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270 WSM or 7mm rem mag
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<blockquote data-quote="Zane in Oregon" data-source="post: 63165" data-attributes="member: 3696"><p>First, I will admit that I am not a belted case fan.</p><p></p><p>I have seen several elk killed with a standard 270 Win, and even a few with a 2506 or 243. These were the rocky mountain variety and ranges were under 400 yards.</p><p></p><p>Were I to chose one of these it would be the 270 WSM. But I also agree with the statement about a bigger bullet selection for the 284. I would seriously consider the 7mm WSM. Were I to go bigger I think I would go with a 7mm Dakota, although brass is not cheap.</p><p></p><p>To beat a dead horse, bullet placement is key. If you shoot a hind leg off with a 338 or a 243, the result will be the same. Also, if you are recoil concious, like I am, and many people are and will not admit, then a smaller rifle that you can shoot well is better than a cannon that makes you flinch. Just my thoughts. Honostly, this class of calibers (WSM and especially the Dakota) is about all I want to shoot in a sporter weight rifle without some sort of brake.</p><p></p><p>Just one more opinion for ya.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zane in Oregon, post: 63165, member: 3696"] First, I will admit that I am not a belted case fan. I have seen several elk killed with a standard 270 Win, and even a few with a 2506 or 243. These were the rocky mountain variety and ranges were under 400 yards. Were I to chose one of these it would be the 270 WSM. But I also agree with the statement about a bigger bullet selection for the 284. I would seriously consider the 7mm WSM. Were I to go bigger I think I would go with a 7mm Dakota, although brass is not cheap. To beat a dead horse, bullet placement is key. If you shoot a hind leg off with a 338 or a 243, the result will be the same. Also, if you are recoil concious, like I am, and many people are and will not admit, then a smaller rifle that you can shoot well is better than a cannon that makes you flinch. Just my thoughts. Honostly, this class of calibers (WSM and especially the Dakota) is about all I want to shoot in a sporter weight rifle without some sort of brake. Just one more opinion for ya. [/QUOTE]
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