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Heavy hitting/light recoil elk/moose/griz rifle for the misses
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<blockquote data-quote="royinidaho" data-source="post: 166028" data-attributes="member: 2011"><p>I'm up a a bit late and was about to head for the sack and you post popped in and got me to thinkin'.</p><p></p><p>If 300 yds is the max distance a bunch of cartridges can be eliminated. Any north american game and maybe africa eliminates a bunch more.</p><p></p><p>I'd say that the 338 cal would be the caliber of choice.</p><p></p><p>The 350 Rem has a belt and clunky bullets. (Girl talk for not pretty and no BC<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />) The 35 Whelen is a dud in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>My original thought was the 280 or 280 AI but that kind of fell shot on the bigger game like brown bear and such.</p><p></p><p>I'd also say that the 338 Federal is a bit small as far as case size goes which would limit upper end loads a little more than necessary.</p><p></p><p>I'd suggest something like the 338-06 or 338 A-Square (same thing I think, or close). With a decent brake (I'd consider checking with a qualified smith on the number of ports for this special condition) you would have plenty of flexibility for velocities in any of the many good bullets available for this caliber.</p><p></p><p>The barrel doesn't need any excessive length to get that caliber of bullet going so the gun could be light and easy to handle.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that the lighter the gun the more effective the brake.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on you quest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="royinidaho, post: 166028, member: 2011"] I'm up a a bit late and was about to head for the sack and you post popped in and got me to thinkin'. If 300 yds is the max distance a bunch of cartridges can be eliminated. Any north american game and maybe africa eliminates a bunch more. I'd say that the 338 cal would be the caliber of choice. The 350 Rem has a belt and clunky bullets. (Girl talk for not pretty and no BC:rolleyes:) The 35 Whelen is a dud in my opinion. My original thought was the 280 or 280 AI but that kind of fell shot on the bigger game like brown bear and such. I'd also say that the 338 Federal is a bit small as far as case size goes which would limit upper end loads a little more than necessary. I'd suggest something like the 338-06 or 338 A-Square (same thing I think, or close). With a decent brake (I'd consider checking with a qualified smith on the number of ports for this special condition) you would have plenty of flexibility for velocities in any of the many good bullets available for this caliber. The barrel doesn't need any excessive length to get that caliber of bullet going so the gun could be light and easy to handle. Keep in mind that the lighter the gun the more effective the brake. Good luck on you quest. [/QUOTE]
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