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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1364076" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>I think you are on track with getting one rifle and shooting a lot. I don't shoot much from a bench anymore. I find myself mainly using 'field' positions (sitting/standing) and In my opinion a rifle that fits is more important than the manufacturer or caliber.</p><p></p><p>Once you find a rifle that fits well (and it's good to have some guidance here if you can find it), I would look for a calibre you can afford to shoot. .308 and .30-06 are great in this respect. Lots of affordable ammo available.</p><p></p><p>7mm = .284 so those bullets are actually smaller than .30 cal - for a given amount of powder, and considering bullets of the same weight (say 150gr) a 7mm-08 will actually produce less recoil than a .308. Simply because</p><p></p><p>force = mass x area</p><p></p><p>A 30cal has more surface area at the base of the bullet. I'm a big .30cal fan. I think that formula works both ways, in that, all other things equal, a .30cal projectile will entrain more energy leaving the muzzle than a bullet with a smaller base.</p><p></p><p>7mm rem mag has a similar level of recoil to a 30-06. It makes a bigger bang though! 7mm rem mag ammo can be very affordable, relative to other magnums, and at 500yd it will give you more velocity, more retained energy and less wind drift.</p><p></p><p>The advantage of a 7mm mag is not only a flatter trajectory, but with appropriate (heavy, aerodynamic) bullets it will retain more energy at distance. </p><p> That being said, a 30-06 shooting a 180gr spitzer has roughly 2000fps and 1500ft/lbs at 500yds. Adequate for most North American encounters. A 7mm RM 175 gr spitzer has equivalent energy and speed at 625yd. A .308 165gr crosses that threshold just after 400yd</p><p></p><p></p><p>I really like the Tikka T3's, but their factory stocks are mediocre, and for me a bit short. I carry my rifles quite a bit in the field, so I prefer light tools. I don't mind shooting slower when practicing, and managing barrel temp, compared to a heavy bbl, which manages temps better in long strings of fire, but is tougher to carry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1364076, member: 103303"] I think you are on track with getting one rifle and shooting a lot. I don't shoot much from a bench anymore. I find myself mainly using 'field' positions (sitting/standing) and In my opinion a rifle that fits is more important than the manufacturer or caliber. Once you find a rifle that fits well (and it's good to have some guidance here if you can find it), I would look for a calibre you can afford to shoot. .308 and .30-06 are great in this respect. Lots of affordable ammo available. 7mm = .284 so those bullets are actually smaller than .30 cal - for a given amount of powder, and considering bullets of the same weight (say 150gr) a 7mm-08 will actually produce less recoil than a .308. Simply because force = mass x area A 30cal has more surface area at the base of the bullet. I'm a big .30cal fan. I think that formula works both ways, in that, all other things equal, a .30cal projectile will entrain more energy leaving the muzzle than a bullet with a smaller base. 7mm rem mag has a similar level of recoil to a 30-06. It makes a bigger bang though! 7mm rem mag ammo can be very affordable, relative to other magnums, and at 500yd it will give you more velocity, more retained energy and less wind drift. The advantage of a 7mm mag is not only a flatter trajectory, but with appropriate (heavy, aerodynamic) bullets it will retain more energy at distance. That being said, a 30-06 shooting a 180gr spitzer has roughly 2000fps and 1500ft/lbs at 500yds. Adequate for most North American encounters. A 7mm RM 175 gr spitzer has equivalent energy and speed at 625yd. A .308 165gr crosses that threshold just after 400yd I really like the Tikka T3's, but their factory stocks are mediocre, and for me a bit short. I carry my rifles quite a bit in the field, so I prefer light tools. I don't mind shooting slower when practicing, and managing barrel temp, compared to a heavy bbl, which manages temps better in long strings of fire, but is tougher to carry. [/QUOTE]
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