powerbelly said:
AgLA06 said:
I sent my dad that article Saturday. He's been looking to build something new for his all around hunting rifle similar to a .280. Something with more umph than his .257 that he can use on just about any big game in Texas, but with a shorter barrel and less recoil than his 300 win mag.
Seemed like this could be it if it becomes mainstream.
A 257 can handle any big game in texas
That's your opinion. And definitely true if only hunting hill country or east Texas white tail. 110 gr isn't what he wants to shoot for larger white tail, exotics, and big game. He's looking for something more in the 150 - 165gr range. And a .257 doesn't fit that bill. He's looking for a combination of ballistics, bullet size, barrel length, and kick. He's narrowed it down to something between a 6.5 to .280.
His all around rifle right now is a .300 win mag shooting 180gr bullets. If he was going to step down to 100gr - 110gr bullets he'd just shoot his .243 that he loves. That's not what he wants.
And I agree with what he's trying to do as he physically fine in his 60s, but looking to drop the long length and kick of his win mag. Especially since he probably won't chase elk anymore, but it's always a possibility. And he wouldn't feel comfortable using a .257 on larger game (fallow, axis, nilgai, elk. etc.) at shots over 200 yards. It's also why he been hesitant to go 6.5 Creedmoor even though it should work as well. Since confidence is a big force in good shooting, I'm okay with him being picky.