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    Quote Originally Posted by Reverend Cooper View Post
    my next one is gonna be a .308 0r .50
    this is why im torn... ive always loved the .308 (first rifle ive ever fired) but the 6.5 creedmoor (not sure about grendel?) has caught my eye since id love to get into longer distance shooting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lasttimearound View Post
    ive been considering the ruger 6.5 creedmoor as well, couldnt find many poeple with opinions on them...
    Ballisticaly superior to most anything discussed on this board, close to 6.5x284 ballistics without the barrel burning powder. Its being used in 1000yrd high power competitions right now.

    The Tubb 2000 in Creedmore, guys at deercamp would freakout
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    I'll tale a .50

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    http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-s...6.5-creedmoor/
    http://www.6mmbr.com/index.html
    http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/

    Grendel is not in the same class, gimick round to ride the 6.5 family coat tail.
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    thats kind of what i thought... thanks for confirming

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    i guess it comes down to... what stops the zombies better?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lasttimearound View Post
    i guess it comes down to... what stops the zombies better?
    i was talkin zombies at work today... and when it comes down to it, all depends on what range they are from ya. afterall my zombie plan puts me at cabelas so the choices are endless
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    Cabelas is not a good place to defend against zombies,way to easy for them to get in

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    im with coop... too easy to get trapped, and remember i am legend, they can use the manikins as traps... there are many open spaces with semi decent elevation changes (holy hill, etc) to conceal and shoot from around there... although a quick stop with a large group to cabelas isnt a bad idea. also that gander mtn isnt too far if you have a car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ Jerome View Post
    There's a reason why prairie dog hunters (small traget) use a 22-250 under 45gr bullet at 300yrds for a 3" target, 300WM looks cool on paper but drops 6" more at same distance.

    You don't hunt prairie dogs, you shoot them. That said, my .223 w/24" SS bull barrel makes hits at 350-400 yards consistantly, at 500 yards you need to know how to use your tool to make it work for you, but it will do the job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coops Brother View Post
    you need to know how to use your tool to make it work for you, but it will do the job.
    My tool gets little use these days
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reverend Cooper View Post
    Cabelas is not a good place to defend against zombies,way to easy for them to get in
    food, ammo,clothes, rifles... zombie hunting mecca

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    I'd say between the two, .223 would be my choice. I was a total .223 lover until I got turned onto the .204 Ruger caliber. Then I bought one, shot it, and I LOVE that caliber now to the point of having 2 of them. Granted the .223 is, and probably always will be, cheaper to come by ammo-wise but the ballistics comparisons between the two give the .204 a slight nod. About 10" less drop at 400 yds.

    Either are going to be tack drivers but if you want something a little different, give the .204 a look.

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    .308 or 30-06 = win

    .223 is a plinker
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    so i am pretty sure i am going .223. not only to save a couple bucks and be able to use that money for optics, but since it is my first gun of this kind, i think it would be smarter to start smaller and work my way up. thanks for all the info guys. will keep you posted as to what i pick up. i am really liking the look of the dmps panther little sass.

    if anyone has anything that they want to sell or know of any good gun shows coming, let me know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cryptic View Post
    .308 or 30-06 = win
    For killing deer, no doubt.

    For varmints and long range accuracy off a bench, I have to respectfully disagree.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ Jerome View Post
    People confuse large calibers as being flatter shooting, not realy.

    Larger calibers like lofting a softball will be easier to dunk, less apt to drift in wind. Take a good look at bullet drop at 300/400yrds with all calibers zeroed in at 200yrds. 223,308,30-06,338,50cal...look at all of them at 500yrds with a 200yrd zero and watch the drop.

    Flattest shooting, least likely to drift at 1000 yrds will always be 6 and 6.5mm class bullets, not 1/2" bore armor piercing car killers.
    LOL, I wasn't trying to say it was the best round for long distance, just more fun to pull the trigger on!!!

    Gotta be prepared in case dem Zombies figure how to drive!!

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    I have special .45 LC rounds for that lol

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    I have a ar-15 223 for sale if you go with the 223.

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    old russian 7.62


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