6.5X57 . . .
Rimmed or rimless . . .
Only you can decide!

OP said between 222 and 308
Not sure if that meant bore or energy

If the latter……9.3x72R

3030 is just so easy to use. driving into town Saturday I saw large group of turkey birds in big field, so Sunday I checked again and there were 37 of them. yes I counted. easing on about 1/2 mile I almost ran over deer trying to cross road. avoided hitting it but boy o boy the deer was white!!!! back of ears and face were normal, the rest white!!!! first I ever saw myself. trail was well used so sat up and watched next day, no deer but bobcat bit the dust. 3030 took head off. NO I wasn't going to shoot deer but learned long ago to take gun into woods. game warden said I could as long as he knew I was going. be well.

I would pick the 270 Winchester. You can find it anywhere, perfect for deer to elk size animals, recoil is a non-issue and cartridge is long enough to easily insert in the chamber underneath a scope.

I had a Hagn built in 223 on a mini action. It was too small for my small hands. Then Martin built me a 30/06 on a medium action. It finished out at 7 pounds. I couldn't be more pleased.

Thanks for the ideas. I am getting this going.

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Originally posted by dogcat:
Thanks for the ideas. I am getting this going.

So, have you settled on a chambering...for sure?

My wife is laughing at me because it seems like every week or so I am claiming my Bradshaw Rising Block is going to be some new caliber!

The caliber of the week is 50-110. I ordered cases from Starline. Maybe a $250 set of dies and $300 worth of brass will get me to quit changing my mind!

tarbe,

The 50-110 with good loads and good bullets will kill cape buffalo very well. ( DRT with CEB Raptors. Low side of .500NE)

For shorter ranges, I'd maybe pick 6x45mm (because I want one on another receiver - the Savage 24V is a little heavy although nearly a dream come true for antelope/sage grouse).

Another vote for the 30-40 Krag. I have a Dakota Model 10 in this caliber. I'm working on a 180 grain load that'll shoot well in it. Probably a Partition.

Also hoping it'll shoot reasonably in my Francotte double of the same caliber.

Dakota

Nice piece, Mike.