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Hello, I launched this survey to see who answer me. Considering that I have three rifles in calibers 338 Winchester Magnum, 375 H & H Magnum and 458 Lott what caliber of those in the survey complements my battery better rifles?. Thank you, Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | ||
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Seemed to me that you obviously need a flat shooting rifle that won't rearrange your dental work like your other three. The 257 Roy would fill that bill quite well and it's a little lighter and flatter than the other 2.......................DJ ....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!.................. | |||
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What would the new rifle be used for? | |||
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The 7m/m is my choice, altho the 300 probably is more universally available. | |||
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I would use it for a roe or stalking of deer rutting. My ideal would be a cheap rifle (at the end I'm thinking about the Weatherby Vanguard). Thanks for the interest to both. Greetings, Oscar I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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none of them, i would get a rifle chambered for a sensible cartridge such as a 6.5x55 or 7mm-08. it seems like you have enough hard-kicking magnums | |||
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Jejeje, you're right, but to continue the tradition  Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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Jejeje, yes, the other caliber I push a lot.  Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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Not much difference in power between 300 WBY and 338 WIN. I'd go with 7mm; fairly broad range of bullet weights and good trajectory. Vanguards are good rifles. | |||
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Sir Mauser: The truth is that is affordable and logical choice, especially when I need to spend the least money. In Spain we are in crisis. Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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I think I have already decided that my purchase will be a Vandguard in Weatherby Magnum 257 Weatherby. The only thing I like I always have to save money, at least the rifle is quite affordable. Thank you and Happy New Year  , Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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OVNY, I have an older 257 Weatherby that I put a good Wiseman match grade barrel on after I shot out the factory barrel. It has a gorgeous stock. I seldom shoot it anymore. Not real sure why other than the fact it is very heavy. No recoil to speak of, extremely accurate. I have always shot 115 gr NP's at 3500 FPS. Deadly as hell on deer! Never had one twitch after being hit. In fact I do not believe I ever saw a deer drop they went down so fast. EZ | |||
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I have read very positive things of this caliber. Since I already begin to save euros for the rifle. Thanks for your answers and opinions. I'll put my progress in the forum. What I'm heavy! Sorry. Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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djpaintle's suggestion of the .257 Wea, for the reasons he stated in the first response. | |||
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Hey, the truth is I would throw distances of 250 and 300 meters at most. I know that a 308 Winchester (in Spain is only banned semiautomatic weapons) would suffice, but plays much too fancy factor .Regards, Oscar I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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Oscar, What I meant by heavy is that the rifle itself happens to be heavy. It has a pretty dense piece of wood on it. A fairly heavy barrel (with a little bore). A 4.5 X 14 X 50 scope. Mine just happens to be a gun you might not want to tote up and down mountains. | |||
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Hello, in the end I choose the most common and tested: 7 mm Remington Magnum. The reason is simple, the price of ammunition less than the Weatherby cartridge, plus an armory of Northern Spain (Asturias) where I bought two of my other rifles I've heard of an offer from the rifle Weatherby Vandguard rifle with scope Pentaflex 2,5-10x50IR and fix mounts for 750 euros (1,075.34 USD). What do you think? Happy New Year, Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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I voted 7mm Rem Mag but am a huge .257 bee fan. The 7 can be loaded with 120 bullets which is about max weight for the .257 and then on up in bullet weight to 195 gr to complimet the .338 as back-up. If not a handloader the .257 bee gets the nod. | |||
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Keep on shooting, you'll soon enough experience the odd one that hasn't seen your chrono readings... Charlie's listening! | |||
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I hope not to have been wrong with the 7 mm Remington Magnum caliber, and that this did not disappoint. Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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you can never go wrong with the 7mm rem mag.. FYI I am spanish too.. atleast my Great Grandma was "To all those who fought and died SEMPER FI" | |||
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Nice to find a descendant of Spanish. You know if you come to Spain I am in a locality in the capital of Spain. If you know Spanish sent a private and we can have coffee and talk about guns and hunting. Greetings and a Happy New Year 2010 Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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The 7mm Rem is a very versatile caliber. I have done well with it on game from small South Carolina deer to kudu, wildebeest and gemsbok. It's a one-shot kill caliber on almost anything with the proper bullet snd proper shot placement. I own two. The 7 Rem is an excellent caliber. | |||
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God willing I'll have one too. Thank you. Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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A question: At which leads the 257 Weatherby Magnum to caliber 7 mm Remington Magnum? Thanks I leave in peace, Osca I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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Hello ovny! Take a 300WM , a better allround cartridge for Europe ( and for Spain !). You can shoot all our game and the heavy mountain game at long range .The 7mm RM is a little bit marginal for wild boars, especialy if you shoot on running game, and the 257WM, very not popular in Europe, a cartridge for roe deers at long range but marginal for ibex in the moutains ! | |||
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Hello grandveneur. The issue is that I have a 338 WM and I want something lighter than a 300 WM, so I wonder why the 7 mm and smaller. A healthy and happy New Year. Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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Onvy, The Weatherby Vanguard in 7mm Rem Mag is a fine choice! I voted for 257 Wby, but there is nothing wrong with the 7mm at all. Especially if you do not handload, which I am not sure you do. Good choice, and you will be able to find ammo anywhere you go in the world, very likely. If you think every possible niche has been filled already, thank a wildcatter! | |||
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I voted .257 Weatherby. But I think you made a great choice. The 7mm Remington is an excelent and versital cartridge. But think you eventaly get yourself a non magnum cartridge. One that heats barrel less , and is cheaper to shoot. The .308 is the 1st to come to mind...tj3006 freedom1st | |||
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Then take a 7mm RM ! Happy new year ! | |||
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Many years ago, some likable guy by the name of Jack O'Connor wrote about virtues of a 270 Winchester. I saved my pennies and bought one as my first rifle. Today with 65 rifles in 23 calibers in the safes at the moment, 80% of the time I reach for one of the 270's unless the game and distances call for something a little bigger....and you definitely have the "bigger" end covered. Happy Gnu Year in Spain! And to everyone else, every where in the world. | |||
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I really like the 7 Mag as a choice. If you reload, then maybe the cost of Weatherby ammo isn't a factor, but if it is, 7 Mag ammo is MUCH cheaper than Weatherby ammo. I like the 257 if you are reloading I suppose, but I like the 7 if you do or if you don't! A Vanguard as you described with the Pentax scope sounds like a very good value to me also! | |||
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Thank you very much for your replies, and Happy Year 2010 to you all. I think the best option is 7 mm RM, but I am a person who hesitates. Pardon the inconvenience. Regards, Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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In the end I'm happy to see that the caliber 7 mm Remington Magnum remains highly valued by hunters. It will be the end my caliber of stalking. Thank you very much to all, Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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