I need a new hunting rifle

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This fall I am going to buy a new rifle for hunting.I have been using a enfield 303brit. I would like somthing with a stainless barrel and sinthetic stock. What cal should I go for. I will be using it for moose and elk and maybe bear. Everyone says go for a magnum. I can't decide please help me
 
If it were me, I'd go with a 338 win mag; in a blued/walnut rifle; I'm not picky about manufacturer.

Since you said synthetic/ss, I'd personally try to find one of the win model 70's in that config, or possibly a remington of some description. I'd avoid the tikka t3 lite in 338 - lightweight gun in that cal would be uncomfortable.
 
my brother used my 303 brit for years... got a lot of nice trophys!! till he missed a double droptine mulie... so i took it back and made him get a new one.(it's not very accurate any more). i just shot a brand new tikka t3 lite in 300 win mag... kicked like a mule but a really nice gun. if you are going to be shooting deer it's a bit of an over kill. the tikka t3 lite in 270 wsm would be my choice.
good luck in deciding... too many choices out there. :)
 
You didn't say what your budget was. So if I am spending your money I would go for quality and buy Kimber. You don't need a .338 Mag. to down game successfully. Go with a 30/06 or .308 or the only wsm that makes any sense to me the 270 wsm.
 
Ruger 77 Hawkeye, Rem 700 SPS, Tikka T3, Savage 116, in .30-06 or .308

Any of these will serve you well.:)
 
No one's mentioned the 338-06??? A little bit slower than a win mag, less powder burn, and easier on the shoulder. Not to mention all this in a 30-06 case. It is a very simple wildcat, and a perfect gun for moose and bear. It packs a hell of a punch for a non-magnum.
 
The only thing I can add to all the of the excellent advice given here by the other members, is that if your finances allow, to buy it much earlier than the fall. This will give you plenty of opportunity to wring it out and get used to it, and sight it in well, without the pressure of the season looming over your head. Don't forget at least three boxes of ammo, two or more for the range and puttering around with and one for the hunt.
I had a buddy once who waited till mid September to buy it, and by the time he had it scoped and rigged out it was the end of the month, with two weeks till the moose season opened. Add to that his flinch and panic of the upcoming season, he couldn't hit the ocean from a dinghy!!

Just a thought.

Ricky
 
no disrespect intended but Ive found most ex 303 shooters should stick to a similar round, you dont want to git dem too unfamiliiear :D
 
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