Remington 700 CDL vs 673

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Mike_Canuck

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I know these are two different rifles. Shorter barrel on the 673, iron sights and seems to designed for the WSM and .350 magnum. 700 CDL, longer barrel, more of variety of calibres and needs scope.But I am looking at buying the "one and only rifle" to last for the rest of my Manitoba hunting career (white tail, black bear, and God willing at some point in my life time caribou and elk).

I am just looking for an opinion. Which I know there is lots of here! So bring it!

Thanks folks!
 
If you have to look at this rifle for the rest of your hunting life, might as well buy the pretty one

one vote for the CDL :)
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The front sight and rib on the 673 makes the bbl look like a harpoon! :rolleyes:

And the laminated stock would be heavy as well!






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The Model Seven CDL looks interesting. I see that the Model Seven CDL 350 RM has a 20" barrel versus the rest of the mag calibre being 22". I have never shot anything in 350 RM so not familiar with this round. Can anyone tell me more about this calibre?
 
The .350 RM is basically a short action equivalent of a .35 Whelen. It is based on a shortened, necked down .375 H&H Mag. Due to the larger body diameter it has almost identical case capacity as the .35 Whelen. I think it is a good cartridge for big game out to about 300 yards, which covers 90% or more of hunting situations.
 
The 350 Rem. Mag is a nice round to have but it does have it’s limitations. I wouldn’t shot anything past 300 yards as previously mentioned. The recoil isn’t that bad. It’s actually milder then I thought. I’ve used mine for one season and got a good size buck. The shot wasn’t perfect but he didn’t go far. That Remington seven CDL in that 350 sure is tempting. Time will tell...
 
You'll probably want something with a flat trajectory out in Manitoba, your not packing it up any big mountains so weight shouldn't be a factor. Do feel that you can take care of a blued rifle? Are you prepared to take it appart and clean any moisture off of it if it goes out in the rain or snow. If not then go stainless.

I think if you want one rifle to last your whole hunting carrer in manitoba then I would pick the 30-06 100 year anniversary stainless fluted CDL.
Its a powerful, beautiful, unique firearm in a caliber that can be loaded to take coyotes up to Moose.
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_CDL_SF_limited.asp
 
CDL, I think a guide gun in 350 rem magnum (or Mod 7) is a realtively specialized rig. If I was buying one gun forever(god forbid) I would probably get a 3006, 300 win or 300 WSM in the CDL.
 
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