Kill it all with a 280 AI OR a 7 RSAUM ? RJ
Mountain hunting caliber
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Kill it all with a 280 AI OR a 7 RSAUM ? RJ
Browning makes some nice light x bolts. The X bolt Hells canyon speed is only 6 plus pounds and has a muzzle brake to help with the recoil of a 300 win mag or other magnum caliber capable for handling a nice high bc bullet. Or their stalker series is in the same weight range and in my experience are excellent handling and shooting rifles.
pete dobinson
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- Courtenay BC.
Have you looked at the kimber montana m84 or a 84L. I like the 84L chambered in 270 win. A lot cheaper than the M.A. but not a lot heavier.
pete dobinson
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Courtenay BC.
Carbon fibre, its very light. Blind mag as well, like the MA.
pete dobinson
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Courtenay BC.
I believe Korth handles the warranty in canada. I think they are in Calgary as well.
Does it have the silly plastic bolt sleeve like the Ti had?
I can 100% confirm the DO have a warranty in Canada. I have used it.
Ardent
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I guide mountain hunts here in BC for the bulk of my living now and always encourage clients to get the lightest rifle they can, then worry about chambering second. 6 1/2lbs and under is the idea, all up. A 6lb .270 will bring more opportunities than a 8lb .300.
My favourite mountain chamberings in order, and it's all about trajectory, ignoring boutique stuff we can't get off the hardware store shelf are,
-7mm Rem Mag
-.270 Winchester
-.300 Win Mag
Second choice group,
-.30-06 150grs and under
-.243 Win (Yep)
My favourite mountain chamberings in order, and it's all about trajectory, ignoring boutique stuff we can't get off the hardware store shelf are,
-7mm Rem Mag
-.270 Winchester
-.300 Win Mag
Second choice group,
-.30-06 150grs and under
-.243 Win (Yep)
Ardent list of Favorite calibers mountain hunting make sence to me all ammo is easily accessible and nothing over the top
Plus all those calibers have a lot going for them and are well proven hunting rounds
Plus all those calibers have a lot going for them and are well proven hunting rounds
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- In the shadows of the Rockies
Maybe not totally necessary to burn 5 grand plus to get geared up with a super flat shooting carbon fiber rifle with exotic high magnification euro optics? A minimalist approach can also work. For example, I took what some might consider a crap $200 .45-70 Handi-Rifle fitted with a crap $100 Bushnell scope up in the mountains and dropped an Elk with it. I've also had success in the mountains with an SKS.
Both not exactly considered to be mountain rifles. Just goes to show that it could be more about the operator than the equipment.
Both not exactly considered to be mountain rifles. Just goes to show that it could be more about the operator than the equipment.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Again weight before any other consideration, I like the 2-7x Leupolds. Generally, we want to shoot 300 yards and closer, and even at 400 a 2-7x really leaves nothing lacking. If you're shooting prairie dogs and don't have to walk a 6.5-20x makes sense but not so much as a dedicated mountain rifle. The 3-9x40 has no flies on it of course either.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Maybe not totally necessary to burn 5 grand plus to get geared up with a super flat shooting carbon fiber rifle with exotic high magnification euro optics? A minimalist approach can also work. For example, I took what some might consider a crap $200 .45-70 Handi-Rifle fitted with a crap $100 Bushnell scope up in the mountains and dropped an Elk with it. I've also had success in the mountains with an SKS.
Both not exactly considered to be mountain rifles. Just goes to show that it could be more about the operator than the equipment.
I'll take the bait, shoot a lot of mountain game you can't call with that .45-70?
Sheep, and mountain goats I mean.
I'll take the bait, shoot a lot of mountain game you can't call with that .45-70?
I figured he was accounting for the downslope...... if you get the falling safe trajectory just right, you can hit the slope and keep your round 2 1/2 feet off the ground all the way down....
