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What caliber rifle should I buy for hunting big game?
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The best gun for hunting big game is the one that you are the most confident with and can ensure a clean kill. Sure you can use big magnums to kill anything in North America, but if you flinch and are timid of it you might as well leave it in the cabinet and take the .270, 30-06, whatever you are the most comfortable and confident with. Shot placement is always the most important thing. Everything from a .243 up will kill moose, elk, deer. I have a room full of guns that could kill most anything, but my first choice depending on hunting location, is my Remington VTR chambered in .308. I know it drives tacks, so I always wind up with it in my hands. Only you can decide which one works best for you.
Good Luck....
The best gun for hunting big game is the one that you are the most confident with and can ensure a clean kill. Sure you can use big magnums to kill anything in North America, but if you flinch and are timid of it you might as well leave it in the cabinet and take the .270, 30-06, whatever you are the most comfortable and confident with. Shot placement is always the most important thing. Everything from a .243 up will kill moose, elk, deer. I have a room full of guns that could kill most anything, but my first choice depending on hunting location, is my Remington VTR chambered in .308. I know it drives tacks, so I always wind up with it in my hands. Only you can decide which one works best for you.
Good Luck....
I'll have to agree with CrazyCanuck, I've had a few friends develop a flinch from big magnums and other friends that love them. Shoot a few if you have friends that own different guns and buy what is "comfy". Most guys I hunt with use .270's, .30-06's, and .308's, but a few use 7mm and 300's. All are good just make sure you can handle the recoil, because muzzle breaks suck (so loud!)
I think you should go shooting with others and try diferent calibers in different rifles. You may find magnum calibers unpleasant to shoot, or no problem. Depends on the rifle design. Do you intend to hunt mainly one species? What rifle do you have in mind?
Again thanks everyone for your support and opinions/comments! I have done some research as well I have read what everybody has to say on this thread. I made a choice on the Browning A-Bolt II Eclipse in 7mm Rem. Mag AND a Savage American Classic Model 14 in .270 WSM. I have yet to buy them but it will be soon! Thanks again!
killswithkimber
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All 3 work just fine, and dont forget about the 30 06 it shouldn't be overlooked
westcoaster
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Nice old Dodge H4831.
As many have said everything you mentioned will do the job. I would add that if you are fairly new to centerfire shooting it may be worth considering a non-magnum round likethe 3006 or 308 or 338 federal. Light kick, plenty accurate, lots of cartridge/bullet selection.
Not trying to start a flame war here but I would tend to agree that for Moose, Elk, and Bear the 270 may be a little on the light side.
As many have said everything you mentioned will do the job. I would add that if you are fairly new to centerfire shooting it may be worth considering a non-magnum round likethe 3006 or 308 or 338 federal. Light kick, plenty accurate, lots of cartridge/bullet selection.
Not trying to start a flame war here but I would tend to agree that for Moose, Elk, and Bear the 270 may be a little on the light side.
Then it's not too late...You can still just buy a 30-30 Marlin and go Hunting
Actually, the Power Wagon was completely rebuilt and is a permanent fixture in the Railway and Logging Museum, in Prince George, BC.
Still driving the Cummins Dodge, though.
Nice, very nice!!
Yes, don't forget about the 30.06. Been around for years, ammo is readily available and in many different bullet weights. Take down any big game that is in North America and quite a few on other continents.
Whatever your choices turn out to be, the ones you mention are good choices too.
Great choice on the 7mm rem mag. The boys who are fearful of "big mags" don't wish to admit that the 7mm kicks 20% less than a 300 win mag. I havent noticed that much difference between a 7mm rem mag and a 30-06 in terms of recoil
