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    Thinking about 25-06

    Thank you for all the great responses. In response to yours, just to make sure I understand, do you have any gun suggestions to go along with the 6mm caliber? Also would a .243 count as something "close" and easier to obtain bullets? I apologize if I am not properly understanding your answer.
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    Thinking about 25-06

    Hello- I recently shot a 25-06 and really liked the light recoil and capabilities. Is this a good caliber choice for a lighter recoil long range (talking 400 yards, possible to 600 yards) for deer sized game? Or phrased differently, do you think there are any better calibers to use...
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    Should I clean my gun after it is ready to hunt?

    I have my gun shooting where I want it for my spring bear hunt. The hunt is not till the end of May. Should I clean it now and store it? I am worried that sometimes my first shot after cleaning is a wild one and I do not want that to be first shot at a bear. (in case I do not shoot again...
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    Best 7mm-08 load from spring black bear

    cool thank you for the education.
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    Best 7mm-08 load from spring black bear

    Sorry if i am missing the joke but are those actually reloads?
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    Best 7mm-08 load from spring black bear

    Thanks. I do not load so for factory loads you guys would say nosler 140 or 150? Thks
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    Best 7mm-08 load from spring black bear

    Hello- I am deciding between my rem model 7 7mm-08 and 30-06 for an upcoming spring bear hunt. I am not shooting the 30-06 well and would feel much better about the 7mm-08 if its enough gun. Am right in assuming there is not much difference in gun between the 7mm-08 and 30-06 for bear...
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    Savage Axis 30-06, im not shooting it well..

    Hello- I am somewhat new to shooting a rifle so I apologize in advance if my questions are dumb. Out today with my savage axis 30-06 that I received as a gift. My second time shooting it... Shooting at 100 yards using a caldwell front and rear rest. Shooting 180 grain remington core...
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