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Post by Doegirl on Jul 16, 2009 8:58:19 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I've think I know at least the caliber, and that would be the 7mm mag. All the ballistic charts I've researched show the 7mm to have superior ballistics than the .308 or 30-06. Probably in no small part due to the fact that the 7mm's bullet having higher ballistic coeffecients than the .30 calibers. The 7mm would also be useful for me east of the Mississippi as well...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2009 18:41:31 GMT -5
DG, some sound advice in this thread.
You can't go wrong with a 7 mag , not the one for me but it'll get the job done for you, just as long as you don't get the 7 mag attitude and try shooting a mile or two ;D (no joke I've seen it)
Your next step will be which bullet to go with and as was previously mentioned stay away from ballistic tips, they are NOT for elk.Failsafe's are my choice, but any good solid deep penetrating bullet of 165 to 180gr should do it.
For optics I'd recommend a nice variable power 3x-9x, carry the rifle on 3x for fast shots,with the ability to bump up to 9x for a longer shot.I feel any higher magnification encourages shots beyond most shooters ability(spent a few years guiding back in the day)
For slings check out butler creek, they make a nice neoprene sling that'll ease the wear on your shoulder,during those longer hunts afoot.
Holler if you have anymore questions,
Ster
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Post by oldfarmsblueman on Jul 16, 2009 18:47:02 GMT -5
Doegirl-That is a great choice. ::)I have shot most calibers that are used in the east.32spec-30-30 Rem.35,32-40,38-55 30-06,45-70,7mm Mauser,6.5x55 Swede.I shot a 22-250 that I built in 1966 and took woodchucks from 100-400 yards.It is a varmint round!!It will kill a deer or bear but so Will a 22LR. I have a .243 that is a nice gun for open shots but I will not use it around the places I hunt because of brush.The first time I shot two running deer with the Rem.7mm Mag.I said this is the round for me  .It has been around since 1962 and I think will always be there.They have a 7 mm WSM and 7mm ultra mag that are not needed IMO and the price of the ammo is NUTS. I use the cheep Rem.150 GR.core-lok bullets because I will not have shots over 200 yards with most well under 100.I would try differen't brands to see what is best for you at longer ranges if thats what you will be needing.I have deer guns all over the house but when opening day of gun season rolls around I will pull out my cheep old Savage 110E and head to the woods. |
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Post by royden on Jul 16, 2009 22:39:49 GMT -5
7mm ... I would still look for shorter barrelled version that is a little lighter than average for carrying all day. The short barrell will reduce your fps a bit and the light rifle will kick more. But perhaps it would be a reasonable comprimise.
Personally, I would still take the light weight, more huntable rifle that will do all you need it to. I agree the 7mm is more bang for the buck but I would still say less is more.
jmh .02
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Post by DocHolladay on Jul 16, 2009 23:15:48 GMT -5
A 7mm-08 would do nicely.
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Post by oldfarmsblueman on Jul 17, 2009 7:03:32 GMT -5
I worked with a woman that hunted Caribou in Canada with
a 7mm-08 and she got two with one shot each.If I remember
the shots were under 200 yds.Also a very good choice.The
thing that makes the 7mm great is the bullet.Even the early
Mauser is a great round.It has been around for I think well
over 100 years but has been made to go faster with larger
cases.Teddy Roosevelt first ran into them in Cuba when he
was still using black powder 45-70's.
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Post by BT on Apr 22, 2013 14:42:20 GMT -5
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.It has been around since 1962 and I think
