Sorry that this is probably a question you guys always get. As i am a new member and i need some opinions on what to buy. I thought i would join. With that said...
Icurrently have a 30-06 It has to much of a kick for me. There is no since in practicing when i get so nervous about the kick and I can't hit the target. I want a lighter gun to carry but i want enough power to kill a elk, with not such a big kick as a 30-06. There is also a relay that you can screw into the end of the barrel which takes away the kick BUT it is louder than heck i guess. The reasons that i'm looking for a new gun is because yes it's WAY to heavy to carry in the woods. What do you guys think?
I would like to get a gun in the next couple of weeks. I leave to go hunting in less than a month and i would like to practice with it before i get in the woods.
I have also posted this on a different forum i am registered at and alot of guys told me to get the Winchester 270.
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I would suggest 6.5mmSwede, 7-08 or .308.
There are many hunters using the .270 on Elk and has alittle less
recoil than the .30-06, but the .300 has more than the .30-06...
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One thing to remember is a lighter gun will kick harder , given the same caliber and bullet weight , speaking of bullet weight , what are you shooting ? 150 grain loads for the 3006 arnt that bad , 180 grains have more kick . My personal pick would be at least a 270 for elk . 300 winmag would be a better choice , and yes a muzzelbrake will cut recoil but is loud .
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i bought my wife a rem model 7 in 260rem, it is a pleasure to shoot, it is a compact design, the same gun can be bought in 7mm-08, 308, not sure about this gun in a 270, i am kind of partial to the 7-08 and the 308 mainly because of bullet selection, ruger also makes a "compact" rifle great for smaller framed people, and for people that tree stand hunt,
best of luck, keith
oh yea!!! where are my manners
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A 308win would fit your criteria nicely. Little less kick than a 30-06. Thinks that make a big difference is a nice recoil pad. Limbsaver, sims, several out there. Also, there is several reduced recoil loads out there. That would would fine for you.
A muzzlebreak works, but I don't like the loudness, that scares me more than the kick ever would. And its expensive to have one put on.
A good pad like a SVL fitted to your rifle (recuses felt recoil by approx. 25%)and a muzzle brake will allow you to handle you '06 just fine, the brake will make it louder (reduces felt recoil another 30% or more)but you should wear hearing protection while sighting in/shooting anyway. I have an 8.5 lb. remmy in 7mm STW so adorned and it recoils less than a 243 model 7. Also a good synthetic stock even though lighter than wooddoes not transfer recoil energy as well as wood due to the unidirectional fibers its composed of.
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I would look into an autoloader in 308. The 308 is effective to approx. 250+ yards, has less recoil than an 06 and the autoloader will further reduce recoil. My recommendation would be a Browning "BAR Safari" with the Boss muzzle brake. Between the autoloader reducing recoil and Boss reducing recoil this should be a very low recoil combo. You will need hearing protection when shooting the Boss although the 308 in a 22" barrel will not be asloud as the magnum loads. This package should weight in at 8 1/4 to 8 1/2 pounds depending on the scope.
New member, same ol gun ?
