General purpose mountain gun??

what my buddy has. browning stainless stalker 300WSM for BC. i have the same thing and use it for mountains but its a 300RUM. too long really but i like the power. the WSM would be my 2nd choice hands down. the brownings are nice and light too. the WSM is 6lb4oz plus rings/scope, the RUM 7lb3oz. the a-bolt also comes in a TI but much more $$ and in the WSM is 5lb8oz. the rainguard on the bushnell's is also a big plus for mounting hunting.
 
I love my 300RUM but wouldn't want to tote it in moutainous terrain. I'd go with a stainless/laminated or synthetic (kevlar reinforced) stock. I've had a .280 rem for years and would go with that caliber. Load it with 150 TSX. The TSX just might be handy if you run into a large hungry bear and need the penetration. I used accubonds in my 300RUM this year and the jury is still out on them, I need more real world results to be sure about them.
 
I used to contemplate getting an ultralight mountain rifle built for me, but stopped wanting one after I got my Mdl 70 300WSM built for me by Bill Leeper. It's about 1.5lb heavier than most "light" rifles, and probably more than that compared to "extreme ultralight" mountain rifles. But I figure if I keep using the same rifle for most of my hunting, I'd shoot it better, get used to the weight and save a bunch of $$$ that I could use on ammo and boots.

Seems to have worked out for me.:)
 
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I'd go with Bartell's .280 with 140TSX's.If you want a bit more zip and some coolness,Ackleyize it!(I have both the .280 and the AI version,and they are a nice carry up a steep hill!)Mur
 
Gatehouse said:
I used to contemplate getting an ultralight mountain rifle built for me, but stopped wanting one after I got my Mdl 70 300WSM built for me by Bill Leeper. It's about 1.5lb heavier than most "light" rifles, and probably more than that compared to "extreme ultralight" mountain rifles. But I figure if I keep using the same rifle for most of my hunting, I'd shoot it better, get used to the weight and save a bunch of $$$ that I could use on ammo and boots.

Seems to have worked out for me.:)
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Same reasons. I always shoot (at) game with one rifle Win model 70 in .375 H+H. Works for bears, deer, wolves, moose, squirrels, crows, varmints or anything else that crosses your path. Sure, it probably weighs ten pounds, but it's my ass I have trouble getting up the mountain, not the rifle!
 
I shall stay with my Brno model 21 thank you........although there are not too many mountains where I live !
 
I shall stay with my Brno model 21 thank you........although there are not too many mountains where I live !
 
Oddly enough, I'd take my Rem 700 Mtn LSS in .30-06 right now wearing a Bushnell 3200 3-9X40. 180 grain TSX for pretty much all critters that I am likely to encounter. It is my favorite rifle to carry.
 
By definition mountain hunting is by foot, longer shoots (>200 yards) and open to all weather conditions for a day+.

A light weight (< 7.5 lb) including a 3-9 scope, flat shooter (.270 to 300wm) and stainless/composite stock would do very well.

Anyone suggesting a rifle > 8 lbs must have got very strong shoulders, limited choice for equipment or have not hunted in these conditions.
 
a mauser in 7x57 or 8x57, with a nice slender stock with schnabel forend made of that 3 layer laminate from montana. topped with either open or peep sights.
 
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