Mountain hunting caliber

Make use of any and all possible advantages.
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Slamfire said:
Been there done that. ;)
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I can't believe I didn't catch it earlier...

You're British! And have you set a record for backwards walking recently? ;) You folks seem to delight in challenging and curious ways to get things done!

In all seriousness you've captured my interest. :) "Been there done that" with that .45-70, and how many of each if so? I pry because I have to do a half to a dozen mountain goats hunts a year and must admit, that H&R .45-70 would literally be the utter last rifle I would recommend or chose.
 
I've used the exact same handy rifle for 25 plus years and it serves its purpose but I also own a Montana and love it so take a that for what you will but better is better and life goes on
 
In the end I'm putting peep sight on 6.5x55 Winchester low wall and keeping that classic cool thing going
It should wind up around 6 lbs ,short, handy and looking good doing it

The 6.5x55 has Point blank range of 275 and about 25 yards less then a 7mm mag PBR
 
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Worth it though. Nothing about serious mountain hunting is cheap, wait til you're shopping for your Swarovski spotter, Hilleberg tent, and Kuiu outer gear. You're setting out on a lifestyle path if you're out to do it more than a couple times, and I mean goats and sheep not what many folks consider "mountain hunting".

The Kimber Hunter is an EXCELLENT value, and very light.
 
I suggest 7mm mag due to versatility for larger game and shooting distances. For sure need to consider light weight options for both gun and scope as ounces can matter when hunting in the mountains. The lighter all your gear is (pack, boots, what is in the pack etc.) can save your energy and body pain and increase your odds of success.
 
Ardent said:
This is mountain goat country (goats in the pic) and your expressed interest, 8lb rifles, .45-70s, and blued guns are rather an irritation up there in my opinion. You're hunting Mars and your gear has to be up to the challenge. :cheers:



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Looks like you could walk up there with your hands in your pockets.
 
Only thing that slows us down is tea at high noon. :d You'll know the deal, in BC "mountains" mean something else entirely than just about anywhere else but parts of Alaska, Yukon, and a small sliver of Alberta. But there aren't elk in mountains proper, those are foothills in my consideration, even if they're a mile tall. Perhaps better said if you can ride a horse for anything but arrival at base camp, that's foothill hunting, and you're not nearly as constrained on gear and rifles.

 
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That's about the best rig and cartridge you could have selected, well done. Very well done. Wrote this blurb for clients coming after goats and you just put together exactly what I hope to see them arrive with.

http://www.morrisonarms.com/2015/12/suggestions-on-mountain-rifles-their-chamberings/
 
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