Frank Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Right, for all those who stalk deer, which caliber would you choose? Please give your reasons why and explain why you have chosen another caliber that is not listed. I would be greatfull for everyone that votes, to put in a comment. Cheers, Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Would use a .223 for roe control due to good range and cost per bullet. Its also great for foxes and long range small vermin. Good all-rounder that happens to be legal as well for roe (in Scotland). For large deer i dont know,maybe 308? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Voted .243 as this is what i use for Rod, Muntjac and Fallow. I know .243 is more than capable for Reds and Sika but for the larger Deer but if i was just stalking Reds then i would choose 6.5x55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun86 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 i have only ever used a 243 and have had no problems! iv taken big fallows bucks and roe bucks out at 154 metres and never had a problem! i prefer to neck shot so a 100 grain bullet in the neck will take down most game! iv stalked big cornish reds with a 243, i never got the shot but had absolute confidence he would have been dropped. younggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 8 votes and only 3 comments, mmmm. Come on, please put down your explanations and experiences. Cheers, Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 6.5X55. Good long range callibre, no faffing around. Its what il go for when im ready Plenty of reloading kit available too. And my Mentor is a keen 6.5 shooter.. should be able to learn a bit more about this from him, as he may bring his to the range on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno2506 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 6.5X55. Good long range callibre, no faffing around. Its what il go for when im ready Plenty of reloading kit available too. And my Mentor is a keen 6.5 shooter.. should be able to learn a bit more about this from him, as he may bring his to the range on Wednesday. i can only speak as i find mate i use 270 or 25 06 they shoot very flat and i,v had no problems with them but i use home loads a lot of my mates use 308 and they swear by them ithink u could discuss this subject all night danno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Thats why I stay up all night on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno2506 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Thats why I stay up all night on here hello mate hope u get on with 222 danno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Voted .243 as its what i use for Roes and Munties... the few i have shot with them have gone right down with no fuss, and i find the meat damage is not so great. Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 As recommended by my Stalking mentor as it was all he used, .270 for me, very happy with it, especially now she has a T8 fitted, it has turned her into a pussy cat. A lot of people say a bit large for Roe, but using .130grain no problems. But as i live in Scotland i can also use my .222, so i have a choice. However, my ground has Roe & Sika, so it's the .270, my .222 is turning into my sole foxing rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 6.5 for me as it will deal with all 6 species and on ticket for foxes as well. However I predict the 25-06 will the next 6.5x55, in other words, it is seen as bit wierd, but in a few years time everyone will be shooting them (especially as more and more stalkers are using mods) I bought my 6.5 3 or 4 years ago and I couldn't find a dealer anywhere near me that had one, they told me I was mad and I should have applied for a 243 now if I asked them if they had a 25-06, they would say "what the hell do you want one those, you should get yourself a 6.5" What comes arround goes arround as they say. The most experienced stalker I know has half a dozen deer legal rifles and only ever takes his 25-06 out on the hills these days, for Red's and foxes - so when it happens you can say you heard it here first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Not hijacking your poll Frank, Funny you should say that Stu, but in the last couple of years my mentor switched to a 25-06, Sako fin light, but he is 70, i think the .270 was getting a bit much for him The 25-06 was first introduced in 1920, and went under the name 25 niedner, but not until 1969 did remmington offer the 700 chambered for a standard 25-06 So it has been around for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holland&Holland Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I use a .308W (125 grains sako for roe). Mainly because i can shoot any game with the 308 like wildboar, deer, roedeer, fallow, muntjac, fox .... with it. The .243 is a good roecaliber, but bit underpowered for the bigger boar and deer. (at least that is what i think ) So an allrounder the 308, where i shoot you never know what you get in front of you, so a bit cumbersome to carry two caliber guns with you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Frank, You know my choice..........22-250 all the way!!! As I only stalk farmland Roe I don't need anything else, it sure does the business. Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 T3 in .243 with T8 for Fox/Munty/Roe. I love this caliber! T3 in .270 with T8 for Fallow/Red. Extremely happy with the accuracy of both calibers, reloading stuff very easy to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 T3 in .243 with T8 for Fox/Munty/Roe. I love this caliber! Thats what i have now and i'm very pleased with the results so far am zeroing tomorrow so we will see if things are still good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Great response so far everyone :o Thanks very much, keep it coming if you can Looks like the 6.5 is getting a good response, my next caliber If all goes well Stuart, i know exactly what you mean about folks telling me what to get ect. Most seem to be .243 mad over here, but the wise few know from experience that the 6.5 brings all deer down without a fuss. As for choice of make, im not too sure on this one yet , plenty of time to think about it. Its between CZ , Browning, Tikka and Mauser. The Mauser looks good? Link below: http://www.mauserwaffen.de/index.php?id=27&lang=en Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Great response so far everyone :o Thanks very much, keep it coming if you can Looks like the 6.5 is getting a good response, my next caliber If all goes well Stuart, i know exactly what you mean about folks telling me what to get ect. Most seem to be .243 mad over here, but the wise few know from experience that the 6.5 brings all deer down without a fuss. As for choice of make, im not too sure on this one yet , plenty of time to think about it. Its between CZ , Browning, Tikka and Mauser. The Mauser looks good? Link below: http://www.mauserwaffen.de/index.php?id=27&lang=en Frank. You know you want to .............Keep with a Wooden stock that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 You know you want to .............Keep with a Wooden stock that is go for synthetic Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dunkield Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 and another vote for synthethic, you won't care if you scratch it then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holland&Holland Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 I have a wooden stock right now. It's ok but if i would have to be a new (other) gun i would buy a synthetic stock. Wood is a natural material so it works when it's raining, cold, warm, damp etc... So your barrel will have some movement as well. Can influence your shooting, depens when you where zeroing your gun. Not by much but it does have some effect. No worries with synthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 I agree with the synthetic lads.....unfortunately I have wooden stocks on both my .234 and .270. The .243 is getting a lot of work, and consequently the stock is getting marked, I wish I'd gone for a synth version now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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