I have an Encore frame that I need a new barrel for.
This will be for hunting mainly.
Right now I have hunting rifles in 223, 270 WSM, 6.5 Grendel, 450 Bushmaster, and 300 Win Mag. What would be a good choice to maybe fill in some gaps or just be a good all arounder for medium sized game up to Mule Deer. I was considering 7mmWSM but it seems that's a no-go in encore barrels.
So whatcha think?
I was thinking maybe 6.5x55 or 260 (Any real benefit in either of these?) I keep hearing great things about 6.5x55.
Any other ideas? I would prefer to keep the rifle short and handy with maybe a 22" barrel if that matters.
This will be for hunting mainly.
Right now I have hunting rifles in 223, 270 WSM, 6.5 Grendel, 450 Bushmaster, and 300 Win Mag. What would be a good choice to maybe fill in some gaps or just be a good all arounder for medium sized game up to Mule Deer. I was considering 7mmWSM but it seems that's a no-go in encore barrels.
So whatcha think?
I was thinking maybe 6.5x55 or 260 (Any real benefit in either of these?) I keep hearing great things about 6.5x55.
Any other ideas? I would prefer to keep the rifle short and handy with maybe a 22" barrel if that matters.