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1st elk hunt need rifle advice
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<blockquote data-quote="Tin Tin" data-source="post: 1593174" data-attributes="member: 42935"><p>Hi Dan, I am an elderly hunter whom has hunted for over 65 year as and still do. I hunt moose, caribou, bear, deer as my main big game objectives .I also have numerous rifles of different calibers, but I can tell you in all honesty, that the 7mm REM magnum is the BEST all around rifle to own and most specifically for what you plan on hunting.</p><p> I have taken numerous mooses and other big game over the years from distances as short as 75 metres up to 683 metres without any problem, and the 7mm REM Mag should be an easy chore on taking down an elk with the right choice of ammo and bullet. There is a wide variety of available ammo and bullet weight and types found anywhere on this planet and in all hunting stores plus the fact that the price of these will not burn a hole in your pocket.</p><p> It is easy to reload and develop a recipe which best suits your rifle if you want to go that route. Nevermind the ''new trends'', a 6.5 is not any better than a well proven 7mm Mag. It does not have a heavy recoil, you can mount a muzzle break if you wish to tame it better and you can keep it as a lighter weight rifle if you plan any mountain hunts which is extremely important for long hikes. Choose a 7mm REM Mag and you will NEVER regret your choice, I know I haven't throughout my many, many years of hunting, it is always along my side, never leave home without it even when toting another calibre along.</p><p>And you said that you plan on equipping it with a very good optic, you will then have an excellent fit and will harvest any North American big game that you plan on getting after.</p><p>Best of luck on your rifle and caliber choice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tin Tin, post: 1593174, member: 42935"] Hi Dan, I am an elderly hunter whom has hunted for over 65 year as and still do. I hunt moose, caribou, bear, deer as my main big game objectives .I also have numerous rifles of different calibers, but I can tell you in all honesty, that the 7mm REM magnum is the BEST all around rifle to own and most specifically for what you plan on hunting. I have taken numerous mooses and other big game over the years from distances as short as 75 metres up to 683 metres without any problem, and the 7mm REM Mag should be an easy chore on taking down an elk with the right choice of ammo and bullet. There is a wide variety of available ammo and bullet weight and types found anywhere on this planet and in all hunting stores plus the fact that the price of these will not burn a hole in your pocket. It is easy to reload and develop a recipe which best suits your rifle if you want to go that route. Nevermind the ''new trends'', a 6.5 is not any better than a well proven 7mm Mag. It does not have a heavy recoil, you can mount a muzzle break if you wish to tame it better and you can keep it as a lighter weight rifle if you plan any mountain hunts which is extremely important for long hikes. Choose a 7mm REM Mag and you will NEVER regret your choice, I know I haven't throughout my many, many years of hunting, it is always along my side, never leave home without it even when toting another calibre along. And you said that you plan on equipping it with a very good optic, you will then have an excellent fit and will harvest any North American big game that you plan on getting after. Best of luck on your rifle and caliber choice! [/QUOTE]
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