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<blockquote data-quote="angus-5024" data-source="post: 466618" data-attributes="member: 10306"><p>It sounds like you've already got a shooter in 7mm, no need for another (though it never really hurts<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />). If you like the 300 WSM keep it too. I like the 300 WSM and there is no reason that you cant strech that thing a bit too, even though its a little lightweight. If you are think about getting a new caliber thats the way I would go just because diffrent cartriges get me more excited than a diffrent gun. With the gap you have to fill I would go up to a .338 or .375 down to a 6.5 or 6mm. otherwise there is always a .300 Ultra. If you were to double up on one of the calibers you already have I would go to with the 300 WSM just because I like em'. </p><p> </p><p>What is you goal for this gun? Is it a heavy wieght 14.5lbs+ for quad/trucking in and then LR ambush style hunting? or maybe a little more versitile? My personal rule is never longer than a 28" finished tube and no more than 12.5 lbs with bi-pod and scope. But thats my rule becasue it fits my needs (backpacking everywhere). I may be moving to Alberta and that is flat, so I would build a 14.5+ heavy hitter what I dont wanna pack all day, In fact I may make it heavier. </p><p> </p><p>The heavier and bulkier the gun the longer the barrel, the bigger cartiges can be used comfortably. if you live somewhere that is flat I would go with something Big, just because I could utilize it. So I guess to sum up, I think you gotta let us in on a few more perameters. </p><p> </p><p>jordan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="angus-5024, post: 466618, member: 10306"] It sounds like you've already got a shooter in 7mm, no need for another (though it never really hurts:)). If you like the 300 WSM keep it too. I like the 300 WSM and there is no reason that you cant strech that thing a bit too, even though its a little lightweight. If you are think about getting a new caliber thats the way I would go just because diffrent cartriges get me more excited than a diffrent gun. With the gap you have to fill I would go up to a .338 or .375 down to a 6.5 or 6mm. otherwise there is always a .300 Ultra. If you were to double up on one of the calibers you already have I would go to with the 300 WSM just because I like em'. What is you goal for this gun? Is it a heavy wieght 14.5lbs+ for quad/trucking in and then LR ambush style hunting? or maybe a little more versitile? My personal rule is never longer than a 28" finished tube and no more than 12.5 lbs with bi-pod and scope. But thats my rule becasue it fits my needs (backpacking everywhere). I may be moving to Alberta and that is flat, so I would build a 14.5+ heavy hitter what I dont wanna pack all day, In fact I may make it heavier. The heavier and bulkier the gun the longer the barrel, the bigger cartiges can be used comfortably. if you live somewhere that is flat I would go with something Big, just because I could utilize it. So I guess to sum up, I think you gotta let us in on a few more perameters. jordan [/QUOTE]
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