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Heavy hitting/light recoil elk/moose/griz rifle for the misses
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 167344" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p><strong>Compromise is the Key</strong></p><p></p><p>Let's see... a light recoil cartridge/rifle that will thump grizzlies. My first thought is - you can't get there from here. You will have to compromize. And since recoil is an overriding concern, leave out the large capacity cases. The 30-06 is a proven round, and though not ideal for griz - it can get the job done. I personally wouldn't attempt it without a back-up in a large mag caliber). Having said that, I really like the 35 Whelan. However, bullet selection in 35 is really limited...which brings me back to the .338-06. Great bullet selection, moderate powder charge (although efficient). You could even Ackley improve the case to get a little more umph! If that was still to big, then I would opt for the goood old .30-06.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 167344, member: 4809"] [b]Compromise is the Key[/b] Let's see... a light recoil cartridge/rifle that will thump grizzlies. My first thought is - you can't get there from here. You will have to compromize. And since recoil is an overriding concern, leave out the large capacity cases. The 30-06 is a proven round, and though not ideal for griz - it can get the job done. I personally wouldn't attempt it without a back-up in a large mag caliber). Having said that, I really like the 35 Whelan. However, bullet selection in 35 is really limited...which brings me back to the .338-06. Great bullet selection, moderate powder charge (although efficient). You could even Ackley improve the case to get a little more umph! If that was still to big, then I would opt for the goood old .30-06. [/QUOTE]
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