Getting an in-between for .30-06 and .22LR

[jasophil1]

257 Roberts or in AI or 7x57 .

 

[XTR]

223 or 7-08, 260rem…..if you can stand to look in the mirror after you do it a 6.5CM

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

6XC and be done

A GREAT "Choice",.. IF wanting,.. a 6 MM !
Love my 6 XC with, 1-7.5 Twist, Criterion Bbl., that, shoots from, 80 grain Varmint Bullets to, the 108 Grain Elite Hunter's into, One, Ragged Hole ! And, it can "handle", Deer / Antelope,.. just, FINE !

 

[Tommie]

My gun’s the coolest

 

[Dusty Stevens]

22-250

 

[No manches"]

Another vote for a 220 swift! If you reload, if not 22-250.

 

[Chuckhunter]

Just to confuse you more throw in a 22 PPC. Almost everything listed will do what you're asking.

 

[Chuckhunter]

Just to confuse you more throw in a 22 PPC. Almost everything listed will do what you're asking. On second thought make it a 22 Br. so you don't have to mess with the bolt.

 

[Rem06]

243. it wouldn't matter if you reloaded or not! 80-95gr bullets.

 

[David Milisock]

Hey everyone, first time posting here so I hope this is the right place to put this question.

Currently rocking a Browning A-bolt medallion in .30-06 for deer and longer range PA varmints like groundhogs and coyote. I have a handful of .22LR that I use for smaller game and general plinking. Been looking to get an in-between cartridge so that I can largely keep my -06 on my shelf outside deer season, while still being able to take groundhog and coyotes at up to about 500 yards. Hopefully with a few less bruises on the shoulder too cause that browning is very light for an -06 and kicks like a mule after your fourth or fifth shot of a session.

Was originally looking into getting a 243 Winchester, as I had a lot of fun and success with my brother's back in high school. However, ran across some similar rounds that might get some more usability than just a varmint rifle. Namely 6.5 Creedmoor.

So I'm curious to hear everyone's input as for what caliber may be best to bridge the gap between my .22 LR and my 30-06. A 243 winchester I think would be great, but something like the 6.5 creedmoor might be a little more usable for deer in close-moderate ranges where my browning does a little extra damage to the meat at times.

What thoughts does everyone here have? Are the 243 and 6.5 creedmoor reasonable options for what I am looking for? Are there any cartridges that I'm overlooking that could squeeze out either of my suggestions?

A straight 6MM Remington, it is a 65,000PSI cartridge and handles varmints much better than your 06 and with the right projectile deer to 250 yards and farther if you get a great shot.

 

[joshb]

Everybody should own a 223. Get an AR with a couple uppers. One light and one heavy barrel.

 

[Ggmac]

Since you live in Pa , Id say a 223 or a good chuck cartridge, 22-250 , 243 .

 

[David Milisock]

Since you live in Pa , Id say a 223 or a good chuck cartridge, 22-250 , 243 .

I live in PA they have ac24 caliber minimum for deer and no sem autos for deer.

 

[slm9s]

Fast twist 6 creed or 243.

 

[AckleymanII]

6xc, contact Urbanrifleman on this site for a barrel change out for your Remington or Savage. The 6 XC is a very, very easy to tune caliber with all bullet weights and powders I have tried.

 

[Ggmac]

I live in PA they have ac24 caliber minimum for deer and no sem autos for deer.

Talking chucks not deer ! If he wanted a deer only cartridge, I say a 30/30 or 35 rem in a light bolt or lever .

 

[Tommie]

Are the 243 and 6.5 creedmoor reasonable options for what I am looking for?

Yes. Pick one and have fun. No need to over-think this.

 

[10XSHOOTER]

A .243 or a .260. factory ammo can be had.

 

[Rem06]

I live in PA they have ac24 caliber minimum for deer and no sem autos for deer.

really? 24cal minimum is new to me???
i never heard that?

 

[biggun2869]

None of these posts are steering you wrong! I happen to have an older Medalion grade browning w/boss in 30-06, has recoil of 22-250 and kills hard