Thinking about a new/old rifle

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   Good points Bear. 
I don't know if it was that way back then but , as you know, we are at least 10 maybe 15 years behind the rest of the country. If that was the case, The .270 was pretty well known by the time people around here heard about the 250-3000. 

Believe it or not, When I first got to hunt deer in the late 70's it wasn't unusual to see people around here carrying 30-30's out in the field. 

I agree that bigger is better but if I was lost somewhere on the great plains of Wyoming and had to survive the rest of my life I would be comfortable with anything from 25 caliber to .30.

Edited by Wing master - 24 March 2025 at 16:16

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Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 March 2025 at 16:11
	Good points Bear. I don't know if it was that way back then but , as you know, we are at least 10 maybe 15 years behind the rest of the country. If that was the case, The .270 was pretty well known by the time people around here heard about the 250-3000. Believe it or not, When I first got to hunt deer in the late 70's it wasn't unusual to see people around here carrying 30-30's out in the field. I agree that bigger is better but if I was lost somewhere on the great plains of Wyoming and had to survive the rest of my life I would be comfortable with anything from 25 caliber to .30. Edited by Wing master - 24 March 2025 at 16:16
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Location: Appalachian Mtn Status: Offline Points: 14390	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 March 2025 at 04:22
	Lots of hunter here in the east still think 30-30 is greatest deer rifle...and it might just be.
	“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 March 2025 at 19:27
	I don't disagree.
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.