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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="AJ Peacock" data-source="post: 249692" data-attributes="member: 4885"><p>Welcome to the site. Nice shooting on the moose.</p><p></p><p>As far as your question, there are so many different directions to go, it's hard to even answer.</p><p></p><p>I've always believed in getting a good rifle and then the best optics I could afford after that.</p><p></p><p>When I read your posting, I immediately thought 300 Rem Ultra Mag. It is a step up from a 300 Weatherby. It is easy to load for and is a great long range caliber.</p><p></p><p>Which particular rifle you get will depend on your type of hunting/terrain. Carrying a Sendero at 10k' elevation isn't a lot of fun (although I carry an 18lb 338AM up there, it's not fun).</p><p></p><p>If you are going after a heavy rifle that will be used from vantage points, I'd get a Nightforce NXS 3.5x15x50 with the NP-R1 reticle.</p><p></p><p>However, if you are going after a lighter rifle to carry around and shoot from wherever you happen to be when you find the animal, I'd recommend a Leupold 4.5x14x40mm</p><p></p><p>There is so much room on either side of these issues, it will ultimately come down to personal preference. You could even go with a custom action, barrel and stock, but wouldn't have much/any left for scope/mounts.</p><p></p><p>AJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ Peacock, post: 249692, member: 4885"] Welcome to the site. Nice shooting on the moose. As far as your question, there are so many different directions to go, it's hard to even answer. I've always believed in getting a good rifle and then the best optics I could afford after that. When I read your posting, I immediately thought 300 Rem Ultra Mag. It is a step up from a 300 Weatherby. It is easy to load for and is a great long range caliber. Which particular rifle you get will depend on your type of hunting/terrain. Carrying a Sendero at 10k' elevation isn't a lot of fun (although I carry an 18lb 338AM up there, it's not fun). If you are going after a heavy rifle that will be used from vantage points, I'd get a Nightforce NXS 3.5x15x50 with the NP-R1 reticle. However, if you are going after a lighter rifle to carry around and shoot from wherever you happen to be when you find the animal, I'd recommend a Leupold 4.5x14x40mm There is so much room on either side of these issues, it will ultimately come down to personal preference. You could even go with a custom action, barrel and stock, but wouldn't have much/any left for scope/mounts. AJ [/QUOTE]
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