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awesome! I'll definitely look into that one more then. Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to check some 6.5's out. good to know, thanks for the suggestion! Good, glad that it will do minimal excess damage then!

Mudrunner2005, If I'm not planning on handloading for a while is that still the better option in your opinion? And what are the reasons to with that over the long range? Thanks!

Roninflag, any recommendations on trigger weight for hunting? I read an article that wasn't related to hunting but I think they said 1lb ? That sounded pretty low to me. And any triggers you would recommend? Thanks! Rifleman513, Good to know about the damage effect! Could you expand on...

So since you brought up the size of the wound and wasting meat, How does the 300 handle at closer range say 100-300 yards? is it going to obliterate a deer compared to my 7mm? I do believe in proper shot placement over blasting away at every opportunity. I like the idea of getting a couple more...

Thanks for the advice, I'll have to check those out. I've heard that the Rem 700 is a good gun so I'll definitely look into those! Thanks!

Thanks wildrose, I am absolutely for hand loading in the future, I just know that I won't have the time at the moment, but I am interested in doing it. Yes I definitely want plenty of stopping power since this is going to be my new main hunting rifle, I don't like the idea of taking a shot that...

Thanks wildrose, I am absolutely for hand loading in the future, I just know that I won't have the time at the moment, but I am interested in doing it. Yes I definitely want plenty of stopping power since this is going to be my new main hunting rifle, I don't like the idea of taking a shot that...

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and to long range shooting. I've been hunting for many years now but until recently haven't thought about shooting long range. (Max I've ever taken an animal is ~300 yards) I'm looking to get a setup for shooting deer, elk and bear up to possibly 1000 yards. I...