Anyone know who this new troll "Relentless Pursuit" is?
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I shoot alotta 30-8mmRemmag too...but gimme a 7mm when the chips are down.
I think I might be leaning toward a 7mm cartridge. They seem to be better off (for caliber) than the 30s, and still don't lack tough bullets for larger game. Plus, I can double-up components from my 7mmRM. Yet, this purchase would be long down the road, as I want the best quality I can get for a reasonable price.
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Weight and handling...not a terrible consideration of mine. I have lighter setups when needed. The rifle, like all of my others, would not be shot without a bipod. I learned early on never to go into the field without a rest. Anyways, a long action and long barrel aren't a fear of mine. Maybe I'm weird, but I am willing to carry the weight for forgiveness of drop, and hey, a big gun is cool . I'm sure I'm not the first one to tote such a setup Knowing range is NOT yet an option for hunting. A range finder will hopefully be in my bag of tricks soon. For now, estimation has had to settle (unless at targets, when I took the time), but then again I've not taken shots at game so far I did not know the drop would be within the vitals. For this reason--a flatter shooter will help make up for SOME error in estimation. Extended range shooting is not planned upon until I get a range finder, but I still want a larger magnum anyways.
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Not a fan of 22 cals for game. They have some followers, just not me. And like I said, the whizbang magnum won't be shot too far without knowing how far my target is. Wind-bucking is another advantage I'm looking at. I'm not sure how people measure the speed of wind downrange--I'm just not that talented. And be assured, the wind blows in western Nebraska.
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I don't doubt the capabilities of the 22s on deer. I've seen a 223 used on them before, even with light little bullets things die. Eventually. The 22-250s are much nicer, and when I get a high-power 22, I'm planning on a 22-250 (yes, I plan on getting one for varmints/targets and just plain fun). But heck, I need at least a 6.5mm to be legal for elk in NE if I get the chance and want to use my [now] pretend rifle. I like 6.5s, but there's nothing wrong with the 7mm if that's what you're gettin at .
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You're favoring a tangent to what you want. I'm looking for something more practical than a 22 that can only shoot 75gr pills. Feel free to take exception from the weight ballgame. To a point I'm with you. I'm not looking at a 32" bull barrel with a benchrest stock if that's the point of view you've understood (though I do want length to give slow-burning powder a chance to do its trick). My point was a couple extra pounds ain't a big deal. And I'm not sure you realize I'm also not looking to shoot chicken eggs at over 500yds. Hummingbird eggs will have to suffice
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You've the luxury of much to choose from as well. And I'm going to take a luxurious guess that a 7mm or 30 cal mag can be shot accurately, shoot flat, and kill well LOL.
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Knowing range is NOT yet an option for hunting. A range finder will hopefully be in my bag of tricks soon. For now, estimation has had to settle (unless at targets, when I took the time), but then again I've not taken shots at game so far I did not know the drop would be within the vitals. For this reason--a flatter shooter will help make up for SOME error in estimation. Extended range shooting is not planned upon until I get a range finder, but I still want a larger magnum anyways.
