I am ready to buy a mid-caliber rifle to split the difference between my heavy, 9 lbs., 30-06 and my .223's.
I want to use this rifle for everything except elk (or bear); e.g. white tails, mule deer, perhaps a pronghorn or Mountain Goat if I can get a tag.
Originally I was thinking about a .260 Remington or 6.5 Creedmoor but I don't plan on hand-loading and the price or practice ammo is a big factor for me.
At this point, it looks like a 25-06 is the best overall fit for a lighter kicking, long range rifle.
Thinking of a T3 Lite in 25-06 but would like to hear other opinions. Weight is a factor as I like to be able to walk all day in rough terrain with my rifle.
I want to use this rifle for everything except elk (or bear); e.g. white tails, mule deer, perhaps a pronghorn or Mountain Goat if I can get a tag.
Originally I was thinking about a .260 Remington or 6.5 Creedmoor but I don't plan on hand-loading and the price or practice ammo is a big factor for me.
At this point, it looks like a 25-06 is the best overall fit for a lighter kicking, long range rifle.
Thinking of a T3 Lite in 25-06 but would like to hear other opinions. Weight is a factor as I like to be able to walk all day in rough terrain with my rifle.