shoot_to_kill
CGN Regular
- Location
- Luskville quebec
7 rem mag
Sell me on a new cartridge.
- Thread starter Northern Shooter
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Thirsty_Fox
Regular
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
Allow me to suggest something a bit different:
.17 WSM rimfire
Has the ~400 ft-lb muzzle energy of a centerfire pistol round and the 3000 ft/s speed of a 223 rifle round, but in a rimfire cartridge with flat-shooting lightweight bullet.
Very interesting round that fills a bit of a gap in my opinion, being rather quiet and flat shooting, and checking any legal requirements for rimfire use. It will be a fun one when the A17 WSM semi-auto is finally in stores with extended mags.
.17 WSM rimfire
Has the ~400 ft-lb muzzle energy of a centerfire pistol round and the 3000 ft/s speed of a 223 rifle round, but in a rimfire cartridge with flat-shooting lightweight bullet.
Very interesting round that fills a bit of a gap in my opinion, being rather quiet and flat shooting, and checking any legal requirements for rimfire use. It will be a fun one when the A17 WSM semi-auto is finally in stores with extended mags.
i got my popcorn, Awesome thread.....
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm- to me, You'r longing for a fast stepping 24-26 calibre, an i personally wouldnt stray into the new fandangles, however, to broaden ones horizon, perhaps the new fandangle rifles in said fandangle cartridge might tickle ya turkeys
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm- to me, You'r longing for a fast stepping 24-26 calibre, an i personally wouldnt stray into the new fandangles, however, to broaden ones horizon, perhaps the new fandangle rifles in said fandangle cartridge might tickle ya turkeys
The 'only' thing you need is a cartridge which would let you shoot a moose at 300-400 yards. Since you already have 308 caliber cartridges, it makes sense to get a 300 Win Mag since you can use the same bullets as in the 308 and the 30-06. All the rest, you got it already covered.
I agree with several of the posters here that I need a powerful cartridge to fill the top end above the 30-06. I've never taken an animal beyond 220 yards but it would be nice knowing in the future that it would be possible stretching out passed 400m.
I'm also interested in getting into more long range PRS type shooting, so a flat shooting low -recoil cartridge would be great. Is it worth grabbing 6.5 Creedmoor for this role since I already have 6.5x55 or should I consider something else entirely?
I'm also interested in getting into more long range PRS type shooting, so a flat shooting low -recoil cartridge would be great. Is it worth grabbing 6.5 Creedmoor for this role since I already have 6.5x55 or should I consider something else entirely?
- Location
- Haliburton County, Central Ontario
You have it covered. Maybe top up your TFSA with the extra $$ burning a hole in your pocket?
You have it covered. Maybe top up your TFSA with the extra $$ burning a hole in your pocket?
Already maxed out. I think I see better returns on my ammo prices these days.
I don't do PRS and don't remember what 6.5x55 you ended up choosing but my Tikka T3 X lite in 6.5x55 gives 0.3 moa consistently with 140 SST and RL22. IIRC the 6.5x55 was used for shooting competition in the Olympics a while back.
Well somebody's got to be that guy.
I say .40S&W. Haters gonna hate but I find it a challenge to shoot and I enjoy the snap.
.357 in my GP100 is a pussycat, but even with that heavy stippling on the M&P 2.0, I need to readjust my grip every two shots or so. Just knocks me loose.
The ammo used to be reasonable but like everything else, it's gone up significantly. And there is still the odd .40 still out there for sale if you want in.
Cheers
EZ
I say .40S&W. Haters gonna hate but I find it a challenge to shoot and I enjoy the snap.
.357 in my GP100 is a pussycat, but even with that heavy stippling on the M&P 2.0, I need to readjust my grip every two shots or so. Just knocks me loose.
The ammo used to be reasonable but like everything else, it's gone up significantly. And there is still the odd .40 still out there for sale if you want in.
Cheers
EZ
- Location
- Haliburton County, Central Ontario
Well done on the TFSA. I max out here every January as well. So, for my contribution to your conundrum then, perhaps a nice mint Husqvarna M-98 in 8mm Mauser. Mine is a true classic.
redbirddog
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Maple Syrup land Ontario
270. King of Ontario. Gophers to moose. And it will out perform your Swedish Mauser with knock down power.
I do LOVE my WB MK5 Ultra Light 240 WBee fitted with a Leupold 6-18 x 40 CDS 30 mm in Talleys ! RJ
I know where little about it, sounds expensive? Haha.
Isn't this a Big 5 African game cartridge?
Not at all. Puts a big hole on both sides of moose or elk without producing a couple dozen pounds or more of blood-shot meat like the various 7mm and .300 magnums will.
