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<blockquote data-quote="buck5611" data-source="post: 181227" data-attributes="member: 9983"><p>I am new to this forum but was reading here for a while. As there are so much experienced shooters and hunters here, it his a bit intimidating for a newbie to ask a question. On the other hand, it is the best place to ask. I'm planning on buying a new rifle for deer on open field but mostly for moose. Here in the province of Quebec we get sometime the opportunity to shoot moose at 400 to 500 yards. This might not look far for most of you but for me, even if I have good experience with rifle, my shooting were always closer than 200 yards.</p><p>First. the rifle. I choose a Browning A Bolt composite stalker with the Boss system, mainly because I love Browning rifles and I was satisfied with two of them I own. A BLR in 308 and also a Bar in 308 wich shoot very whell for me. Remember that my evaluation of shooting is based on my hunting needs not for target. Also I'm not interested in modifying an existing rifle. My budget is not unlimited.</p><p>Second. the caliber. I choose the 325WSM after looking at balistic table and evaluating 500 yard energy and drop. In these table it was not far behind the 300 RUM. For me, it looks good but in real life I don't know what to really expect from this caliber. I also do some reloading and this might add some more bullet choices in 180. 200. 220gr from different makers. Recoil is not a problem for me.</p><p> </p><p>How about the barrel life of a 325WSM?</p><p> </p><p>With all tha new calibers today, it is likely that many wont last. Do you tink the 325 will last.</p><p> </p><p>Keep in mind that it will be used for hunting only( deer, moose and black bear) and it will shoot less than 30 rounds/year.</p><p> </p><p>Third. the scope. I plan to put a Bushnell Elite 4200 4x16x50 on it.</p><p> </p><p>Your comments are welcome</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buck5611, post: 181227, member: 9983"] I am new to this forum but was reading here for a while. As there are so much experienced shooters and hunters here, it his a bit intimidating for a newbie to ask a question. On the other hand, it is the best place to ask. I'm planning on buying a new rifle for deer on open field but mostly for moose. Here in the province of Quebec we get sometime the opportunity to shoot moose at 400 to 500 yards. This might not look far for most of you but for me, even if I have good experience with rifle, my shooting were always closer than 200 yards. First. the rifle. I choose a Browning A Bolt composite stalker with the Boss system, mainly because I love Browning rifles and I was satisfied with two of them I own. A BLR in 308 and also a Bar in 308 wich shoot very whell for me. Remember that my evaluation of shooting is based on my hunting needs not for target. Also I'm not interested in modifying an existing rifle. My budget is not unlimited. Second. the caliber. I choose the 325WSM after looking at balistic table and evaluating 500 yard energy and drop. In these table it was not far behind the 300 RUM. For me, it looks good but in real life I don't know what to really expect from this caliber. I also do some reloading and this might add some more bullet choices in 180. 200. 220gr from different makers. Recoil is not a problem for me. How about the barrel life of a 325WSM? With all tha new calibers today, it is likely that many wont last. Do you tink the 325 will last. Keep in mind that it will be used for hunting only( deer, moose and black bear) and it will shoot less than 30 rounds/year. Third. the scope. I plan to put a Bushnell Elite 4200 4x16x50 on it. Your comments are welcome [/QUOTE]
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