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"Need" a large caliber
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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 633438" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>Like it was suggested, just get a muzzle break and leave it on. Trust, you don't want to fire a Lapua w/o a break. I fired one w/o a break and the rifle even weighed 22 pounds. It was okay for a few shots, but you had to hold on to that sucker or it would mess you up. He put a break on it, and you can sit on the bench all day w/o as much as a red mark on your shoulder. </p><p></p><p>As far as a custom rifle is concerned, sounds like a good option for you. You have some specific requirements that would need to be filled due to your desire to hike. You need a light gun and you won't find that in a factory rifle. The 338-378 is a great suggestion, but the Lapua is just as good. Your looking at $90 a box of ammo and up for these calibers. Might as well make the best of it with a rifle tailored to you and your needs. Sounds like you have a pretty good gun collection and the ability to use them. Don't let the distance scare you. Just practice is required, that's all. You could build a very effective Lapua or Weatherby in a 9-10lb rifle that is controllable with a good muzzle break. Carry a set of ear muffs, plugs, or game ears to shoot. You will have time to use them when long range hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 633438, member: 13275"] Like it was suggested, just get a muzzle break and leave it on. Trust, you don't want to fire a Lapua w/o a break. I fired one w/o a break and the rifle even weighed 22 pounds. It was okay for a few shots, but you had to hold on to that sucker or it would mess you up. He put a break on it, and you can sit on the bench all day w/o as much as a red mark on your shoulder. As far as a custom rifle is concerned, sounds like a good option for you. You have some specific requirements that would need to be filled due to your desire to hike. You need a light gun and you won't find that in a factory rifle. The 338-378 is a great suggestion, but the Lapua is just as good. Your looking at $90 a box of ammo and up for these calibers. Might as well make the best of it with a rifle tailored to you and your needs. Sounds like you have a pretty good gun collection and the ability to use them. Don't let the distance scare you. Just practice is required, that's all. You could build a very effective Lapua or Weatherby in a 9-10lb rifle that is controllable with a good muzzle break. Carry a set of ear muffs, plugs, or game ears to shoot. You will have time to use them when long range hunting. [/QUOTE]
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