Since polls are kind of fun I thought I would do one. I have a new badger m2008 I am going to build and was wondering what caliber you guys think I should build it in
New build caliber choice
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Re: New build caliber choice
I think it depends a lot on what caliber rifles you already have.... I think everyone should own 1 rifle in the classic 308 caliber, but if you already own a 308, definitely get a 260
I think it depends a lot on what caliber rifles you already have.... I think everyone should own 1 rifle in the classic 308 caliber, but if you already own a 308, definitely get a 260
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I vote 308 if you dont already have one. 260 if you reload and have a 308.
I vote 308 if you dont already have one. 260 if you reload and have a 308.
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I have every caliber listed, I am just curious what the most popular one is base on the members here
I have every caliber listed, I am just curious what the most popular one is base on the members here
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after years of shooting the .308 and a few month behind a .260, if i were to do it all over again i would start with a .260 and stay there.
so my vote is for the .260
after years of shooting the .308 and a few month behind a .260, if i were to do it all over again i would start with a .260 and stay there.
so my vote is for the .260
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I voted 260, but I honestly think it's a tossup with 7mm08. With 260 you get Lapua brass, 7mm08 has slightly better downrange energy, wind drift, and barrel life (splitting hairs though).
I voted 260, but I honestly think it's a tossup with 7mm08. With 260 you get Lapua brass, 7mm08 has slightly better downrange energy, wind drift, and barrel life (splitting hairs though).
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Since you already have at least one rifle in each caliber, I'd go with 260.
Since you already have at least one rifle in each caliber, I'd go with 260.
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I vote 7mm08 overall.However i recomend you reload,wich i'm sure you do.and stick with the lighter bullets,like 162 Amax or a Berger 168vld.
I vote 7mm08 overall.However i recomend you reload,wich i'm sure you do.and stick with the lighter bullets,like 162 Amax or a Berger 168vld.
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6.5 creedmoor is what my ar-10 and the badger action that *fingers crossed* should be delivered today is chambered in. As was said its still a good idea to have a basic .308
6.5 creedmoor is what my ar-10 and the badger action that *fingers crossed* should be delivered today is chambered in. As was said its still a good idea to have a basic .308
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I voted .260 simply because that is next on MY build plans. Have the others already! I am fond of my 7-08 though. carried or I should say spent most of the day in the woods with mine today.
I voted .260 simply because that is next on MY build plans. Have the others already! I am fond of my 7-08 though. carried or I should say spent most of the day in the woods with mine today.
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I voted 7-08, and hopefully soon so you can try it, decide you want to sell it to also try a 260- that way I might have a chance at buying it!
I voted 7-08, and hopefully soon so you can try it, decide you want to sell it to also try a 260- that way I might have a chance at buying it!
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I went 260 and I love it. If you don't want to reload go 6.5 Creedmoor.
I went 260 and I love it. If you don't want to reload go 6.5 Creedmoor.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have every caliber listed, I am just curious what the most popular one is base on the members here </div></div>
Adam, you KNOW 260 is the sniper's hide cartridge of choice.
If you've already got one of each listed, why would you want our dumbfuck opinion?
As an aside, 7mm is king.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Adam B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have every caliber listed, I am just curious what the most popular one is base on the members here </div></div>
Adam, you KNOW 260 is the sniper's hide cartridge of choice.
If you've already got one of each listed, why would you want our dumbfuck opinion?
As an aside, 7mm is king.
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260 throated long for the 142smks taking advantage of an aw mag length...kreiger barrel 8 twist ( those are very fast barrels) chopping it down to 22" ...just my opinion..it worked for me in the past.Good luck on your build.
260 throated long for the 142smks taking advantage of an aw mag length...kreiger barrel 8 twist ( those are very fast barrels) chopping it down to 22" ...just my opinion..it worked for me in the past.Good luck on your build.
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After shooting the 260, and owning several 308's, and seeing what's winning all the comps now days....260!
After shooting the 260, and owning several 308's, and seeing what's winning all the comps now days....260!
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I went with the 7mm-08, its my second favorite short action cartridge after the 300WSM.
I went with the 7mm-08, its my second favorite short action cartridge after the 300WSM.
