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<blockquote data-quote="big_matt_duq" data-source="post: 1261359" data-attributes="member: 23310"><p>I am thinking that I "need" a new bear rifle. May also be thrown in the mix for moose and elk. I have pretty much settled on 35 whelen or 358 norma. Really leaning towards the norma. I like the idea of a thumper but also having the ability to stretch out to 400-600 if needed. I want this rifle to be light but how crazy would a 7lb 358 norma be? I do NOT want a muzzle brake. I was thinking 8-8.5lbs ready to hunt. I am not really recoil shy but not sure is a 225 barnes going 2900+ or a 250 at 2800ish really something that should come out of a lightweight.</p><p></p><p>Second question is what is the lightest contour barrel a 35 should be done in?</p><p></p><p>Build idea is 700 bdl long action, stocky's carbon stock(leaning towards m50) bedded, 24-26 inch barrel, talley lightweights, unsure on scope (have an older monarch 3-12 laying in safe)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="big_matt_duq, post: 1261359, member: 23310"] I am thinking that I "need" a new bear rifle. May also be thrown in the mix for moose and elk. I have pretty much settled on 35 whelen or 358 norma. Really leaning towards the norma. I like the idea of a thumper but also having the ability to stretch out to 400-600 if needed. I want this rifle to be light but how crazy would a 7lb 358 norma be? I do NOT want a muzzle brake. I was thinking 8-8.5lbs ready to hunt. I am not really recoil shy but not sure is a 225 barnes going 2900+ or a 250 at 2800ish really something that should come out of a lightweight. Second question is what is the lightest contour barrel a 35 should be done in? Build idea is 700 bdl long action, stocky's carbon stock(leaning towards m50) bedded, 24-26 inch barrel, talley lightweights, unsure on scope (have an older monarch 3-12 laying in safe) [/QUOTE]
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