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7mm RUM vs other mags
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 364499" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I know the rules are different "Down Under" and understand perfectly where you are coming</p><p>from. But it sounds like you need a bigger bullet that will buck the wind better (Like a 338).</p><p></p><p>Wind gives EVERYONE fits that shoots long range especially in valleys and mountains where </p><p>you can have it blowing in all different directions at different distances.</p><p></p><p>I love the performance of the big 7mm But I use a 338 RUM for this type of shooting because</p><p>like most, the wind is the one thing that is unpredictable and I rely on the big bullets to help </p><p>minimize my error. </p><p></p><p>Sounds like you have and use a lot of tools to get the job done and the dedication to make </p><p>a good shot every time at long distance so That is why I would recomend the 338s It may </p><p>take a few more clicks up to get it done but the wind sounds like it is the culprit and the </p><p>338 may have the cure. </p><p></p><p>Its kind of like the professional hunters in Africa, They carry rifles that will end a bad situation </p><p>fast, even though it is larger than needed to take the game it is the right tool for the job and</p><p>the circumstances.</p><p></p><p>We are fortunate to be able to have as many rifles as we need or can afford so I try to match</p><p>the rifle to the task and hope conditions dont change to much and have to make to many </p><p>adjustments.</p><p></p><p>Hear in Texas the terrain is mostly flat with some hills and the wind is easier to read because</p><p>of the brush and grass. for this I like the flat and fast 7s and 30s but when I go to Colorado</p><p>where conditions are more like yours I go with the big stuff for my primary weapon and a</p><p>light carry rifle for back up and short distance.</p><p></p><p>Some day I hope to hunt down under and I will bring my 338 if they will allow it.</p><p></p><p> My all time favorite rifle is a custom 7/08 and it is responsible for the downfall of lots</p><p>of game animals at 500+yards but it does not buck the wind well enough for "ME" to use it</p><p>under certain conditions.</p><p></p><p>If barrel life is bad but it is the best choice for the job then I use it with the understanding that</p><p>I will have to replace it more often than others.</p><p></p><p>If I could live any where else it would New Zealand !!!</p><p></p><p>It is great being able to hear from you guys half way arround the world and share with experances</p><p>with each other.good luck and good hunting.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 364499, member: 2736"] I know the rules are different "Down Under" and understand perfectly where you are coming from. But it sounds like you need a bigger bullet that will buck the wind better (Like a 338). Wind gives EVERYONE fits that shoots long range especially in valleys and mountains where you can have it blowing in all different directions at different distances. I love the performance of the big 7mm But I use a 338 RUM for this type of shooting because like most, the wind is the one thing that is unpredictable and I rely on the big bullets to help minimize my error. Sounds like you have and use a lot of tools to get the job done and the dedication to make a good shot every time at long distance so That is why I would recomend the 338s It may take a few more clicks up to get it done but the wind sounds like it is the culprit and the 338 may have the cure. Its kind of like the professional hunters in Africa, They carry rifles that will end a bad situation fast, even though it is larger than needed to take the game it is the right tool for the job and the circumstances. We are fortunate to be able to have as many rifles as we need or can afford so I try to match the rifle to the task and hope conditions dont change to much and have to make to many adjustments. Hear in Texas the terrain is mostly flat with some hills and the wind is easier to read because of the brush and grass. for this I like the flat and fast 7s and 30s but when I go to Colorado where conditions are more like yours I go with the big stuff for my primary weapon and a light carry rifle for back up and short distance. Some day I hope to hunt down under and I will bring my 338 if they will allow it. My all time favorite rifle is a custom 7/08 and it is responsible for the downfall of lots of game animals at 500+yards but it does not buck the wind well enough for "ME" to use it under certain conditions. If barrel life is bad but it is the best choice for the job then I use it with the understanding that I will have to replace it more often than others. If I could live any where else it would New Zealand !!! It is great being able to hear from you guys half way arround the world and share with experances with each other.good luck and good hunting. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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