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Old 12-05-2002, 06:26 PM
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pig dog 02
 
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Default 300 RUM for Alaska??

I am moving to Alaska in a month. I picked up a 300 RUM for some big game hunting up there. I don't reload, so I like to shoot 180 gr. Nosler partitions (rem factory ammo). I am wondering if this bullet and caliber is alright for everything in Alaska. Should I use the 200 gr. factory ammo (Nosler Part.)? Should I get a bigger caliber like a 338 Win Mag or 338 RUM? Or, is my 300 RUM with 180 Nosler Partitions adequate. I am planning to hunt everything I can, including Moose and Grizzlies. Let me know what you all think about what I am currently using, and whether or not I need a heavier bullet or a bigger caliber.

I also have a 7mm STW that I would like to use for the same purpose...what do you think about that? Again, I don't reload, so what factory ammo should I use (if any) for big Alaskan game?

Thanks,
Rob
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