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<blockquote data-quote="Jim Bergmann" data-source="post: 21971" data-attributes="member: 445"><p>Dave King: Thanks for your reply and insight. I will try to give you a little more info. in case you want to expound even more.</p><p></p><p>I neglected to mention that my .30-06 is a semi-auto (BAR). I like it a lot, but I'm pretty set on getting a bolt action, as obviously, it would be inherently more accurate than the BAR.</p><p></p><p>Presently, and most likely for the duration, I don't shoot that much, other than pre-season zeroing and occasional light target shooting. So, I don't think I'd really need to factor wearing out a barrel in my decision.</p><p></p><p>I would probably consider myself a "point blank" shooter; my present scopes are all your typical hunting-type variables, without any range finding/reticle adjustment capababilities. However, that could change with the purchase of a scope to accompany the new rifle (if it gets to that point, I will then be asking for input on scope selection!).</p><p></p><p>As an alternative to the 7mm RUM, are there any other factory calibers that you would recommend instead, for my applications? I don't reload, nor have a buddy to do it, so that is why I am really limiting myself to factory calibers.</p><p></p><p>Finally, as far as this class of cartridge, do you recommend having a muzzle brake on the rifle? I suspect that at any given shooting session, I would not be likely to shoot more than say, 15-20 rounds.</p><p></p><p>Hope this wasn't too much to throw at you. I appreciate your help!</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jim Bergmann, post: 21971, member: 445"] Dave King: Thanks for your reply and insight. I will try to give you a little more info. in case you want to expound even more. I neglected to mention that my .30-06 is a semi-auto (BAR). I like it a lot, but I'm pretty set on getting a bolt action, as obviously, it would be inherently more accurate than the BAR. Presently, and most likely for the duration, I don't shoot that much, other than pre-season zeroing and occasional light target shooting. So, I don't think I'd really need to factor wearing out a barrel in my decision. I would probably consider myself a "point blank" shooter; my present scopes are all your typical hunting-type variables, without any range finding/reticle adjustment capababilities. However, that could change with the purchase of a scope to accompany the new rifle (if it gets to that point, I will then be asking for input on scope selection!). As an alternative to the 7mm RUM, are there any other factory calibers that you would recommend instead, for my applications? I don't reload, nor have a buddy to do it, so that is why I am really limiting myself to factory calibers. Finally, as far as this class of cartridge, do you recommend having a muzzle brake on the rifle? I suspect that at any given shooting session, I would not be likely to shoot more than say, 15-20 rounds. Hope this wasn't too much to throw at you. I appreciate your help! Thanks, Jim [/QUOTE]
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