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Wildrose I feel the same way about a 308 and that's what has me asking the question am I just wanting more power or do I need it. Ultimately I want a gun that I will shoot year round and enjoy it. I enjoy shooting magnums but I can't realistically shoot 50 rounds in a day with out feelings the...

If i went with a 300wsm what is the shortest barrel i could go with and not be dirtying things up with unburnt powder. From my understanding unburnt powder is a big concern with short mags. My current deer rifle is a .257 weatherby unbraked, im not afraid of magnums but if i can have a rifle...

I have considered a 6.5 and it is still an option but what would be the benefit over a 308? Where is the energy on target trade off? Ultimately i would love the smallest caliber possible but i don't want to get in trouble being under gunned and risking losing an animal. My original debate was...

I get wrapped up in having a the most capable round sometimes, when i know that's not what matters and i have dropped an elk in its tracks with a 243 yes it was 75 yards but i have yet to shoot one over 200. I guess really the question is would it be a dumb idea to build a 308 knowing i will...

I have my components picket out for the most part as well as the funds set aside, the rifle should be purity light with a Manners MCS-TA Elite and a Proof Research barrel. That's kind of what has me concerned target shooting a 30-06 really isn't that much fun especially if its a light...

HI I am looking to build a a custom elk rifle and would like some input on cartridges. This will be the first custom build for me and i do not have the that much experience with different cartridges. I have a silencer co omega that i have only shot on a .223 but am hopping it makes shooting...