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Offline txhunter

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« on: October 01, 2004, 08:34:37 AM »
I am new to TC firearms. I live in an area where the shots on most game animals tend to average around 150-250 yards. I am interested in finding a caliber for an Encore that will take Antelope, Deer, and javelina without blowing them away. I had been debating a .25-06 or a .300 win mag. I would also love to know some good recipes for these two calibers if anyone has one. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2004, 08:57:13 AM »
txhunter,
Welcome to GBO.
I would say take a look at the 6.5 JDJ. I have had a lot of good fun shooting mine, Its super accurate and holds up good over distance. It would be a good 200 yd deer gun. Good luck with what ever you decide to go with...........Joe..........
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2004, 10:34:36 AM »
Quote from: cknight98
from the description of your intended uses, i think you have several options on the Encore platform.  you could include a .243, .25-06, .260, 7mm-08, .308, & .30-06.  i dont see a need to go to more power than that for your uses, i'm guessing the .300WM will blow them away like you want to avoid.  of those listed, i'd probably go with the 7mm-08 or .308, but the .25-06 would be a darn good choice as well.  there is also a whole slew of wildcats out there that would fill your needs, if that tickles your fancy.



I would have to second what Chris said.  :D
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I am leaning to the .25-06
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2004, 06:48:16 PM »
I think that you guys are right. The .300 does leave a good size hole. The .25-06 is readily available too. My brother suggested a 6.5x55(or something like that) He said that it a real good round for my area. Do any of you have any knowledge of this round? Thanks for all of the replys.
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2004, 03:22:08 AM »
Amen to Chris and Redhawk.
 The 7/ 08 is a great choice. It will take anything in TX at 200 yards without disecting it. The 2506 is awesome too but I shoot it out of a #1. It has killed a few west TX white tails with one shot. The 6.5x55 is an excellent cartridge. It is to Europe what the  06 is to us. In a pistol I would shoot a 120 to 130 to get my velocity up. I shoot it out of a 24" savage with 140 sierra boattails with great results. The sectional density and BC are superb.
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