Hi all.
Long time reader, new member
I have been looking around for a bolt action rifle for a while now.
I went to the local gunshop and looked and touched quite a few models.
I liked all of them, but it was one that I really felt was right for me. And that was the Ruger M77 Hawkeye.
The model that had everything I wanted (almost) was the Hawkeye African.
Loved the looks and feel of it. Felt that I got a big smile when I held it in my hands Iron sights is a big plus.
But now on to the problem. The caliber. I kind of wanted a 30-06. A good all round caliber, that I like shooting. But the African is not chambered in 30-06.
Here are the caliber options:
223 Rem, 300 win mag, 338 Win mag, 9,3x62, 375 Ruger.
Main use of rifle will be "just in case" (or shtf like you americans like to call it)
Like to have the option to hunt and also to have it as a defensive rifle if I must defend something. I live in the country side. Biggest animal here is elk and brown bear. But deer and smaller animals might also be an option to hunt. Like to be able to shoot quite accurate out to at least 300meters, without too much bullit drop. I will do my own reloading, but might buy ammo from time to time.
What do you think of the calibers the African is chambered in for my use?
I have not shot any of them except 223. But I feel that is a bit light for an all round rifle.
I have shot 30-06, 308, 6,5x55, 223 and 444 Marlin. Like them all.
Never had a problem with recoil on these.
I have read that it is a bit shorter barrel life with a magnum caliber. That is a negative thing for me. What about the 9,3x62?, too slow? 375 Ruger a bit too much? hmm
I also like the M77 Hawkeye Standard model. This I can get in 30-06 and a gunsmith could put on some iron sights for me. Would this just be a easier and better option for my use?
Thankfull for all help I can get. I'm lost. I have looked at balistic charts for all the calibers but hard to decide just by looking at a paper. Give me your thoughts.
Excuse my english
Best regards from Scandinavia.
Long time reader, new member
I have been looking around for a bolt action rifle for a while now.
I went to the local gunshop and looked and touched quite a few models.
I liked all of them, but it was one that I really felt was right for me. And that was the Ruger M77 Hawkeye.
The model that had everything I wanted (almost) was the Hawkeye African.
Loved the looks and feel of it. Felt that I got a big smile when I held it in my hands
Iron sights is a big plus. But now on to the problem. The caliber. I kind of wanted a 30-06. A good all round caliber, that I like shooting. But the African is not chambered in 30-06.
Here are the caliber options:
223 Rem, 300 win mag, 338 Win mag, 9,3x62, 375 Ruger.
Main use of rifle will be "just in case" (or shtf like you americans like to call it)
Like to have the option to hunt and also to have it as a defensive rifle if I must defend something. I live in the country side. Biggest animal here is elk and brown bear. But deer and smaller animals might also be an option to hunt. Like to be able to shoot quite accurate out to at least 300meters, without too much bullit drop. I will do my own reloading, but might buy ammo from time to time.
What do you think of the calibers the African is chambered in for my use?
I have not shot any of them except 223. But I feel that is a bit light for an all round rifle.
I have shot 30-06, 308, 6,5x55, 223 and 444 Marlin. Like them all.
Never had a problem with recoil on these.
I have read that it is a bit shorter barrel life with a magnum caliber. That is a negative thing for me. What about the 9,3x62?, too slow? 375 Ruger a bit too much? hmm
I also like the M77 Hawkeye Standard model. This I can get in 30-06 and a gunsmith could put on some iron sights for me. Would this just be a easier and better option for my use?
Thankfull for all help I can get. I'm lost. I have looked at balistic charts for all the calibers but hard to decide just by looking at a paper. Give me your thoughts.
Excuse my english
Best regards from Scandinavia.
