- Location
- Jameson, SK
Oh don't get us wrong!!!
You need a 6.5 target rig!!!
You need a 6.5 target rig!!!
New rifle suggestion.
- Thread starter YukonBrett
- Start date
Hi Brett,
You already have about as good a rifle as you could get for mountain hunting, as well as moose, caribou, and bear. Good!
Now get yourself a 9.3X62 for woods bison, moose, caribou, and bear. Perfect!
Ted
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Oh reeeeeeeeeeally?
I didn't see that one coming!
Apparently 4 hours of time difference equals 8 posts. I'm not usually that far ahead of Ted!
you can get removable mag for weatherbys
Not in the magnum rounds like the OP was wanting. The only magnum that comes in the Vanguards with a detachable mag is the 240 Wby. And that's only because it has the same rim diameter as the 30-06.
Given your requirements, I'd go with the Tikka T3 in 300 WIN MAG. I like 300 WIN MAG over 300 WSM as the 300 WIN MAG handles the long heavier (200grn +) bullets better, the COL specs of the 300 WSM mean the heavier bullets intrude on the powder space. On a T3 specifically, they are all long action anyhow, so no real reason to choose the 300 WSM over the WIN MAG.
We certainly are, my choice is the 375 either in the H&H configuration or the Ruger.... especially if you plan on hunting Bison and other big critters..
Keep an eye on the EE in the New Year and you might just find a good deal.
Brett we are your friend.
just trying to spend on the right tool lol ....
9.3x62 or 375 can be a good start to have a difference with the 30-06 ....
the joke about the 9.3x62 is about our why not? that promoted so hardly the 9.3x62 that we called the .366 Wagner and he lives in town here.
enjoy your and merry christmas.
yours truly.
Phil
just trying to spend on the right tool lol ....
9.3x62 or 375 can be a good start to have a difference with the 30-06 ....
the joke about the 9.3x62 is about our why not? that promoted so hardly the 9.3x62 that we called the .366 Wagner and he lives in town here.
enjoy your and merry christmas.
yours truly.
Phil
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
If the 9.3x62 is on the list, the 35Whelen should be in the mix as well.
####head.
Well the 30-06 isn't a shy puppy... Between the 300 WSM and the 300 WM. There isn't a hole lot of difference in performance. Either / or is fine. Now going up in caliber is another option that is a tad more interesting in itself. The 9.3 is on my New Years resolution list, and I would select that over a 338 WM. The 9.3 charms an interest due to being a variant of the 30-06 case, which can be necked up to a 32-06; 338-06, 35 Whelen and the 9.3 mm. All of them are great preformers and obtain decent ballistics out of the parent case.
This. Unless you are near Whitehorse, then you must get a 9.3
Some people even call it a .366 Wagner for some reason ... It is no joke:
Further info here: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/903716-Campaign-to-Rename-the-9-3x62
Save your $ until you can get the rifle you want. If you spend that 1k now, you wont have enough left over to get a decent scope for the gun, which is a bit more important in the scheme of things. Also, the .300 WSM has shown that when handloaded comes up short in the velocity/bullet weight department. Get a .300 WinMag if you want to get 3000+fps with a 180 with your reloads and store bought ammo is cheaper as well. Or get a Ruger Ammerican .30-06 and put a decent scope on it and go hunt everything from coyotes to buff.
