coueshunter Report post Posted March 7, 2003 I use a .257 weatherby mag 115grain ballistic tips............whats everyone else use????? I couldnt post my caliber on Amanda's question page, so use this post if yours doesnt fit in the parameters........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest firstcoues80inches Report post Posted March 8, 2003 i use a 30-06 topped with a simmons atec and i have used 125 grain ballastic tips butt, lately i have been hearing things that make me wanna change my mind. i think i am gonna start using something else not sure what yet. any suggestions? casey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 8, 2003 In the past, I have used 280 Remington w/ 150 BT, 270 Win w/ 130 BT, 260 Rem w/ 120 BT and 7 mm Rem Mag w/ 140 partitions or 150 BT. Now there is a 300 WSM w/ 180 sciroccos. All have worked well. Red Rabbit/Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prohunt Report post Posted March 9, 2003 I started out using a .25-06 Remington ADL with a 3-9 by 40 Leupold shooting 100 grain Remington Bullets. Then I moved up to 7mm mag. Ruger Mark II with a Boyds Thumbhole Stock and a 3-9 by 50 Leupold, shooting Sierra 160's. My newest gun is a Sako TRGS in the .308 Warbird. It is topped by a Burris 4-16 by 44 ,AO, BMD,and Posi-lok. I will probably be shooting the Barnes 130 grain (undersized and moly coated) that will be moving over 4,000 fps. This one should be the ultimate Coues Rifle on the planet. Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullwidgeon Report post Posted March 10, 2003 I have used a .270 winchester Model 70 lightweight with 130 grian ballistic tips and a Leupold 2-7 scope, but last summer I got a new rifle. Now I shoot a Weatherby Mark V synthetic in .300 Weatherby magnum. I use 168 grain Sierra Matchkings and it has a Burris 4.5-14 power scope with the Burris Ballistic Plex reticle. Now I just need to practice the long shooting more and more and more this summer with the new gun. Bret M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TA Report post Posted March 11, 2003 I shoot a .270 Weatherby mag with 130 grain bullets. Shooting at over 3500 FPS it is in my opinion the ultimate coues deer rifle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gorczyca Report post Posted March 13, 2003 If and when I get drawn fro these tiny crap deer, I'll either use my .270 or 7mm mag...BUT I am looking into getting the .284 Firebird by Lazzeroni! That caliber smokes... Scott G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 13, 2003 I had a 7 mm Rem mag before the 300 WSM I now have. I considered the 7 mm Rem Ultramag. but didn't consider the gain over the regular 7 mag worth it-10% more velocity for 50% more powder. The 300 WSM with 150 grainers shoots about as flat as the 270 Weatherby, which is a fine coues cartridge. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted March 14, 2003 I hunt with a plain old Remington 700ADL in .270 caliber shooting a factory load 130gr. bullet, works fine for me. Arizona Griz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
