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  1. 05-09-2017, 05:21 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    To be honest, I'd decide on the rifle 1st, then decide on the calbre from what is available.
    There are not many rifles you won't find in 308win. Should be lots of choices out there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    There are not many rifles you won't find in 308win. Should be lots of choices out there.
    Very true, but I would still decide rifle before calibre simply for fit, feel and ergonomics. Then see what is around in calibre for that rifle. There isn't a huge amount of difference in performance from the various chamberings for the distances it will likely be used at.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Very true, but I would still decide rifle before calibre simply for fit, feel and ergonomics. Then see what is around in calibre for that rifle. There isn't a huge amount of difference in performance from the various chamberings for the distances it will likely be used at.

    Very good advice. Especially the underlined bit....
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