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<blockquote data-quote="Buano" data-source="post: 1680457" data-attributes="member: 21641"><p>1) Although not often discussed, one of the advantages of a longer barrel is reduced felt recoil as the added length reduces barrel rise the same way an ice-skater stretching out her arms reduces spin.</p><p></p><p>2) I would be shocked to to see a 30" barrel cumbersome in actual elk hunting situations unless you are sitting in a very small box blind.</p><p></p><p>3) If I was building a rifle specifically for elk & moose it would be at least .338. Yes, a .25-06 will quickly kill either with a perfect shot, but these are BIG animals and shots are not always perfect.</p><p></p><p>4) Hunting with a brake means hunting with ear protection. I would rather have a slightly heavier rifle to absorb recoil so I don't need to hunt with earplugs and will be able to hear game well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buano, post: 1680457, member: 21641"] 1) Although not often discussed, one of the advantages of a longer barrel is reduced felt recoil as the added length reduces barrel rise the same way an ice-skater stretching out her arms reduces spin. 2) I would be shocked to to see a 30" barrel cumbersome in actual elk hunting situations unless you are sitting in a very small box blind. 3) If I was building a rifle specifically for elk & moose it would be at least .338. Yes, a .25-06 will quickly kill either with a perfect shot, but these are BIG animals and shots are not always perfect. 4) Hunting with a brake means hunting with ear protection. I would rather have a slightly heavier rifle to absorb recoil so I don't need to hunt with earplugs and will be able to hear game well. [/QUOTE]
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