Caliber Choices?

[Alexc.s. 25]

I have chosen to buy a Savage Edge at some point for first bolt rifle. The problem I'm having is what caliber to get it in.

I have a saiga 223 and therefor have 223 ammo stocked up. The only other caliber I'd chose is .308, so the real question is this.

Do I buy it in .223 and stock up on just one caliber for my center fire rifles, or diversify and buy it in the more expensive/powerful .308?

I don't do much hunting and if I did I'd use my 12g with a slug barrel. At this point 223 is cheaper to buy then 308 is, but is diversifying worth the extra ammo cost?

[boonie0341 2]

I would go with the .308. It's nice to have the right tool for any job and it's sounds like your still missing your long range heavy hitter.

[L5K 162]

I would also opt for .308 and for the same reason.

Everyone should have (in my opinion):

 

A handgun

A high capacity semi automatic (preferably intermediate caliber)

A high powered rifle

A shotgun

 

After that just buy any toys you like.

[bigj480 203]

I'm no .223 hater, but it wouldn't be my first choice for a bolt gun. I would go with the .308.

Edited October 4, 2010 by bigj480

[jimdigriz 580]

Another vote for .308. As Chitlins said, you need a heavy hitter.

[Casp 119]

I think L5K hit the nail on the head. +1 for getting the .308 Win.

[Alexc.s. 25]

A point just occurred to me. It's a bolt gun, it fires slowly, I won't be using it nearly as much as the 223.

So I use less ammo and don't need to stock quite as much. 308 is sort of a less is more type caliber.

308 it is. Thanks guys.