mtnbkr
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I'm planning to buy a new rifle soon. I've narrowed the physical rifle down to a Remington 700 BDL due to classic good looks and it's fit to me (the only stock rifle that fits me well). Now, I need to pick a caliber. I have a 30-06 (bastardized Mauser 98, ugly as hell, but shoots decently) and want something other than another 30 caliber (will consider something from the 30cal short magnums if given a very good reason).
Use:
Mostly deer hunting and target shooting. Deer season and black bear season overlaps here so I may find myself in a situation of getting a bear while out for deer (happened to my friend this year). I'm not going to rule out any other game either. Who knows, maybe I'll get to go after Elk or some other larger game in my life...
I've been considering the 338WinMag because it's bigger than a 30-06 and sounds like an interesting caliber. I've shot maybe 10 rounds through a buddy's rifle. It kicks, but is tolerable. I'm also interested in 35Whelen, but have all but given up due to lack of guns chambered in it.
I'm open to intelligent suggestions on any caliber 243 and larger that is available in the Rem 700 BDL.
thanks,
Chris
Use:
Mostly deer hunting and target shooting. Deer season and black bear season overlaps here so I may find myself in a situation of getting a bear while out for deer (happened to my friend this year). I'm not going to rule out any other game either. Who knows, maybe I'll get to go after Elk or some other larger game in my life...
I've been considering the 338WinMag because it's bigger than a 30-06 and sounds like an interesting caliber. I've shot maybe 10 rounds through a buddy's rifle. It kicks, but is tolerable. I'm also interested in 35Whelen, but have all but given up due to lack of guns chambered in it.
I'm open to intelligent suggestions on any caliber 243 and larger that is available in the Rem 700 BDL.
thanks,
Chris