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Most Overrated Caliber #2631228
11/07/18 12:16 PM
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It's a close race between the .270 Win and the 6.5 Creed


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631236
11/07/18 12:23 PM
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For hunting in the SE United States..................300WM

*ducking for cover*

only because it is overkill for this area and a vast majority of people shooting it have no business doing so, because they're not capable of shooting it accurately thanks to the severe flinch they've undoubtedly developed from shooting it.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631238
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For whitetail deer hunting?

Anything with the word "magnum" at the end.

But...dead is dead.


"You think I care? Roll Damn Tide"

Have you tried Google?
Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631240
11/07/18 12:25 PM
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It is surprising what is needed for killing deer and hogs these days

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631244
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Oh, and having a 4x scope, forget about it!

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631247
11/07/18 12:29 PM
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6.5 Creed. The 270 is in no way, shape, or form overrated. Jack O'Connor is rolling in his grave.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631250
11/07/18 12:33 PM
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Folks just like the name Creedmoor and saying it. If it was the 6.5 Jones no one would give it any attention.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: 3toe] #2631265
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Originally Posted by 3toe
Folks just like the name Creedmoor and saying it. If it was the 6.5 Jones no one would give it any attention.


I don't know. They make a 6mm Creedmoor, and you never hear anything about it.

6.5 Creed seems to get a lot of positive play with the long range guys...even to the point that I believe it's being discussed as a replacement for the .308 for military use.

I have one, but I think nothing more of it than I do about half a dozen other calibers I own.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631273
11/07/18 01:01 PM
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270 Winchester is gay.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631274
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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631275
11/07/18 01:04 PM
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6.5 Creedmost

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631285
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I dont think that the .270 is overrated at all. It is an absolute deer killer both close and far.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631289
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The 270 is widely popular and I can see why someone would think it's overrated. But it's still a great round.

An overrated round to me would be the .243 on the weak end and the 300 Winchester mag on the strong end. And of course the 30 30 with powermax ammo.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: GomerPyle] #2631290
11/07/18 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GomerPyle

For hunting in the SE United States..................300WM

*ducking for cover*

only because it is overkill for this area and a vast majority of people shooting it have no business doing so, because they're not capable of shooting it accurately thanks to the severe flinch they've undoubtedly developed from shooting it.

This was funny because I know the type your talking about and those same folks are the ones that think they need the 300wm,7 mag, etc to shoot the super long 200yd with. But to each his own I'll hunt with my guns and they can hunt with theirs.

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631294
11/07/18 01:22 PM
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In today's market I'm going with 6.5 Creed. Great Round. It has been the hottest thing on the block for several years. I loved 6.5x55 and .260 25 years ago. The magnitude of this resurgence in the form of a re-badged cartridge...... I haven't figured out.... it is just a .260.

It is a great round but in terms of being overrated I would say it takes the top spot. It won't do ANYTHING something that was already on the market would not do or do better for that matter.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: AU338MAG] #2631306
11/07/18 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AU338MAG
270 Winchester is gay.


Yes

Last edited by 257wbymag; 11/07/18 01:34 PM.

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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: deerfeeder89] #2631307
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Originally Posted by deerfeeder89
Originally Posted by GomerPyle

For hunting in the SE United States..................300WM

*ducking for cover*

only because it is overkill for this area and a vast majority of people shooting it have no business doing so, because they're not capable of shooting it accurately thanks to the severe flinch they've undoubtedly developed from shooting it.

This was funny because I know the type your talking about and those same folks are the ones that think they need the 300wm,7 mag, etc to shoot the super long 200yd with. But to each his own I'll hunt with my guns and they can hunt with theirs.


I think the argument can be made that is it no necessary to shoot a deer with a magnum such as a .300 or 7 Mag in order to make a clean kill. I also believe there are many hunters that get one yet they can't handle the recoil and therefore are not good shots with their rifle. They develop a flinch as a result and shoot these rounds poorly.

However - in terms of the cartridges being Overrated.... They are definitively not. People use them because they believe they will anchor a deer where it is shot. In that regard these do the job very well.

I am not a .300WM guy but I have shot several deer with one. There is nothing overrated about an animal being DRT. Shoot one through the front shoulders and you WILL NOT have to worry about finding it.


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: JohnnyLoco] #2631319
11/07/18 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
It is surprising what is needed for killing deer and hogs these days

Aint it tho!
I'm almost afraid to take the ol 223 on a squirrel hunt these days. smile


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Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Out back] #2631354
11/07/18 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Out back
Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
It is surprising what is needed for killing deer and hogs these days

Aint it tho!
I'm almost afraid to take the ol 223 on a squirrel hunt these days. smile

I tote a 45-70 for rabbits 🐰 jk jk

Re: Most Overrated Caliber [Re: Big Game Hunter] #2631359
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Originally Posted by AU338MAG
270 Winchester is gay.


rolleyesI know of a couple dump-truck loads of deer that wouldn't agree with that...

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