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<blockquote data-quote="huntem" data-source="post: 78890" data-attributes="member: 3741"><p>First off....it is your money you do what you want.</p><p></p><p>With that said, I really don't feel that you need a nesika action on hunting rifle. An excellent combo is the Rem 700 action with a Jewell trigger. The combo is going to be about half the cost of just the nesika action without a trigger. </p><p></p><p>In regards to your caliber question, you should first decide if you are wanting the fast possible performance on factory available ammo without going to the wildcat calibers. If that is the case, I would consider the 7mm STW or the .300 Ultra Mag. Both burn a lot of powder and have the recoil to prove it. </p><p></p><p>If I had to chose between the .270 and 7mm wsm, I would chose the 7mm for the higher ballistic coefficient and the ability to handle the 20-30gr heavier bullets. I currently shoot a Kimber Montana in 7mm wsm and have been pleased. I haven't found the perfect load for the super accurate results but it shoots excellent none the less.</p><p></p><p>Another caliber to consider that would be superb on the plains animals is the .257 Weatherby Mag. I am waiting patiently for mine be finished. 26" SS Shilen barrel, Rem 700 action, jewell trigger, teflon coating on all metals (barrel, action, rings/mounts), topped with a Leupold VX-3 6.5x20x40 lr scope. The .257 Wby will really reach out and touch the critters. With the right bullet, it would be fine for say Red Stag but I think I would want a little more gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="huntem, post: 78890, member: 3741"] First off....it is your money you do what you want. With that said, I really don't feel that you need a nesika action on hunting rifle. An excellent combo is the Rem 700 action with a Jewell trigger. The combo is going to be about half the cost of just the nesika action without a trigger. In regards to your caliber question, you should first decide if you are wanting the fast possible performance on factory available ammo without going to the wildcat calibers. If that is the case, I would consider the 7mm STW or the .300 Ultra Mag. Both burn a lot of powder and have the recoil to prove it. If I had to chose between the .270 and 7mm wsm, I would chose the 7mm for the higher ballistic coefficient and the ability to handle the 20-30gr heavier bullets. I currently shoot a Kimber Montana in 7mm wsm and have been pleased. I haven't found the perfect load for the super accurate results but it shoots excellent none the less. Another caliber to consider that would be superb on the plains animals is the .257 Weatherby Mag. I am waiting patiently for mine be finished. 26" SS Shilen barrel, Rem 700 action, jewell trigger, teflon coating on all metals (barrel, action, rings/mounts), topped with a Leupold VX-3 6.5x20x40 lr scope. The .257 Wby will really reach out and touch the critters. With the right bullet, it would be fine for say Red Stag but I think I would want a little more gun. [/QUOTE]
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