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

[joshb]

We’re so far into opinions and what people like that you’re head is probably spinning. Buy a 243, a 223, a 22-250 and a 6.5x47. Shoot them and get back to us!

 

[David Milisock]

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

Yep, the PA Game Commission has a 27-caliber minimum for Elk also. Like a 140 or a 160 grain 6.5 from a 6.5 x 55 is not enough but a 130 from a 270 is ok.

 

[Rem06]

Yep, the PA Game Commission has a 27-caliber minimum for Elk also. Like a 140 or a 160 grain 6.5 from a 6.5 x 55 is not enough but a 130 from a 270 is ok.

i guess i need to get my book back out. last i knew 223 was fine and 6.5 120gr for elk is also?
i have a 6.5 and saw it was legal and i have used a 223 on whitetails too?

 

[choprzrul]

Most any of these should work just fine: https://www.gunbroker.com/Bolt-Acti...ize=96&Sort=13&View=1&Ch-Caliber=.257 Roberts

 

[Rem06]

Yep, the PA Game Commission has a 27-caliber minimum for Elk also. Like a 140 or a 160 grain 6.5 from a 6.5 x 55 is not enough but a 130 from a 270 is ok.

any centerfire.
264 120gr
2021-2022 digest
223 or 243
and he has a 30-06 for elk

 

[choprzrul]

any centerfire.
264 120gr
2021-2022 digest
223 or 243
and he has a 30-06 for elk

All lead projectiles of 120gr or more for elk in PA?? No copper jackets allowed? No Barnes TTSX allowed? This seems quite odd to me....

 

[Rem06]

All lead projectiles of 120gr or more for elk in PA?? No copper jackets allowed? No Barnes TTSX allowed? This seems quite odd to me....

yes barnes ,they are made to expand.
gotta understand Pa liberals.

 

[Tommie]

Another thread derailed…

 

[joshb]

Another thread derailed…

Every “What should I buy” thread goes this way. What did you expect? Opinions?

 

[David Milisock]

any centerfire.
264 120gr
2021-2022 digest
223 or 243
and he has a 30-06 for elk

Is that dated 2021? If so good!

 

[David Milisock]

i guess i need to get my book back out. last i knew 223 was fine and 6.5 120gr for elk is also?
i have a 6.5 and saw it was legal and i have used a 223 on whitetails too?

If you're in PA make sure the book is 2021. They allowed semi autos and then dropped them for deer. Then did a few other weird things.

 

[howl]

223 will do a lot of work up to deer with patient selection and execution of shot placement. 22-250 is more of a good thing for the low volume shooter. 6.5 Grendel lives there too.

A basic battery includes 22lr, 223 and 308. In your case the 30/06 takes the place of the 308. I strongly suggest filling out the basic battery and owning lots of ammo before buying more guns. Hard to do!

 

[moorepower]

You can't be serious about ONLY needing ONE more rifle!! My vote would be a 6cm . Coming with a fast twist barrel from the factory is a plus, and a wide variety of factory ammo. Nothing wrong with a .243 either. I have shot many deer with mine. If you just want to go shooting for fun, a .223 is really hard to beat.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Another thread derailed…

Did somebody say derail?