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New rifle

arraflipperarraflipper Member Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
While I am asking for advice. I just purchased a new browning ss xbolt in 7mm08. What procedure should I follow as to breaking in this rifle? I plan on reloading for this rifle, any pet loads that will work well in the browning? I also have a tc encore pistol in the 7mm08.
Thank you
Ken
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  • arraflipperarraflipper Member Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have been looking at the new 17 Caliber Fireball, and the 204 Caliber Ruger to use for coyotes and fox. Sure would like to hear a few thoughts from others, on which you think is best and why.

    Thanks

    Jim
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  • arraflipperarraflipper Member Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi everyone,I need a little advice.I'm going to buy a rifle just for plinking at the range.I want something that is vary accurate,don't kick and shoots cheap ammo if there is such a thing.I will be shooting from 75 yards to 150 yards.Thanks Joe [baba1]
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  • arraflipperarraflipper Member Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about a Tikka T3? I am looking at another rifle and these have started to look really good. Thanks for the help.
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  • longbow589longbow589 Member Posts: 60 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi Flipper and welcome. In my personal experience the 17 Fire ball is too light of a bullet and it is effected greatly by the wind . Even with a small breeze the drift if extreme. The 204 Ruger is not so effected by the wind but ammo is very expensive . The best bet for me is the 243 Winchester of a 6 mm. You can get the ammo at a low price. They both are fast and flat shooting. If you want to do long range coyote shooting you must shoot a lot and get constant grouping witch is the key to getting good hits over 200 yards. good luck and I hope you the best.
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    The 17 fireball is a great cartridge for shooting small game, it is accurate and effecient but it it easly affected by wind
    The 204 has built a name for itself as a smoking cartridge, but wind is also an issue as is finding good bullets for reloading.
    I personally prefer a good .223 as it takes care of all of the above problems, plus it is really inexpensive to shoot.
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  • OdawgpOdawgp Member Posts: 5,380 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    204

    I have a 223,22-250,243 and all have become closet queens since I bought a 204. Have you ever shot a rifle where through the scope you can watch the bullet hit the target or poke a hole in the paper?

    204 ruger owners have

    http://www.rugerhunting.com/forum/
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  • Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would take a .223 over both for various reasons, but that is me. Of the two you have mentioned I would go with the .204 Ruger. Flat shooting and less affected by wind then the .17 Fireball. Have heard many good things about the round.

    Jon
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  • blacarrowblacarrow Member Posts: 424 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dear odawgp,

    I've watched a 45-70 through a scope and seen it punch a hole in a target. That doesn't mean it's a good choice for a varmint cartridge. You can also kill a deer with a .22LR rimfire, but that doesn't mean it's a big game round either.

    The .243 or even .223 is a much better choice.

    We need to have respect for the game we harvest. A quick humane kill is what we should strive for with a cartridge that will accomplish just that.

    I've hunted many of the Continents and have always agreed with the author Clyde Ormond, who said in the title of one of his books, "Use Enough Gun"

    I retired from Browning Arms, where I was the Chief Firearms Engineer for many years. In the course of my work, I fired hundreds of thousands of rounds, observing the performance of both the rifles tested and the ammunition.

    Hope this opinion helps.
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  • Colonel PlinkColonel Plink Member Posts: 16,460
    edited November -1
    If you're harvesting hides, the 204 should do it, with proper bullet placement. If you're just killin' predators, I'd go with the 6mm family.
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  • arraflipperarraflipper Member Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks everyone for the input, I do appreciate the thoughts. Lots of good knowledge out there. I have been looking at the ballistic charts, and now have a better idea of what to do with your help.

    Jim
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 243 is a lot of fun to reach out and smackem.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 243 loaded with a 55grain Nosler Ballistic tip, in either hand loads, or factory form is a screamer. It is what the 22-250, and 220 swift would like to be. It is an unbelievable performer.
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  • bgjohnbgjohn Member Posts: 2,275 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get one of each caliber, no problemo.
    JM[:D]
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