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<blockquote data-quote="BlackWhiskey" data-source="post: 671396" data-attributes="member: 50599"><p>Than you all for the very helpful and thoughtful responses.</p><p></p><p>I went scouting yesterday (at least I think I did, as I am fairly ignorant of what to look for) with my Surgeon and decided, as has been suggested, that it is just too heavy. This decision came after considering how slow and difficult it would be for me to quickly acquire a target at close range and engage it effectively while in thick cover. Exactly what makes the gun surgical for what it was designed for would make it a cumbersome and inaccurate in the situation described above. </p><p></p><p>After much thought I am toying with the idea getting rid of my PSS .308, as I don't often shoot it, and picking up a more hunting specific rifle. I am sure the "pick a rifle for me" game has been played out on this forum ad nauseam, but I have some special issues to take into account: I don't want to get into too much detail, but in 2006 I received shrapnel in my right arm and shoulder from an explosion as well as traumatic brain injury (not to be confused with PTSD) which lead to my subsequent medical retirement.</p><p></p><p>I have recovered quite well from both injuries, but I am still somewhat sensitive to loud concussive noises as well as sharp impacts to my shoulder (recoil for instance). A magnum caliber rifle used to be out of the question, but I think if I have a nice butt pad and don't shoot it too often, I could potentially use it for hunting. I am a fan of the ballistics of 7mm projectiles, and from what I understand they can provide ample kinetic energy to put down big game at distance if shot placement is good.</p><p></p><p>Rifles I'm interested in:</p><p></p><p>Howa 1500 7mm Rem mag fluted (I'll drop it in a light B&C stock)</p><p>TC Venture 7mm Rem mag (it's light, feels good, and has a 60 degree bolt throw)</p><p>Savage long range hunter 7mm Rem mag (I really like the idea of the factory muzzle brake)</p><p></p><p>Does anyone have experience with these rifles that they would like to share, or have suggestions on alternatives?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackWhiskey, post: 671396, member: 50599"] Than you all for the very helpful and thoughtful responses. I went scouting yesterday (at least I think I did, as I am fairly ignorant of what to look for) with my Surgeon and decided, as has been suggested, that it is just too heavy. This decision came after considering how slow and difficult it would be for me to quickly acquire a target at close range and engage it effectively while in thick cover. Exactly what makes the gun surgical for what it was designed for would make it a cumbersome and inaccurate in the situation described above. After much thought I am toying with the idea getting rid of my PSS .308, as I don't often shoot it, and picking up a more hunting specific rifle. I am sure the "pick a rifle for me" game has been played out on this forum ad nauseam, but I have some special issues to take into account: I don't want to get into too much detail, but in 2006 I received shrapnel in my right arm and shoulder from an explosion as well as traumatic brain injury (not to be confused with PTSD) which lead to my subsequent medical retirement. I have recovered quite well from both injuries, but I am still somewhat sensitive to loud concussive noises as well as sharp impacts to my shoulder (recoil for instance). A magnum caliber rifle used to be out of the question, but I think if I have a nice butt pad and don't shoot it too often, I could potentially use it for hunting. I am a fan of the ballistics of 7mm projectiles, and from what I understand they can provide ample kinetic energy to put down big game at distance if shot placement is good. Rifles I'm interested in: Howa 1500 7mm Rem mag fluted (I'll drop it in a light B&C stock) TC Venture 7mm Rem mag (it's light, feels good, and has a 60 degree bolt throw) Savage long range hunter 7mm Rem mag (I really like the idea of the factory muzzle brake) Does anyone have experience with these rifles that they would like to share, or have suggestions on alternatives? [/QUOTE]
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