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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 154954" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Realize I did not say to use factory ammo either.</p><p></p><p>You load a 300 Win Mag up with a 200 gr Accubond and it would match the velocity you are getting with your 30-06 AI with the 180 gr Accubond. On heavy game, bullet weight will mean much more then velocity ever will.</p><p></p><p>Also, on heavy game, bullet diameter will also make a much more authoritative hit as well.</p><p></p><p>Certainly not saying that your 30-06 AI is not capable, it certainly is, Just realize what your hunting and that as yourself state, this may be a once in a lifetime hunt. I would not settle for the performance level you are at currently on a hunt like this. For the money you will spend on this hunt, spend another 10% and have a full custom rifle made that will cover any situation that may arise at any range close or long. A 338 Edge or 338 Allen Xpress would be simply impossible to beat in a custom rifle built for the conditions up north.</p><p></p><p>Those two round would give you 2850 to 2950 fps with the 300 gr SMK and would truely be impressive at any range on heavy game.</p><p></p><p>Again, not hammering your 30-06 AI, just saying that for what you will have invested in this hunt, a new rifle may be another minor investment.</p><p></p><p>Imagine that big old bull moose staring you down at 800 yards. Your 30-06 AI is not a 1/2 mile moose rifle whereas the two 338 mentioned certainly are and when built properly, will have less recoil then an unbraked 30-06 AI in a sporter weight rifle.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion, take it or leave it. Just hope you have a hell of a hunt!! That will truely be a once in a life time experience!!</p><p></p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 154954, member: 10"] Realize I did not say to use factory ammo either. You load a 300 Win Mag up with a 200 gr Accubond and it would match the velocity you are getting with your 30-06 AI with the 180 gr Accubond. On heavy game, bullet weight will mean much more then velocity ever will. Also, on heavy game, bullet diameter will also make a much more authoritative hit as well. Certainly not saying that your 30-06 AI is not capable, it certainly is, Just realize what your hunting and that as yourself state, this may be a once in a lifetime hunt. I would not settle for the performance level you are at currently on a hunt like this. For the money you will spend on this hunt, spend another 10% and have a full custom rifle made that will cover any situation that may arise at any range close or long. A 338 Edge or 338 Allen Xpress would be simply impossible to beat in a custom rifle built for the conditions up north. Those two round would give you 2850 to 2950 fps with the 300 gr SMK and would truely be impressive at any range on heavy game. Again, not hammering your 30-06 AI, just saying that for what you will have invested in this hunt, a new rifle may be another minor investment. Imagine that big old bull moose staring you down at 800 yards. Your 30-06 AI is not a 1/2 mile moose rifle whereas the two 338 mentioned certainly are and when built properly, will have less recoil then an unbraked 30-06 AI in a sporter weight rifle. Just my opinion, take it or leave it. Just hope you have a hell of a hunt!! That will truely be a once in a life time experience!! Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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