I typically hunt with my 30-06 bolt action rifle and like to go to the range to practice with it as well. I plan on taking it on an elk hunt this fall. However I don't go elk hunting every year and as I get older am tiring of the recoil when practicing with this rifle.
I would like to buy a rifle that I could reliably use on deer but I don't want something close to the 30-06 in recoil.
I would like a gun that shoots a circa 120 grain bullet and list my order of preference as follows: .257 Roberts, .260 remington, 25-06, and 6.5 Swede.
If I go with the .257 Roberts, I have narrowed my search to two rifles; a Remington 700 CDL with a fluted stainless barrel and wood stock or a Ruger 1A light sporter. Both guns are limited edition models but are available NIB for circa $1,000.
Any thoghts or guidance would be appreciated.
I would like to buy a rifle that I could reliably use on deer but I don't want something close to the 30-06 in recoil.
I would like a gun that shoots a circa 120 grain bullet and list my order of preference as follows: .257 Roberts, .260 remington, 25-06, and 6.5 Swede.
If I go with the .257 Roberts, I have narrowed my search to two rifles; a Remington 700 CDL with a fluted stainless barrel and wood stock or a Ruger 1A light sporter. Both guns are limited edition models but are available NIB for circa $1,000.
Any thoghts or guidance would be appreciated.