartridge is the forgotten .264 win mag. 6.5 with great sectional density hauling butt. Just don't take it on a p-dog shoot, .264 is a known barrel burner.

August 8, 2008, 10:04 PM	#42
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	all of the recommendations you have been given are good, 308,270.30-06. I think the ultimate long range whitetail cartridge is the forgotten .264 win mag. 6.5 with great sectional density hauling butt. Just don't take it on a p-dog shoot, .264 is a known barrel burner.