You are over-thinking this. Think about how many steps are taken after the animal is down. Unless you handle your cleaned rifle just before you cut up the meat, I think you will be fine.
I shot 80 plus pound bows for years. As the newer bows got more efficient I realized that there was a law of diminishing returns as I went heavier in poundage. My North American hunting rig is a Bowtech CPXL 72# bow shooting a 3-71 ACC with a 125 gn head. This is considered a heavy arrow by...
I have both calibers rigged up with a long range scope that has the compensating reticle (as well as the ability to dial). I think they are both fantastic and I usually grab whatever one I feel like shooting that day. However, at the longer ranges I track a little less with the 300
I have not used these bullets in a long range scenario. However, I have taken them to Africa and used them in a 500 NE Double rifle and in a Dakota 416 Rigby. Their Safari grade bullets are second to none. Devastating results and the accuracy in my Rigby is incredible. In my double I used...
I have killed 2 deer with a 7mm Berger 180 gn VLD Hybrid. One mule deer at 540 yards and a Whitetail at 150 yds. Both dropped right there. The Mulie took a minute to die but the Whitetail was dead before it hit the ground. I shot the Whitetail through the shoulder and it never exited the...
I have a Wilson and it is a fine piece. Their customer service is top notch. Great shooter and smooth as silk. I have a Kimber that is close. 2 grand is a lot of cash. I'm sure it will be your favorite if you do purchase one.
For me it comes down to Customer service. Leica needs to take a page from Swarovski's book when it comes to this department. Swarovski is simply the best when you have trouble with one of their products.