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<blockquote data-quote="DRock" data-source="post: 1680729" data-attributes="member: 109187"><p>I had this same question several years ago. I bought multiple 30 caliber rifles and hunted with all of them trying to figure out my preference. I was surprised by what became my go-to and probably favorite hunting rifle. I had a custom Rifles Inc 300 WBY with a 26" barrel and break made. Then I bought a Fierce Carbon Edge in 30 Nosler with a 26" carbon wrapped barrel and a Sako 300 WM with a 24" SS barrel. I played with them all but didn't fall in love with any of these rifles. Then, a couple years ago I was at my daughters dance competition in the big city and I was painfully bored. I found an hour to skip out and go to the gun store. They had a <strong>Fierce CT EDGE</strong> in <strong>300 WSM </strong>with a<strong> 24" </strong>carbon wrapped <strong>barrel </strong>and titanium action that weighed 6 LBS that I almost did not buy because I was not impressed with the cartridge. Well, now that I have killed several large mule deer, an elk, and an Oryx with it, I have a hard time hunting with any other rifle (even my sub 30 cals). I have a moose hunt planned to BC next year and this is the gun I am planning to take. The short action and the 24" barrel are incredibly handy and coming in under 8 LBS with a scope is great for putting some miles on your boots. Don't overlook the 300WSM- it has plenty of punch for large game with the right load and premium bullets. </p><p>Ultimately, I think it comes down to personal preference and what I love may not be what you love. But, I have probably 20 hunting rifles that are medium to high end rifles and its saying a lot that this one has risen to the top for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DRock, post: 1680729, member: 109187"] I had this same question several years ago. I bought multiple 30 caliber rifles and hunted with all of them trying to figure out my preference. I was surprised by what became my go-to and probably favorite hunting rifle. I had a custom Rifles Inc 300 WBY with a 26" barrel and break made. Then I bought a Fierce Carbon Edge in 30 Nosler with a 26" carbon wrapped barrel and a Sako 300 WM with a 24" SS barrel. I played with them all but didn't fall in love with any of these rifles. Then, a couple years ago I was at my daughters dance competition in the big city and I was painfully bored. I found an hour to skip out and go to the gun store. They had a [B]Fierce CT EDGE[/B] in [B]300 WSM [/B]with a[B] 24" [/B]carbon wrapped [B]barrel [/B]and titanium action that weighed 6 LBS that I almost did not buy because I was not impressed with the cartridge. Well, now that I have killed several large mule deer, an elk, and an Oryx with it, I have a hard time hunting with any other rifle (even my sub 30 cals). I have a moose hunt planned to BC next year and this is the gun I am planning to take. The short action and the 24" barrel are incredibly handy and coming in under 8 LBS with a scope is great for putting some miles on your boots. Don't overlook the 300WSM- it has plenty of punch for large game with the right load and premium bullets. Ultimately, I think it comes down to personal preference and what I love may not be what you love. But, I have probably 20 hunting rifles that are medium to high end rifles and its saying a lot that this one has risen to the top for me. [/QUOTE]
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