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<blockquote data-quote="Sealesniper" data-source="post: 2315326" data-attributes="member: 20769"><p>I agree with most of that has been written. To me, the biggest questions are:</p><p></p><p>1: Will you be flying to use this gun? If so, even though I love my wildcats, that means you need a gun that shoots factory ammo. Once that is established, you need to decide what caliber. You can't go wrong from 6.5-.30 and I have them in between, but when I am going for knock down, accuracy and known reliability and availability of ammo, the .308, 30-06 and 300WM are the only options to me. Since you already have a .270, you may want to stay in the same caliber as that is a very flat shooting and great ballistics round and they are available in most gun stores (pre-covid) Caliber means very little in taking an animal ethically. Shot placement and accuracy are key. Don't get hung up on the round, get a rifle and glass that are accurate and then practice, practice, practice. </p><p></p><p>2: Are you recoil shy? If so, you need a brake and or heavy gun. Can tame it some by downsizing your caliber, bullet weight and charge. My 300wm has less recoil than a .308 factory Rem 700, but my buddies 300wm, shooting my same round will make you want to take up knitting. His gun is so light and without a brake, it is miserable to shoot.</p><p></p><p>3: What gun fits you the best, and will you modify. If you find a factory gun to fit you perfectly and you don't want to modify any accessories, then the world is your oyster. If you may want to make trigger, stock, bolt or other modifications in the future, then you may want to look at a Rem 700 action/clone. I am not saying you can't modify other actions, as you can, just not as many options.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. I hope you find a great gun that suits you, but I know from personal experience, once you find it, your "needs" will change and you will be on the hunt for another rifle.</p><p></p><p>Last thing, make sure you leave room in your budget for good glass. I feel a $2000 rifle should have at least a $1000 scope. I am a NF ATACR fan, and as long as just a normal gun, that is what sits on mine. If a mountain gun, the NX8. </p><p></p><p>If you are looking for your "Forever" gun, keep saving and buy the gun and best glass you can afford. You will not regret it. I wish someone had told me 35 years ago the same thing. The amount of money I have wasted on cheaper guns and glass is almost criminal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sealesniper, post: 2315326, member: 20769"] I agree with most of that has been written. To me, the biggest questions are: 1: Will you be flying to use this gun? If so, even though I love my wildcats, that means you need a gun that shoots factory ammo. Once that is established, you need to decide what caliber. You can't go wrong from 6.5-.30 and I have them in between, but when I am going for knock down, accuracy and known reliability and availability of ammo, the .308, 30-06 and 300WM are the only options to me. Since you already have a .270, you may want to stay in the same caliber as that is a very flat shooting and great ballistics round and they are available in most gun stores (pre-covid) Caliber means very little in taking an animal ethically. Shot placement and accuracy are key. Don't get hung up on the round, get a rifle and glass that are accurate and then practice, practice, practice. 2: Are you recoil shy? If so, you need a brake and or heavy gun. Can tame it some by downsizing your caliber, bullet weight and charge. My 300wm has less recoil than a .308 factory Rem 700, but my buddies 300wm, shooting my same round will make you want to take up knitting. His gun is so light and without a brake, it is miserable to shoot. 3: What gun fits you the best, and will you modify. If you find a factory gun to fit you perfectly and you don't want to modify any accessories, then the world is your oyster. If you may want to make trigger, stock, bolt or other modifications in the future, then you may want to look at a Rem 700 action/clone. I am not saying you can't modify other actions, as you can, just not as many options. Good luck. I hope you find a great gun that suits you, but I know from personal experience, once you find it, your "needs" will change and you will be on the hunt for another rifle. Last thing, make sure you leave room in your budget for good glass. I feel a $2000 rifle should have at least a $1000 scope. I am a NF ATACR fan, and as long as just a normal gun, that is what sits on mine. If a mountain gun, the NX8. If you are looking for your "Forever" gun, keep saving and buy the gun and best glass you can afford. You will not regret it. I wish someone had told me 35 years ago the same thing. The amount of money I have wasted on cheaper guns and glass is almost criminal. [/QUOTE]
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