[Guest]

cool. what are you going to do for glass?

 

[BruceBruce1959]

I havent decided yet ronn, I'll probably go with a mid-line Nikon but not sure yet.

 

[mywaynow]

I had to make a choice of rifles recently because I had Cabelas points and big time promos to burn. I already owned 2 30-06s; first rifle bought a Remington 700 BDL 30-06 Stainless/Composite, secon rifle a Benelli R1 semi-auto 30-06 in Walnut/Blue.

I had about 1000 to burn at Cabelas. I ended up with a Kimber 8400 Classic in 300 WSM. The Kimber is a very nice piece with Mauser action. I opted for 300 WSM to try and pickup some long-range ability for larger game in open areas like Elk. I topped it with a 3.5-10 x 50 BDC Nikon Monarch scope. It remains unfired along with 2 other unfired pieces in my safe. The other 2 unfired are a TC 50 Caliber Omega, Stainless/Laminate with Nikon Omega scope and a Franchi Veloce 12 g. over/under trap type shotgun.

 

[Guest]

mywaynow, sounds like you're all set except for a.............

bruce have you gotten that rifle back yet? what do you think of it?

 

[mywaynow]

Got my eyes on a .................

 

[Guest]

Got my eyes on a .................

nice. synthetic or wood? grin

 

[BruceBruce1959]

bruce have you gotten that rifle back yet? what do you think of it?

No I haven't got it back yet. I just called and the person who's handling my rifle wasn't in but left a message for him to call or email me so I can find out whats what. I'll let ya know soon as I hear anything.

 

[mywaynow]

The older I get the more traditional I become.......... Walnut for sure.
I have seen signs at camps like "no plastic guns allowed" and I have my own saying "real treestands have no doors".

 

[buckfever]

and I have my own saying "real treestands have no doors".

Can I rent-to-own that line?????????? I love it!

 

[mywaynow]

Use it as you wish! Make it into a t-shirt too! Just send me a couple gratis............

 

[Guest]

hahahahaha

 

[okiebowhunter]

awesome choice with the .300, that was my choice(read this a little late). but for what its worth Jim Shockey says the .338 is the best all around cartridge, adding that he thinks there is no such thing as overkill. but anyway awesome deal on it. good luck

 

[Guest]

awesome choice with the .300, that was my choice(read this a little late). but for what its worth Jim Shockey says the .338 is the best all around cartridge, adding that he thinks there is no such thing as overkill. but anyway awesome deal on it. good luck

he, jim shockey, said the 338 rem ultra mag. i have both a 338 win mag and the 338 RUM and they are both big ole guns but the ultra mag is twice the win mag.

 

[Karl.Luhr]

Make mine a 30-06

You made a great choice but I would have selected a 30-06.
1. Doesn't kick as much compared to the magnums you listed.
2. Cheaper to buy factory ammo for.
3. Cheaper to reload for- less powder, cases last longer
4. Not a noisy from the bench, it does make a difference.
5. Barrels last longer, but I don't know anyone who has worn one out
6. Again I repeat, a 30-06 doesn't kick like a magnum!!

Let us know what scope you pick....

 

[critter gitter]

you dont need the 7mm for deer hunting unless you plan to hunt out west or have long range shots and with that said I own one. I dont hunt out west but it is a very flat shooter and accurate right out of the box,it only took 3-4 rounds to sight it in. You may not want to coyote hunt with it but its good for anything from deer to bear to moose.

 

[savage111270]

i have shot all of them except the 338 win mag. I was happy with the 300 win mag. It has some recoil but it will blow a hole in something.

 

[sir smackabuck]

Weatherby Sporter chambered in .257 mag. 117gr barnes bullet because its fast, flat, accurate and will ground check anything that you hit.........provided you put the bullet where it's supposed to be. And there is no second choice for me I can harvest anything on the North American continent with it cleanly and humanley