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I have been around firearms a long time and learned a lot of things from a guy Ducktrickster probably knows that lives in Iota and was retired military gun nut and our former Swat commander. We reloaded literally thousands of rounds by hand, weighing each casing, match grade projectiles, custom trigger jobs, etc., etc., etc...... Not trying to sound like some know it all, but lets just say, I shoot alot!
I have in my hunting guns at home my 3 that put game in the freezer. Two of these are purchases I made since I have had kids coming up into the hunting world. They are Weatherby Vanguard .270, Ruger Compact .243, and Savage 7mm-08.
Of all the ones listed as my 3 "go to guns", the most accurate, fun to shoot with best "performance" of kills and recoil is by far the 7mm-08. I would like to get another in a little larger frame, w/ thumbhole stock for me, instead of taking my kids gun all the time! Lighter recoil than the .270, excellent range and ballistics with better knock down than the .243.
Now, if it's just for fun and we are talking about varmit shooting, that little .243 Compact is a blast. It's like shooting a .22 @ 200 yd targets!
We are getting ready to tune up some guns for the upcoming season, so let me know if you want to drive out to the range and "test fire" some guns. Whatever you decide, spent the money to send your gun to Mike Brazda in Arnuadville @ Bayou Teche Guns for a custome trigger job. You will not believe how much better you shoot with a trigger job. Also, test different rounds for your best group.
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