The bullets is more important than the cartirage and you don't need a magnum for any other critters mentioned. Ideally a 270 or 30-06 would do the deal to any of the game mentioned with no trouble when loaded with a good bonded bullet for the big stuff. If you really want one of the ones you mentioned I would go for the 7 mag probably but you would still need a good bonded bullets for the big stuff.

Well I'm leaning towards the 7mm mag. would the Remington 700 sps stainless be a good choice?

I brought the SPS in .243 but blued, because the detachable magazine ment more to me than stainless.

Now I look for stainless with detachable magazines only.


I still love my SPS (good gun - wish it was stainless) !

Just throwing this question out there:

If you guys had the choice between the,
-Remington 700 SPS
-Ruger M77 All Weather Hawkeye
-Savage Weather warrior
-Tikka T3 Lite SS

Which would you choose? As you can see, I'm in the $650-$700 range and like stainless steel.

Ruger Hawkeye

All four firearm companies you listed make great rifles. Go to a gun shop and look at them. Give them a test fit and see what you like. As far as what cartridge to get... I use a 270wsm on deer and elk and wouldnt think twice about using it on a moose. That being said you cant go wrong with any of the ones you listed. The short mags will generally be lighter, less barrel and a short action. They can all be made to be very accurate. Pick which one you think sounds the most interesting. They will all do the same job.

Little hot???

Be different and use a classic - .300 H&H! :cool2:

Look factory.........

Although I love a fast 270 win I personally think the .308 class of calibers are the most universal and all around versitial calibers for most big game hunting in North America that is. Other than that I think it's more of a personal choice. Mainly a good medium grade of hunting rifle would do you fine in both accuracy and durability. I don't recommend the cheapest thing on the shelf. Buy what fits you comfortability, in the store put it up to your shoulder a bunch of times and see how it feels.