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Old 03-20-2003 | 07:19 PM
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ELKampMaster
 
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Default RE: I have to get a new rifle

AAA,
Sounds like you have a right fair rack of rifles without the newcomer! Looks like you have the mid range calibers well covered! I kind of like the recommendation of a 22-250 to fill in your lower end, but if that' s not your style, then I understand.

Any possibility you would reconsider keeping the one you won? You said it was too much gun for you -- is that assumed or from real experience? 338 with 200grs is quite managable AND is flat and fast. If you reload you can always do reduced loads and approximate a 338-06 (an easy going 338 cartridge). If as you said you hunt an occasional elk, then it' s hard to beat a 338. Plus if you get a wild hair one day and want to go to Alaska, then you are all set. Everyone should have at least one " bad boy" in the back of the gun safe for special ocassions.

Never Go Undergunned,
EKM
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