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Mike1234 · April 29, 2014, 11:59 AM

I'm no expert and I don't hunt. But for myself I chose .30-06 Sprg for it's versatility and ability to do anything I'll ever need it to do in my area. I do also have a .223 Rem and a very good .22 caliber pellet rifle. I see no need for anything else "here".

I suppose if I already had a .243 then I'd opt for a .300 Win Mag because it's the biggest step up. Or maybe a 7mm Rem Mag. I'm thinking any of the others will just be an incremental change but I could be wrong, of course.

I'm sure you already know this but...

.243 is a necked-down .308
.270 is a necked-down .30-06
EDIT: 7mm Rem Mag (I think) is a necked down .375 H&H Mag

April 29, 2014, 11:59 AM	#58
Mike1234 Junior member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: Alamo City Posts: 356	I'm no expert and I don't hunt. But for myself I chose .30-06 Sprg for it's versatility and ability to do anything I'll ever need it to do in my area. I do also have a .223 Rem and a very good .22 caliber pellet rifle. I see no need for anything else "here". I suppose if I already had a .243 then I'd opt for a .300 Win Mag because it's the biggest step up. Or maybe a 7mm Rem Mag. I'm thinking any of the others will just be an incremental change but I could be wrong, of course. I'm sure you already know this but... .243 is a necked-down .308 .270 is a necked-down .30-06 EDIT: 7mm Rem Mag (I think) is a necked down .375 H&H Mag Last edited by Mike1234; April 29, 2014 at 12:12 PM.