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Post by frenchy on Dec 2, 2010 15:37:26 GMT -5
hey guys... i need help picking out a hypo rifle, i need brand, model, caliber ..ect,,, ill be using it for coyote hunting but wont be keeping the furs so overkill isnt a problem  (please keep caliber price and availablity in mind ) i was thinking remington 770 or savage edge in 270 or 308 any help will be apreciated |
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Post by jonboy on Dec 2, 2010 17:44:31 GMT -5
My father-in-law just bought a Savage Axis .243. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet or even hold it for that matter, but for the money Savage makes a pretty good rifle. They have changed the name of the Edge to the Axis. It's the same gun but I guess they ran into some copyright issues with the Edge name because of the shaving cream and something else. He wanted something that he could shoot coyotes with in the pasture as well as something that would put down a cow if and when the time came. I advised him to go with the .243. It's plenty for what he wanted and the ammo won't break your bank like some other calibers. I'll let you know what I think when I get a chance to shoot it. His came with a middle of the road scope and I think he paid something like $340 for a brand new 2011.
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Post by frenchy on Dec 2, 2010 17:55:41 GMT -5
sorry i forgot to mention that i want a big enough caliber to hunt out west if i ever get the chance... deer, elk...ect
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Post by anthonydykes on Dec 2, 2010 21:26:32 GMT -5
from what I've seen on the EDGE, It appears to be a DAMN nice rifle. Of course this is coming from the guy who owns a 110, which is basically a predecessor to the edge. all in all, its a great design, comes in a caliber you prefer, and is VERY user friendly on the wallet! Do what feels right.
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Post by B-rad on Dec 2, 2010 21:57:51 GMT -5
well i know people who hunt elk with 270's so thats plenty.
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Post by Brian on Dec 2, 2010 22:50:24 GMT -5
I am a huge fan of Savage rifles and the Savage brand. They make high quality products at a great price. They are accurate right out of the box and just feel good to shoot. The couple of Remingtons that I have shot have not really impressed me. I'd go with the Axis.
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Post by frenchy on Dec 3, 2010 7:42:46 GMT -5
could anyone tell me where you can find cheap 270 ammo???
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Post by anthonydykes on Dec 3, 2010 9:49:03 GMT -5
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Post by Brian on Dec 3, 2010 15:00:38 GMT -5
unless you find a sale or buy in bulk, I've found that ammo prices are pretty similar between stores. I have found a lot of great deals on the clearance racks of Gander Mountain. Not sure if you have those stores in Indiana or not.
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Post by anthonydykes on Dec 3, 2010 17:27:08 GMT -5
Yea we got a couple of em. Hey frenchy, You could always go to the Gun show, Buy supplies and a Lee Loader, and Load/REload your own. thats what I do with my 30.06
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Post by frenchy on Dec 3, 2010 18:43:35 GMT -5
i can get cheap 270 ammo for $16/box but can get 308/30.06 ammo for the same price and even cheaper  ill prolly learn to reload one of these days but dont really feel like it 16 ANTHONY: whats ur 30.06 kick like??? |
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Post by Greenedog on Dec 3, 2010 19:01:31 GMT -5
You could always use the benelli for yotes too. They make predator specific loads now that are "supposedly" capable of 70 yard shots. When Chase and me called a while back he was packing the .243 and I had his benelli loaded with 3.5" BB's. |
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Post by alabamaoutdoors on Dec 3, 2010 19:07:36 GMT -5
Walmart sells 130 and 150 grain .270 federals for 14 dollars here.
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Post by anthonydykes on Dec 3, 2010 21:45:04 GMT -5
i can get cheap 270 ammo for $16/box but can get 308/30.06 ammo for the same price and even cheaper ill prolly learn to reload one of these days but dont really feel like it 16 ANTHONY: whats ur 30.06 kick like??? Deffinately manageable. I shot 18 rounds tonight gettin it all squared away, and I'm not hurtin TOO bad. I think you would have NO PROBLEM with an 30.06 |
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Post by frenchy on Dec 4, 2010 9:38:17 GMT -5
i can get cheap 270 ammo for $16/box but can get 308/30.06 ammo for the same price and even cheaper ill prolly learn to reload one of these days but dont really feel like it 16 ANTHONY: whats ur 30.06 kick like??? Deffinately manageable. I shot 18 rounds tonight gettin it all squared away, and I'm not hurtin TOO bad. I think you would have NO PROBLEM with an 30.06 if i get a 30.06, will my accuracy differ when i use lighter bullets for coyotes(125gr) instead of something like 150-1610gr?? |
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(please keep caliber price and availablity in mind 
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