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<blockquote data-quote="Damascus" data-source="post: 727905" data-attributes="member: 57878"><p>I think you almost answered your own question lol - 7mm Rem Mag or .300 Win Mag. Both would work wonderfully, with the .300 giving it a little more thump.</p><p></p><p>A lot of people are advocating the .30-06 - and it is a great, probably one of the best, all-around hunting rounds... However, since long range is of importance to you, I would DEFINITELY welcome the extra power of the .300 Win Mag at 500+ yards... Lets just say you see a trophy elk standing at 800 - 900 yards, no wind, perfect shot... I'd much rather be sending a 180+gr. 30 caliber bullet at 3200 fps rather than 2800... That being said, even with using the 7mm Rem Mag vs. .30-06 - I would much prefer the 7mm's flatter trajectory, higher sectional density, and added penetration capability (160+gr).</p><p></p><p>There is a reason the .300 Win Mag as accounted for more game than any other cartridge in the world. Most people think it's the old '06, but not anymore. The .300 is the top, and is even widely used in Africa.</p><p></p><p>Mentioned earlier, the .264 Win Mag is a good long range hunting round choice, although factory ammo selection is limited, and they are hard on barrel throats.</p><p></p><p>With a good, effective muzzle break installed, a .300 Win Mag would be extremely pleasant to shoot, bringing the recoil down to something like a .308 Win or even less. </p><p></p><p>No matter which caliber you choose, the MOST important factor here is BULLET SELECTION! You MUST NOT skimp here... Cheap bullets perform poorly, breaking apart, fragmenting, jacket separation - all leads to wounded game... the animal deserves more respect. One of my favorite loads in .300 Win Mag is the 180gr. Barnes TSX and Tipped-TSX. My long range deer rifle, a Win M70 Laredo in .300WM (or at least started life as one), has a name ever since I started hunting with the TSX's; "Thor's Hammer" <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Anything I hit with it drops dead as if it were smashed by Thor himself lol. Other good bullets for larger game at long range are the Hornady Interbond, Berger Hunting VLD, Federal Trophy Bonded Tipped series, and Nosler Accubond... although nothing that I have ever tested works as well as the Barnes TSX/TTSX's, I haven't tested the Maximum Range version, MRX, yet... and NO, I don't work for Barnes LOL... </p><p></p><p>I hope this helps, and have a great time!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Damascus, post: 727905, member: 57878"] I think you almost answered your own question lol - 7mm Rem Mag or .300 Win Mag. Both would work wonderfully, with the .300 giving it a little more thump. A lot of people are advocating the .30-06 - and it is a great, probably one of the best, all-around hunting rounds... However, since long range is of importance to you, I would DEFINITELY welcome the extra power of the .300 Win Mag at 500+ yards... Lets just say you see a trophy elk standing at 800 - 900 yards, no wind, perfect shot... I'd much rather be sending a 180+gr. 30 caliber bullet at 3200 fps rather than 2800... That being said, even with using the 7mm Rem Mag vs. .30-06 - I would much prefer the 7mm's flatter trajectory, higher sectional density, and added penetration capability (160+gr). There is a reason the .300 Win Mag as accounted for more game than any other cartridge in the world. Most people think it's the old '06, but not anymore. The .300 is the top, and is even widely used in Africa. Mentioned earlier, the .264 Win Mag is a good long range hunting round choice, although factory ammo selection is limited, and they are hard on barrel throats. With a good, effective muzzle break installed, a .300 Win Mag would be extremely pleasant to shoot, bringing the recoil down to something like a .308 Win or even less. No matter which caliber you choose, the MOST important factor here is BULLET SELECTION! You MUST NOT skimp here... Cheap bullets perform poorly, breaking apart, fragmenting, jacket separation - all leads to wounded game... the animal deserves more respect. One of my favorite loads in .300 Win Mag is the 180gr. Barnes TSX and Tipped-TSX. My long range deer rifle, a Win M70 Laredo in .300WM (or at least started life as one), has a name ever since I started hunting with the TSX's; "Thor's Hammer" ;) Anything I hit with it drops dead as if it were smashed by Thor himself lol. Other good bullets for larger game at long range are the Hornady Interbond, Berger Hunting VLD, Federal Trophy Bonded Tipped series, and Nosler Accubond... although nothing that I have ever tested works as well as the Barnes TSX/TTSX's, I haven't tested the Maximum Range version, MRX, yet... and NO, I don't work for Barnes LOL... I hope this helps, and have a great time! [/QUOTE]
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