My first posting on the forum.
I am looking for a rifle that can be used for range work as well as hunting. I like the new DPMS Hunter with 18" barrel. They have shaved about 3 lbs off the rifle so it can be easily carried on long walks to the stand (hunting whitetail and hogs). I have narrowed it down to .308 vs .260. I hear a lot about the .260, but the ammo is not readily available and the better Nosler brass is virtually impossible to find right now. I already reload for .308, but was interested in a new caliber (already several rifles in .308). Any thoughts on the this rifle or an alternative? Thoughts on caliber selection would also be appreciated.
Thanks from the new guy.......
I am looking for a rifle that can be used for range work as well as hunting. I like the new DPMS Hunter with 18" barrel. They have shaved about 3 lbs off the rifle so it can be easily carried on long walks to the stand (hunting whitetail and hogs). I have narrowed it down to .308 vs .260. I hear a lot about the .260, but the ammo is not readily available and the better Nosler brass is virtually impossible to find right now. I already reload for .308, but was interested in a new caliber (already several rifles in .308). Any thoughts on the this rifle or an alternative? Thoughts on caliber selection would also be appreciated.
Thanks from the new guy.......