Which Gun to Go with
01-11-2002 | 09:25 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
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From: fort mcmurray alberta canada
RE: Which Gun to Go with
I would go with a remington 700bdl ss dm in either 7mm mag or 300 win mag.Smaller cartridges will kill moose and elk but these two provide a little extra insurance.Which of the two you choose would depend on how sensitive you are to recoil.The 7mm is quite manageable but the bit extra that the 300 provides is a little more than some people are comfortable with.
01-12-2002 | 05:53 AM
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From: Bellevue NE USA
RE: Which Gun to Go with
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I'd go with .243, 7mm Magmum, .270.
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I'd go with .243, 7mm Magmum, .270.
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01-12-2002 | 06:27 AM
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From: gods country MN
RE: Which Gun to Go with
There r many nice rifles out there,get the 1 that fits "U" best, try all rifles u can. I like to close my eyes and shoulder the gun,then open eyes to feel a goood fit, as far as calibers go,today with the new bullets and powders u hav lots of deadly options.these bullets that retain 100 percent, u will get pass thru at 300 yds and minimum damage at 20. There is no such thing as to dead. go with the biggest calb. u can handle. on a good hit,heart,lung,neck, any thing will bring it down. U will appreciate the bigger calb. on a BAD hit, it will save u miles and time. A .243 IS A VARMINT GUN.Comon guns4hire
01-14-2002 | 11:44 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: N-E PA.
RE: Which Gun to Go with
You want the gun for deer and trips for elk won't come that often,right? My choice would be a .280. Flat shooter and it can be used for elk when you go! This is a "GREAT" deer caliber and a "GOOD" elk caliber. I like the Remington 700 myself...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Hunt Safe!
Jack
Hunt Safe!
Jack
01-14-2002 | 02:33 PM
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From: Littleton Colorado USA
RE: Which Gun to Go with
I think the 270 would be great for deer, but would be the bare minimum for elk. 30-06 would be very good for deer or elk. 7mm mag would be even better. The 300 mag & larger have too much recoil for my taste.