RE: Big game calibers
 

I would have to agree, a 300 win. mag or a 7mm Rem mag would fit the bill very well.

Shane

RE: Big game calibers
 

Great idea, 375, he can end up shooting like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okzKO8x6XGY



Josiah

RE: Big game calibers
 

nothing better than a .280 with a good premium 160 grain bullet such as the A-frames. And you would be good out to at least 350 yards with them as long as you put it in the right place.

RE: Big game calibers
 

I want to thank everyone for their opinions. I have heard great things about the .325 wsm. I think I am going to stick with that. They say it has plenty of power to deal with anything that i plan on hunting and close to same ballistics as the .338.They say it's extremely accurate out to around 300 yards, but who knows. Do you think that it willbe a good choice?

RE: Big game calibers
 

Don't know what rifles you already have....
Don't know what you've handled or can handle....

By itself, the 325 WSM should be fine. It gets close to light 338WinMag performance and it's sexy and new so that will help with the bragging rights.

If you are new to the "high power" game, then I'd encourage you to blow a few bucks with an NRA instructor who is a larger rifle expert and make sure you get off on the right foot.

BTW, I'd recommend the same thing for 270 on up. I got bit by my 270 more times than any rifle I've ever owned.... it was a long time before I learned the stock was too short and didn't fit me right, fixed that and itbecame a piece of cake to shoot.

RE: Big game calibers
 

The .338 Win mag would be a superior choice, but, you do what you want.

RE: Big game calibers
 

Buy a bow

RE: Big game calibers
 

Its kinda funny we all talk about what caliber is best but think about it. All these north american critters have been taken with a bow and are hunted this way every year. Besides when in doubt think about Mr. Jack Oconner. Doesn't mean I am hunting with a .270 but you don't need anything more really. But then I am a chicken and want somthing bigger than my 7mm 08 for black bears here on the east coast lol. <at least thats what my wife thinks... My gun cabinet isn't quite full yet ;)


BP

RE: Big game calibers
 

That .325wsm should be a great choice. I have heard a lot of good things about it and saw something on tv about it. Youll soon find out if thats what you get. good luck.

RE: Big game calibers
 

I am going to vote for the .338 WM, because that is whaty I have and I love it. I am actually going to load the 180 Accubonds for deer and antelope.