6.5x55 Swede
.308
**.300 Win Mag
.270
*.270 WSM
*.338 Federal
(*Possibly)
(**Very Unlikely)
Which would you take for a First Hunting Rifle? I can't decide. Mainly, it will be used for Deer, maybe Elk and possibly Black Bear. I don't Handload, but that doesn't mean I can't or will not. I was leaning towards a Tikka T3 Battue (if they import it), or some sort of CZ. Any advice will be helpful! Would a 14 year old (5'8'' 170 lbs) be able to handle a .300 Win Mag? He wants one, but I don't think he'll be able to handle the recoil. How about with a Limbsaver?
Update: Today, I talked with some friends, who hunt and shoot quite a bit,
about what I should get caliber wise. One recommended .270 WSM, another recommended .338 Federal. I researched ammo pricing for both, and have some questions. What's so special about the .270 WSM! What benefits over the other cartridges does it have that make it so expensive? How's the recoil? More or less than the .308? How about the .338 Federal? I was told less than .30-06 depending on the rifle, but it sounds sort of fishy. What if I put a good Limbsaver on the gun then how would it be?
.308
**.300 Win Mag
.270
*.270 WSM
*.338 Federal
(*Possibly)
(**Very Unlikely)
Which would you take for a First Hunting Rifle? I can't decide. Mainly, it will be used for Deer, maybe Elk and possibly Black Bear. I don't Handload, but that doesn't mean I can't or will not. I was leaning towards a Tikka T3 Battue (if they import it), or some sort of CZ. Any advice will be helpful! Would a 14 year old (5'8'' 170 lbs) be able to handle a .300 Win Mag? He wants one, but I don't think he'll be able to handle the recoil. How about with a Limbsaver?
Update: Today, I talked with some friends, who hunt and shoot quite a bit,
about what I should get caliber wise. One recommended .270 WSM, another recommended .338 Federal. I researched ammo pricing for both, and have some questions. What's so special about the .270 WSM! What benefits over the other cartridges does it have that make it so expensive? How's the recoil? More or less than the .308? How about the .338 Federal? I was told less than .30-06 depending on the rifle, but it sounds sort of fishy. What if I put a good Limbsaver on the gun then how would it be?
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