I ended up with a 24" barrel in the Kimber - I prefer a lighter 140gr Barnes TTSX (all copper) for most applications. Living in CA has its limitations.
Thanks. That what I was leaning towards. The 280ai is so versatile, a 6.5 doesn't make much sense. The 30-06 doesn't get much horsepower over the 280 either. Thanks
My Grandfather purchased a new Winchester M70 in the early 60's in 30-06. He had it re-barreled in 22-06 and it served its purpose as a coyote / deer gun for years. It was always fun to shoot water jugs etc... because they would explode when hit by a 4000+ FPS projectile. Although it is a flat...
You are the right track with Central Arizona. My summers were spent in Camp Verde on 5 acres along the Verde River. The elevation is about 3500 feet, dove and quail are in your backyard and you can find good Elk and Deer within 40 miles. The weather is warmer than Prescott and Flagstaff and...