A very effective but light recoiling cartridge is the .350 Legend. Kicks less than the .30-30, .243 and 6.5 to my shoulder. We have killed about 10 deer over the last 4 years with them and they are completely adequate for deer size game.
I have a 7mm-08, 6.5 CM and .308. I love the .280 but as much for the rifle as the cartridge. Mine is a Cooper and shoots spectacularly. The others are great too but if were to go after bigger game, like elk or moose, I would probably reach for the .280. I have handholds specifically for...
Get hunting bullets, not match bullets. As suggested above, buy several different loads and see which shoots the best in your particular rifle. Inside 300 yards, if the tip is a bit deformed from loading, it will not matter.
Interesting thread. I have read/own a number of books from those "old school" writers and still find their information and experiences interesting. Are there new techniques? Sure. Does that mean everything that has been previously written on shooting and self defense is obsolete, I don't...
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