Analysis Paralysis.... which rifle?

[LightFoot]

So....
I am going turkey hunting this weekend and may have the opportunity to take some pigs, a cougar, and maybe an exotic (TX)

The turkey part is easy.... bow/shotgun.

So what rifle to bring.....

I hear my late-father, "Take the one you have most confidence in." His answer to everything was a pre-64 M70 30-06 until it was stolen and he replaced it with a push-feed M70 30-06 and his "long range" gun, a Browning A-Bolt II 270 Win. Well Pop, I am confident in them ALL.

So, there's the 6.5 Creedmoor that has taken a goat and axis. This was a gift to Dad that was the last rifle he shot. Gave it to him when the '06 became too much.
Browning Xbolt Speed, Leupold VX-3i
Hornady 143 ELD-X
MOA

There's the 6.5 PRC that has taken deer and axis and is going with me to AK for Caribou.
Seekins Havak Element, NF ATACR
140 Nosler Partition
.5 MOA

How about the german-made 308 that is a deer-killing machine.
Blaser R8 Professional, Leupold VX-3i
Hornady 143 ELD-X
.75 MOA

I got my dad's 270 (my brother got the '06).
Browning A-Bolt, Zeiss Conquest
Browning 145 BXC
.75 MOA

Don't forget the 340 Wby.
MG Arms Banshee Classic, Steiner P4Xi
225 TSX
.5 MOA

All of them are under 9 lbs ready to hunt. (The 340 might be just over) They all have optics capable (and verified) at 300 or 400 yards. Shots will be under 300 always.

I know the answer is "any of them."

What would you take?

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[wyosteve]

I would take the 6.5 PRC to use as a 'tune up' for the caribou hunt!!

 

[mvrk28]

Take the PRC, you have plans to use it, make sure it’s ready on game.

 

[hereinaz]

first two stole my thunder, its exactly what I would do.

 

[Silvereagle50]

I see your dilemma.
But the last 3 posts are pretty spot on.


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[MeatMissile]

If I spent the money on an R8, I’d use it for everything to justify the cost!

 

[Sandstrom]

Sounds like a perfect opportunity to buy a pre 64 model 70 in 30-06!!

Ryan

 

[LightFoot]

I was leaning toward the 340 just to stretch it's legs, but.....
Gonna take the 6.5 PRC.

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[N2TRKYS]

No question, take your Dad’s 270.

 

[SDHNTR]

Take a bow. You’ll be hunting over a corn slinger!

 

[LightFoot]

We took two good Toms.

Didn't even shoot the rifle.

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