Author Topic: what barrel should i get?? (Read 525 times)

TrapperZach · « **on:** March 09, 2006, 12:40:02 AM »

i got some money now and am goin to get a barel for my handi for deer hunting. i was thinking about the .44 mag because im in a more wooded area but i might end up hunting some in SC and the place i might end up has long open roads. will the 44 do it for me there? but pretty much what im askin is what yall think i should get? also i do plan on starting reloding.
also how long did it take yall to get ur barrels back? will mine be back before next winter?

RackWrangler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:10:47 AM »

243, 270, 280, 30-30, 30-06, 308, 7mm-08, 45-70.

Take your pick all would work for your application.

I personally would choose the 30-30, 308, or the always popular 45-70.

RackWrangler

Ranger J · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:47:44 AM »

Get a .308 or 45/70. Avoid the .44 (personal experience)
RJ

RackWrangler · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:32:37 AM »

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also how long did it take yall to get ur barrels back? will mine be back before next winter?

The standard reply is 6-8 weeks, but most people have found they get them back sooner than that. Mine took 2 weeks and 3 days. I was very pleased. :eek:

RackWrangler

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:43:58 AM »

I'm seconding the advice to avoid the 44 mag--mine is shooting good with .430 hardcast bullets but that's luck of the draw.

45-70, 30-30 are my recommendations-if you handload you can use pointed bullets in the 30-30 which will carry a bit farther than the round-nosed kind found in factory loads.

How long would your longest shot be? around here 50 yds is a long shot for deer; my longest on this side of the cascades was 80 yds.

Bythe way, shooting down a road is probably not a good idea.--even with a good view a bullet could skip/ricochet quite aways.

TrapperZach · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2006, 12:25:03 PM »

ok thanks. this is a hunting camp they got stands set up and its a large place. ive been thinking about the 30-30 but also maybe the .280

Norseman112 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2006, 01:37:47 PM »

Both are great choices, I am looking at getting a .280 barrel. The .280 will give you more range. Ofcourse you may not need the extra range, but you have it in case you need it. Good luck in your choice.

John

greenjeans · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:06:46 PM »

Can't go wrong with the .270 or 30-06, either.

nea243 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2006, 09:35:31 PM »

i love my 30-30 for hunting i use win. brass and primes 150 grn nosler ballistic tips 31 grains imr 3031. i am not afraid to take shoots out to 150 yards on deer size game. :-)

steve

TrapperZach · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2006, 12:37:32 AM »

ive decided to go with the 30-06
thanks guys
zach