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<blockquote data-quote="jfolanddvm" data-source="post: 2655380" data-attributes="member: 70626"><p>Not sure if it was mentioned whether or not you feel you are an experienced shooter - just not a long range one. If you have lots of trigger time and know that recoil won't bother you, I would choose the PRC just because of availability of over the counter ammo. I personally like the 30 nosler better, but really, its just splitting hairs. </p><p>If you're not an experienced shooter, I would go with something with slightly less recoil that will still be adequate for anything in NA except maybe the large brown (or white) bears. I am partial to the 7 WSM, but there is minimal difference between it and the 7 saum, and it appears the saum may be overtaking the wsm in popularity. If I were building a mountain gun that could kill at extended distances, and I handloaded, I would look at one of these. In fact, it would be a 7 saum with a 20-22 inch barrel threaded for a suppressor. </p><p>If handloading is not an option, then the 6.5 PRC may be a good choice. I helped a friend sight in and get drops on his new custom 6.5 PRC and it shot really well with very manageable recoil. It would be good for almost any NA game at reasonably long distances. </p><p>Good luck in your quest, and let us know what you decide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jfolanddvm, post: 2655380, member: 70626"] Not sure if it was mentioned whether or not you feel you are an experienced shooter - just not a long range one. If you have lots of trigger time and know that recoil won't bother you, I would choose the PRC just because of availability of over the counter ammo. I personally like the 30 nosler better, but really, its just splitting hairs. If you're not an experienced shooter, I would go with something with slightly less recoil that will still be adequate for anything in NA except maybe the large brown (or white) bears. I am partial to the 7 WSM, but there is minimal difference between it and the 7 saum, and it appears the saum may be overtaking the wsm in popularity. If I were building a mountain gun that could kill at extended distances, and I handloaded, I would look at one of these. In fact, it would be a 7 saum with a 20-22 inch barrel threaded for a suppressor. If handloading is not an option, then the 6.5 PRC may be a good choice. I helped a friend sight in and get drops on his new custom 6.5 PRC and it shot really well with very manageable recoil. It would be good for almost any NA game at reasonably long distances. Good luck in your quest, and let us know what you decide. [/QUOTE]
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