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Lowering "RECOIL" for hunting & Shooting
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<blockquote data-quote="COBrad" data-source="post: 727753" data-attributes="member: 1940"><p>The '06 will work fine at 500 yards. Use 180 gr. bullets. Personally, I prefer the 7 rem mag. I would suggest this rifle with 160 gr. bullets. It will have plenty of range and power, and it won't kick too hard. You could put on a muzzle brake and reduce the recoil even more.</p><p>You're going to hear a lot of comments about the .300's, and even some bigger calibers. They are great rounds, but not necessary. </p><p>I have to ask, who said you need a rifle capable of 500 yard shots? I guided elk hunts for almost 30 years. Our average elk was shot at less than 200 yards. I was a licensed outfitter for 9 of those years and used to tell my clients that if they were not already shooting a magnum they should probably just bring the deer rifle they were already proficient with. </p><p>Shot placement is everything, magnum power only buys you more range, In my less than humble opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="COBrad, post: 727753, member: 1940"] The '06 will work fine at 500 yards. Use 180 gr. bullets. Personally, I prefer the 7 rem mag. I would suggest this rifle with 160 gr. bullets. It will have plenty of range and power, and it won't kick too hard. You could put on a muzzle brake and reduce the recoil even more. You're going to hear a lot of comments about the .300's, and even some bigger calibers. They are great rounds, but not necessary. I have to ask, who said you need a rifle capable of 500 yard shots? I guided elk hunts for almost 30 years. Our average elk was shot at less than 200 yards. I was a licensed outfitter for 9 of those years and used to tell my clients that if they were not already shooting a magnum they should probably just bring the deer rifle they were already proficient with. Shot placement is everything, magnum power only buys you more range, In my less than humble opinion. [/QUOTE]
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