dreadpirate
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Which of the three available calibers (243 Win, 6.5 CM, or 308 Win) would you choose if you were to get a Ruger Precision Rifle?
Which Ruger Precision Rifle Caliber?
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D - None of the above.
I'd stay in the 6.5 family, but I wouldn't go with the Creedmoor simply because I am already set up for .260.
I'd stay in the 6.5 family, but I wouldn't go with the Creedmoor simply because I am already set up for .260.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Within Maryland borders, the .243 will kill anything with a heartbeat.
Great bench caliber in a light weight rifle.
It won't beat you up recoil wise.
Ammo is readily available.
Great bench caliber in a light weight rifle.
It won't beat you up recoil wise.
Ammo is readily available.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Like everything else in life, it depends. If I were buying a rifle for long range shooting and competition, I'd pick the 6.5 CM. Anything else and I'd get a different rifle.
byf43
SCSC Life/NRA Patron Life
Three-Oh-Eight.
.243, then have a competent smith punch it for Ackley....a 105 AMAX at 3200-ish FPS is difficult to dislike. 
Sirex
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308. Does everything pretty well, very common, many great accuracy loadings, and shared ammo capability with other guns. No need to stock up another cartridge. Just my $.02
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
I personally like all three - probably give a slight nod to 243 since I already have reloading dies for it and it is a pleasure to shoot.
BossmanPJ
Ultimate Member
I would say 6.5 Creedmoor. Flat shooter and a great bench caliber. .308 would be my second choice.
bigdv
Ultimate Member
I love the 308. Not too much and not too little. Very accurate. Not too much kick. Not too expensive.
Ampm24-7
Member
browning guy
SCRUFFY NERF HERDER
Wait for it in 260 rem.
Boats
Broken Member
I would probably recommend .308 due to the abundance of factory match ammo available.
Great for someone starting out in precision rifle who doesn't yet reload.
Great for someone starting out in precision rifle who doesn't yet reload.
1time
Ultimate Member
If you are never going to shoot past 500 yards the 308 is king. It has the most amount of factory match ammo. Everyone makes brass if you are going to reload. It has the best barrel life by far.
If you are going to shoot past 500 yards ever, the 6.5 creed is tough to beat. It is superior to the 308 as far as ballistics and recoil. The barrel life is not as long as the 308 but it is still pretty good. The Hornady match loads are accurate and inexpensive as far as match ammo is concerned. If you reload the recipe is on the side of the box.
If you are going to compete, the 243 is king. Match ammo is not available from the major companies. It is through some boutique companies but it is pretty much a reloads caliber of you are looking for match ammo. For hunting ammo plenty is available but it lacks the high BC bullets for long range shooting. At long range it will buy you the advantage of being flatter shooting and bucks the wind the best but will come at the cost of barrels if you shoot enough to get good.
For me it would be the creed. I don't take the bolt guns out unless I am going to Mifflin where I can shoot out to 1000 yards. I have a 260 but the appeal of $25/box match ammo if I don't feel like reloading is more appealing than $55/ box match ammo if I don't feel like reloading.
If you are going to shoot past 500 yards ever, the 6.5 creed is tough to beat. It is superior to the 308 as far as ballistics and recoil. The barrel life is not as long as the 308 but it is still pretty good. The Hornady match loads are accurate and inexpensive as far as match ammo is concerned. If you reload the recipe is on the side of the box.
If you are going to compete, the 243 is king. Match ammo is not available from the major companies. It is through some boutique companies but it is pretty much a reloads caliber of you are looking for match ammo. For hunting ammo plenty is available but it lacks the high BC bullets for long range shooting. At long range it will buy you the advantage of being flatter shooting and bucks the wind the best but will come at the cost of barrels if you shoot enough to get good.
For me it would be the creed. I don't take the bolt guns out unless I am going to Mifflin where I can shoot out to 1000 yards. I have a 260 but the appeal of $25/box match ammo if I don't feel like reloading is more appealing than $55/ box match ammo if I don't feel like reloading.
Russ D
Ultimate Member
I'll probably go .243 since it's ballistically superior and replacement barrels are already available.
chad2
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I picked 243 because of it amazing trajectory and accuracy.
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