couesfreak23 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Hi looking for everybody's opinion on which caliber would fit best for my little cousin first year whitetail hunt. Looking for a low recoil (manageable ) caliber with knock down power out to 500 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted August 1, 2015 .270 WSM. Muzzle brake is a plus. Wear hearing protection, and have a good recoil pad. 2nd choice 7mm-08, 3rd choice 25-06. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Something,25 caliber. 2506, 257 Roberts, 257 wby (muzzle jump and blast but little recoil). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Check this one out. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/59199-selling-rifle-for-my-buddy-7mm-08/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted August 1, 2015 25-06 would be my first go to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 1, 2015 i got a 7 mag for my 13th bday. still killing with it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 .243 or .260 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 1, 2015 .243 or 7-08.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted August 1, 2015 The 6.5's are making waves right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted August 1, 2015 getting a rifle with the accuracy for 500 yard shots is a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted August 1, 2015 a remington 700 long range in 25-06 or a 700 vs .243 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithV Report post Posted August 1, 2015 6.5 creedmoor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted August 1, 2015 .338 Lapua mag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted August 1, 2015 A .243 or .257 Roberts are good choices, but I vote for the Roberts because of reduced noise and recoil. No matter what caliber you choose, you need to get your young hunter a heck of a lot closer than 500 yards. Bill Quimby 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
