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Old 08-28-2009, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by shesakiller
I believe I might be intimidated by anything with more punch, which, I'm told, the 7mm mag has.
I can't tell any difference between my 30-06 loaded with 180 gr bullets and my 7mm Rem mag with 160 gr bullets for what ever that's worth.

My wife is a small 5'2" and 120 lbs. and she shoots both with no problem. She hunts with the 30-06. A good pad on the stock and she never looks back.
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