Hunting Rifle
- Thread starter eberle13
- Start date
- Location
- Hillbilly shack in the boonies
7 mil mag will do you just fine 
longbranch*
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Victoria,BC.
Which calibre
All good choices, but I like a 7m/m Rem mag with 160gr. premium bullets these days. I hunt mainland BC/ N.W. Alberta and don't feel under-gunned.
Geoff
All good choices, but I like a 7m/m Rem mag with 160gr. premium bullets these days. I hunt mainland BC/ N.W. Alberta and don't feel under-gunned.
Geoff
Comfy shooting? I have a 300WM and its a fun rifle to shoot. It has enough recoil that you want to hold it firmly against your shoulder and have a scope with adequate eye relief and comfortable position. Off a bench, it tends to snap my head back a bit and isn't what you'd plink at all day for that reason and its expensive to shoot and heats the barrel up fast. I think any of the 3 cartrides you have named are all good choice. Probably shot placement would be #1 and after that choosing a good bullet might make the next biggest difference. That one shot you take in the field you won't even feel. In the summer when you shoot in a T shirt you will appreciate a good fitting stock and generously soft recoil pad. Mine's not bad on my shoulder, but my brother in law has a browning and for some reason his 300WSM digs into my shoulder.
If you're new to hunting rifles in general I'd suggest that instead of a magnum you start off with a .270, .30-06, or .308. With a good quality bullet any of those will do the job on moose, elk or most bears so long as you do your part.
A magnum is a fabulous tool if you can shoot it well, but between recoil and the cost of ammo too many hunters don't get nearly enough practice with them.
A magnum is a fabulous tool if you can shoot it well, but between recoil and the cost of ammo too many hunters don't get nearly enough practice with them.
Price of premium ammo for my 300 WM was shocking the other day, when I bought some for this seasons hunt....
It's getting to the point where I'll have to start reloading - and maybe get Tod Bartell off my back! lol
It's getting to the point where I'll have to start reloading - and maybe get Tod Bartell off my back! lol
- Location
- Sudbury, On
.270, .308?
7mm-08??
Proper shot placement. I've learned enough about that around here.
7mm-08??
Proper shot placement. I've learned enough about that around here.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
The best answer to your question depends on your previous shooting experience. All of the cartridges mentioned will kill all North American game, but what are your recoil limits, what is the longest range you intend to shoot, and do you handload your own ammo?
john-brennan
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver Island B.C.
hunting rifle
X2 I agree 100%.
I like the 7mmrm, with 160gr Accubond, you're in business
X2 I agree 100%.
X 2
, it's a very true statement, there are some vey strong opinions out there, but in the end it's whichever you are most comfortable shooting & can afford!!!
