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Thanks OCD1. Great article!

I have a virgin 7mm wby that I'm hoping to make my next hunting rifle. Talking to gunsmiths and various sorts, most recommend I shoot 5 then completely clean the rifle and let cool. They said repeat this until you have around 60 rounds (some say more, some say less.....this might start a huge...

Good points, good info! Can anyone explain what the differences is between the bullet types, ie, accubond, interbond and spire point? Hornady is about a 1/2 the price that Nosler and Weatherby (brand) ammo is.

I just purchased a 7mm wby ultralight and am now in search of ammo. I'm looking for a round that can be used to kill deer but also elk. This rifle is not one that will be taken to the range and shot. I will sight in the scope and go hunting.....1 or 2 rounds per season. The ammo I'm...

http://www.odcmp.com/ They have different qualities for different prices. Very easy to become a member and free.

Great information ants. I think I'll give them a call tomorrow and see whats what!

I did additional searches on other forums and found some good information. The accubrake has both pros and cons. The pro is that it reduces recoil. How much for a 7mm is up to the beholder. The con is that it can make the rifle fire deafening even when wearing hearing protection. The teflon...

I am looking into purchasing a new hunting rifle for deer (primarily) and elk (couple hunts a year). Caliber will be 7mm wby. I like the ballistics and characteristics of that caliber so I'm dead set on it. I've shot this round downrange as well. I decided to build a custom/semi custom off...

Thanks for all the replies! I've decided I'm going with the 1.5-6x42 (zeiss). I was at a gunshop and looked through one and compared it to the Leupold mark 4 and it was apples to oranges. Yes, it's more money but I like apples more than oranges :)

Well thanks everyone for information and advice. Decided to go with the lowest powered scope.

Thanks Cottswald! Great article, great information!! I was a little skeptical, but maybe the small scope listed would be the best (for lack of for better terms) choice.

1.5-6x42 2.5-10x50 3-12x56 Which of these magnifications would be optimal for hunting deer/elk. It will be going on a .30 caliber hunting rifle. Mule deer in southern arizona in the open desert. Elk in the Northwest in a valley, possibly in a wooded area. Thank you in advance

Thank you guys for all the replies! Just edited with a more focused question

Hunting Scopes I just purchased a rifle in 300 WSM. It's a hunting rifle that I will be handloading for primarily deer and elk. I'll primarily be shooting mule and white tail deer in the open desert. As for elk, I'll be in the Northwest in either or both wooded areas or open. Would the...

With this rifle build I'm in the market for a non mass-production action. I will get a lot of flack for saying this but Winchesters, Savages, Remingtons, etc need extensive work. That is why I asked about the link, http://www.6mmbr.com/actions.html. Has anyone had experience or have...