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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1034762" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>Simplify the equation, realistically, the odds are against you ever getting a Washington moose goat or sheep, so set aside the money for those applications, and don't get on that track. It doesn't alter your ballistic needs much as a big fall bear can be tough nut to crack</p><p></p><p>Multiple shoulder injuries, may mean a light weight rifle as well. In a light rifle recoil goes up. I think one of the 6.5's is the way to go, with the heavier for caliber, well constructed bullets being about the minimum for bears here. </p><p></p><p>I've got a thumbhole stock, on a .338 RUM, and felt recoil seems better to me. It could be the overall stock configuration, as its a lot straighter, and i've always preferred more "classic" styled stocks. WildRose and Roy, having me wondering if I'm using to it's best advantage, but overall I like the feel of it. Headed to the safe when I'm done here to review what I'm doing.</p><p></p><p>When managing weight I think for your purposes, a long action is worth the additional weight, as it opens the door to the 6.5x284 (the parent .284 Wnchester belongs in the conversation also) the 6.5-06, or the 6.5x55 </p><p></p><p>It's not if I would start over, it's how i would start over. Trial and error is a good teacher, but those private lessons are expensive. There are a lot more quality builders out there these days, I'd save pennies, sell plasma and commission one to build me one, plus a good scope, or be patient and monitor the classifieds for used one. Best wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1034762, member: 30671"] Simplify the equation, realistically, the odds are against you ever getting a Washington moose goat or sheep, so set aside the money for those applications, and don't get on that track. It doesn't alter your ballistic needs much as a big fall bear can be tough nut to crack Multiple shoulder injuries, may mean a light weight rifle as well. In a light rifle recoil goes up. I think one of the 6.5's is the way to go, with the heavier for caliber, well constructed bullets being about the minimum for bears here. I've got a thumbhole stock, on a .338 RUM, and felt recoil seems better to me. It could be the overall stock configuration, as its a lot straighter, and i've always preferred more "classic" styled stocks. WildRose and Roy, having me wondering if I'm using to it's best advantage, but overall I like the feel of it. Headed to the safe when I'm done here to review what I'm doing. When managing weight I think for your purposes, a long action is worth the additional weight, as it opens the door to the 6.5x284 (the parent .284 Wnchester belongs in the conversation also) the 6.5-06, or the 6.5x55 It's not if I would start over, it's how i would start over. Trial and error is a good teacher, but those private lessons are expensive. There are a lot more quality builders out there these days, I'd save pennies, sell plasma and commission one to build me one, plus a good scope, or be patient and monitor the classifieds for used one. Best wishes. [/QUOTE]
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