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Input Wanted for Ultimate "One Rifle" for North American Game - $10k Including Optics
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<blockquote data-quote="406pat" data-source="post: 288138" data-attributes="member: 13575"><p><strong>Re: Input Wanted for Ultimate "One Rifle" for North American Game - $10k Including Op</strong></p><p></p><p>Depending on what you mean by "long shots" I would consider kicking up to one of the .30 magnums. The .30-06 is a fantastic cartridge and probably one of the most versatile out there, but if you're looking at taking elk at anywhere over 400 yards on a consistent basis the extra juice you could get out of the .300 win. mag or even one of the .300 short mags would definitely be recommended. (That is assuming that you're stuck on the .30 cals. If you're flexible and want to reach out and touch things, it might be worth taking a look at one of the 7mms that's out there.) </p><p></p><p>A .30 magnum would be overkill for varmints and 'yotes but if you're looking for an all around gun it'll work and be good practice.</p><p></p><p>Getting a longer barrel (24"-26") in a sporter type contour with a good muzzle break would give you a rifle that wouldn't be terrible to pack, optimize the ballistics of a given caliber and could also be shot all day.</p><p></p><p>Also, if you are looking at shooting over 400 yards some other things to budget for (if you don't have them already)</p><p>-Spotting Scope</p><p>-Range Finder</p><p>-PDA for ballistics program</p><p>-Angle Cosine Indicator</p><p>-Anti-Cant indicator</p><p>-Wind meter/weather station</p><p>-Chronograph</p><p></p><p>Just my .02 on the issue. Hope it helps ya out and welcome to the forum!</p><p></p><p>-PJS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="406pat, post: 288138, member: 13575"] [b]Re: Input Wanted for Ultimate "One Rifle" for North American Game - $10k Including Op[/b] Depending on what you mean by "long shots" I would consider kicking up to one of the .30 magnums. The .30-06 is a fantastic cartridge and probably one of the most versatile out there, but if you're looking at taking elk at anywhere over 400 yards on a consistent basis the extra juice you could get out of the .300 win. mag or even one of the .300 short mags would definitely be recommended. (That is assuming that you're stuck on the .30 cals. If you're flexible and want to reach out and touch things, it might be worth taking a look at one of the 7mms that's out there.) A .30 magnum would be overkill for varmints and 'yotes but if you're looking for an all around gun it'll work and be good practice. Getting a longer barrel (24"-26") in a sporter type contour with a good muzzle break would give you a rifle that wouldn't be terrible to pack, optimize the ballistics of a given caliber and could also be shot all day. Also, if you are looking at shooting over 400 yards some other things to budget for (if you don't have them already) -Spotting Scope -Range Finder -PDA for ballistics program -Angle Cosine Indicator -Anti-Cant indicator -Wind meter/weather station -Chronograph Just my .02 on the issue. Hope it helps ya out and welcome to the forum! -PJS [/QUOTE]
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