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StaTiK · May 1, 2012, 02:59 AM

Wow, thank you all for the quick responses.

To answer some: yes I do reload, so cost isn't as much of a factor as other issues. I'm primarily concerned with weight, pointability, and "functional accuracy" (ie humane shots on medium sized game out to about 200yds).

I guess I'm leaning toward the 30-30 even though I didn't expect to. I started this thread leaning toward a .243/.308 bolt rifle. When I think all-purpose rifle I think 308/30-06, but there's quite a bit of overlap with what I already own. A 30-06 out of an ultralight rifle is pushing the comfort limit.

My intention for an all-purpose rifle is something lightweight that I can mount a low-power scope (and/or ghost rings) and harvest medium sized game (small pigs up to large deer). I'd also like it to be modest in recoil so that I enjoy shooting it at the range. My 7mm, while fun to shoot, is fun to shoot in small quantities.

Any other ideas?
-StaTiK-

May 1, 2012, 02:59 AM	#9
StaTiK Member Join Date: November 15, 2008 Posts: 18	Wow, thank you all for the quick responses. To answer some: yes I do reload, so cost isn't as much of a factor as other issues. I'm primarily concerned with weight, pointability, and "functional accuracy" (ie humane shots on medium sized game out to about 200yds). I guess I'm leaning toward the 30-30 even though I didn't expect to. I started this thread leaning toward a .243/.308 bolt rifle. When I think all-purpose rifle I think 308/30-06, but there's quite a bit of overlap with what I already own. A 30-06 out of an ultralight rifle is pushing the comfort limit. My intention for an all-purpose rifle is something lightweight that I can mount a low-power scope (and/or ghost rings) and harvest medium sized game (small pigs up to large deer). I'd also like it to be modest in recoil so that I enjoy shooting it at the range. My 7mm, while fun to shoot, is fun to shoot in small quantities. Any other ideas? -StaTiK-