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buckasssailor · 2009-12-15 22:12:39

Which would be a better caliber for a r700 .got a choice of .270 or .308 Ill be using it for deer hunting at short to medium range 150-200 yards There is a Bushnell Trophy 3x9x50 on the .308 ,is it a good scope

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Remington 700

15-12-2009 10:12pm

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buckasssailor

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Which would be a better caliber for a r700 .got a choice of .270 or .308
Ill be using it for deer hunting at short to medium range 150-200 yards
There is a Bushnell Trophy 3x9x50 on the .308 ,is it a good scope

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#2 15-12-2009 10:33pm

doyle61

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i have a remington 700 heavy barrell myself in .308 and love it. lovely rifle to use

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#3 15-12-2009 11:35pm

kakashka

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I'd be leaning towards .308
Sorry but No experience of Bushnell

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#4 15-12-2009 11:52pm

HUBERTUS

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doyle61 wrote: »

i have a remington 700 heavy barrell myself in .308 and love it. lovely rifle to use

A good calibre and a good rifle. I had a Bushnell Banner scope once and it was OK.

HWH.

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#5 16-12-2009 11:53am

ejg

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Go for the 308, The short action is a bit easier to handle. More aftermarket bits available. Great selection of ammo and much longer barrel life than a 270.
edi

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#6 16-12-2009 1:55pm

buckasssailor

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I was thinking about getting a Bushnell Banner , so ill see how good the Trophy is

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