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<blockquote data-quote="jfolanddvm" data-source="post: 2921572" data-attributes="member: 70626"><p>For what you are wanting - a rifle that will be big enough for protection against bears - and yet can be used for coyotes at distance, I would think the 308 is the best option with the limitations you set. The Henry Long Ranger is intriguing to me - it seems to have that compromise of a good scabbard gun, yet can reach out with accuracy. I don't own one (yet) so can't comment on personal experience. The best "fit" may be the Ruger American in its compact youth configuration. The 12.5" LOP and 18" barrel might make a great carry gun for saddle or 4 wheeler. Again, I haven't shot one of the youth models, but the regular models shoot really well. My first choice tho more expensive (but you didn't indicate that cost was a limiting factor and you're purchasing a fairly pricey scope, so cost may not be that big of an issue?) would be the new Springfield 2020 waypoint. I have one of those in 6 creedmoor and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite rifles. I like it better than some of my custom rifles that cost 2-3 times as much. The only thing I don't like about it for a walk around hunting rifle is that the safety doesn't lock the bolt, which can be aggravating when walking thru brush. The Tikka lite veil is another great choice, but it has a little longer barrel, so maybe not quite as handy. It also has a 1:11 twist, vs the 1:10 in the others, so might not shoot the heavier bullets, but for what you are after, that probably won't matter. The Sako lone wolf is not a bad choice either - I was actually looking at a used one in 270 WSM. But, like you, I would be hesitant to bounce that one around in a scabbard or ATV. </p><p>By the way, what is your 7 PRC? Maybe you said, but I missed it...</p><p>Also, love your pics and a little envious of your situation. Sometimes, I think all of us feel like just getting away from the hustle and bustle and back to a simpler life. You just had the nerve to do it!! Well played!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jfolanddvm, post: 2921572, member: 70626"] For what you are wanting - a rifle that will be big enough for protection against bears - and yet can be used for coyotes at distance, I would think the 308 is the best option with the limitations you set. The Henry Long Ranger is intriguing to me - it seems to have that compromise of a good scabbard gun, yet can reach out with accuracy. I don’t own one (yet) so can’t comment on personal experience. The best “fit” may be the Ruger American in its compact youth configuration. The 12.5” LOP and 18” barrel might make a great carry gun for saddle or 4 wheeler. Again, I haven’t shot one of the youth models, but the regular models shoot really well. My first choice tho more expensive (but you didn’t indicate that cost was a limiting factor and you’re purchasing a fairly pricey scope, so cost may not be that big of an issue?) would be the new Springfield 2020 waypoint. I have one of those in 6 creedmoor and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite rifles. I like it better than some of my custom rifles that cost 2-3 times as much. The only thing I don’t like about it for a walk around hunting rifle is that the safety doesn’t lock the bolt, which can be aggravating when walking thru brush. The Tikka lite veil is another great choice, but it has a little longer barrel, so maybe not quite as handy. It also has a 1:11 twist, vs the 1:10 in the others, so might not shoot the heavier bullets, but for what you are after, that probably won’t matter. The Sako lone wolf is not a bad choice either - I was actually looking at a used one in 270 WSM. But, like you, I would be hesitant to bounce that one around in a scabbard or ATV. By the way, what is your 7 PRC? Maybe you said, but I missed it... Also, love your pics and a little envious of your situation. Sometimes, I think all of us feel like just getting away from the hustle and bustle and back to a simpler life. You just had the nerve to do it!! Well played!!! [/QUOTE]
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