What caliber Savage 111 to buy?

clfergus · 03-09-2009

Just curious on what caliber everyone likes as an all around caliber for a savage 111 bolt? I could possibly see myself doing some hunting trips in the future, like to target shoot at atterbury, maybe a longer range SHTF gun. I already have a 30-30 336, but never shot a 30-06, .270 etc.

I see some Savage 111 pachages at dicks with accutrigger in 30-06, .270. Don't see any .308s. I guess I am leaning toward 30-06. Recoil harsh? Would it be in a savage with composite stock = light gun?

Thanks

42769vette · 03-09-2009

if you are planning on hunting out west or anything along those lines and target shooting i would lean toward the 270 or a 7mm.

clfergus · 03-09-2009

Why the .270 vs. 30-06..i have no experience with either. Range in .270 greater?

42769vette · 03-09-2009

a 270 has less recoil so you will probably pratice more, i think most guns are sutible for most things with enough pratice.

a 270 has a flatter trajectory from a 200 yd zero a 270 may be 35 inches low (guess) and a 30-06 may be 50 45 inchs low (guess) that all depends on the bullet you are using.

on the flip side a 30-06 can shoot a heavier bullet so it would buck the wind better.

both are sutible for any animal i can think of in america from whitetails to elk, on elk the rule of thumb is you need 2000 lbs of knockdown power at the range the animal is. with a 270 your max range may be closer than a 30-06.

all this depends on the load you use

JByer323 · 03-10-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42769vette

a 270 has less recoil so you will probably pratice more, i think most guns are sutible for most things with enough pratice.

a 270 has a flatter trajectory from a 200 yd zero a 270 may be 35 inches low (guess) and a 30-06 may be 50 45 inchs low (guess) that all depends on the bullet you are using.

on the flip side a 30-06 can shoot a heavier bullet so it would buck the wind better.

both are sutible for any animal i can think of in america from whitetails to elk, on elk the rule of thumb is you need 2000 lbs of knockdown power at the range the animal is. with a 270 your max range may be closer than a 30-06.

all this depends on the load you use

This is pretty much a fantastic post.

gglass · 03-10-2009

.300 Win Mag

clfergus · 03-14-2009

I think I have settled on this Savage Model 11GCNS in .308 caliber. Should be a fun target gun and servce any hunting purposes in the future. Any thoughts? I like the accutrigger option and the wood. It looks nice. .308 a good round?

Robert Richardson · 03-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by clfergus

I think I have settled on this Savage Model 11GCNS in .308 caliber. Should be a fun target gun and servce any hunting purposes in the future. Any thoughts? I like the accutrigger option and the wood. It looks nice. .308 a good round?

It's a great all purpose round,good choice,lots of different bullets and loads available.

Richard · 03-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by clfergus

I think I have settled on this Savage Model 11GCNS in .308 caliber. Should be a fun target gun and servce any hunting purposes in the future. Any thoughts? I like the accutrigger option and the wood. It looks nice. .308 a good round?

.308 is a good choice.

clfergus · 03-15-2009

Bought the savage 11GCNS today in .308. Now all i have to do is find a good local source of ammo. Gander wanted 20.00 a box. Anyone seen it cheaper.

03-09-2009	#1 (permalink)
clfergus Joy in The Journey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Indy Posts: 346	What caliber Savage 111 to buy? Just curious on what caliber everyone likes as an all around caliber for a savage 111 bolt? I could possibly see myself doing some hunting trips in the future, like to target shoot at atterbury, maybe a longer range SHTF gun. I already have a 30-30 336, but never shot a 30-06, .270 etc. I see some Savage 111 pachages at dicks with accutrigger in 30-06, .270. Don't see any .308s. I guess I am leaning toward 30-06. Recoil harsh? Would it be in a savage with composite stock = light gun? Thanks

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gglass Sharpshooter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michiana Posts: 737	.300 Win Mag __________________ "Let me guess... This isn't about the alcohol or tobacco."

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42769vette Master Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south of richmond in Posts: 2,811	if you are planning on hunting out west or anything along those lines and target shooting i would lean toward the 270 or a 7mm.

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clfergus Joy in The Journey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Indy Posts: 346	Why the .270 vs. 30-06..i have no experience with either. Range in .270 greater?

03-09-2009	#4 (permalink)
42769vette Master Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south of richmond in Posts: 2,811	a 270 has less recoil so you will probably pratice more, i think most guns are sutible for most things with enough pratice. a 270 has a flatter trajectory from a 200 yd zero a 270 may be 35 inches low (guess) and a 30-06 may be 50 45 inchs low (guess) that all depends on the bullet you are using. on the flip side a 30-06 can shoot a heavier bullet so it would buck the wind better. both are sutible for any animal i can think of in america from whitetails to elk, on elk the rule of thumb is you need 2000 lbs of knockdown power at the range the animal is. with a 270 your max range may be closer than a 30-06. all this depends on the load you use

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clfergus Joy in The Journey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Indy Posts: 346	I think I have settled on this Savage Model 11GCNS in .308 caliber. Should be a fun target gun and servce any hunting purposes in the future. Any thoughts? I like the accutrigger option and the wood. It looks nice. .308 a good round?

03-15-2009	#10 (permalink)
clfergus Joy in The Journey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Indy Posts: 346	Bought the savage 11GCNS today in .308. Now all i have to do is find a good local source of ammo. Gander wanted 20.00 a box. Anyone seen it cheaper.