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<blockquote data-quote="dogz" data-source="post: 2166906" data-attributes="member: 5429"><p>Brian---pretty darn cool that you get to hunt with your Dad, uffda what I wouldn't give for just one more hunt with my Dad!</p><p></p><p>I know the area you're talking about fairly well, I generally get the flight surveys from that area, if you wish pm me your email and I'll see if I have this years survey. </p><p></p><p>A couple quick comments on guns, bullets etc if you don't mind. First off, in that country there is absolutely zero reason to be toting a 10 pound rig, especially for the 350 yard ranges that you're comfy with. I sure as heck wouldn't saddle your father with a rig like that. I have no doubt it's fun to shoot at distance and with that weight even the RUM's are easy to deal with recoil wise sans brakes.</p><p></p><p>For bullets, if your Dad isn't a fan of plastic tips again I sure wouldn't push them on him. And once again at those ranges there isn't a clear need for the highest BC bullets going. </p><p></p><p>For bullets for the PRC, I'd look at the 139 Scenar, 140 Horn sp, 140 Accu or the 140 Partition. </p><p></p><p>Lastly, and forgive me for saying it but instead of a 10 pound RUM, and instead of a PRC I'd simply buy him a Tikka T3 Lite in .308, 7/08, 270, 6.5 CM or the plain oldy but goody 06. Cost effective, easy to tote around, they generally shoot balls out and really for sub 500 (and more) it's all one needs. Fit it with a decent sling that doesn't slip around when slung and doesn't weigh over 5 ounces with the swivels. If you just put a decent 1" tube scope on it you'll be around 7 lbs give or take a quarter pound all up and ready to rock!</p><p></p><p>Just a thunk or two.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dogz, post: 2166906, member: 5429"] Brian---pretty darn cool that you get to hunt with your Dad, uffda what I wouldn't give for just one more hunt with my Dad! I know the area you're talking about fairly well, I generally get the flight surveys from that area, if you wish pm me your email and I'll see if I have this years survey. A couple quick comments on guns, bullets etc if you don't mind. First off, in that country there is absolutely zero reason to be toting a 10 pound rig, especially for the 350 yard ranges that you're comfy with. I sure as heck wouldn't saddle your father with a rig like that. I have no doubt it's fun to shoot at distance and with that weight even the RUM's are easy to deal with recoil wise sans brakes. For bullets, if your Dad isn't a fan of plastic tips again I sure wouldn't push them on him. And once again at those ranges there isn't a clear need for the highest BC bullets going. For bullets for the PRC, I'd look at the 139 Scenar, 140 Horn sp, 140 Accu or the 140 Partition. Lastly, and forgive me for saying it but instead of a 10 pound RUM, and instead of a PRC I'd simply buy him a Tikka T3 Lite in .308, 7/08, 270, 6.5 CM or the plain oldy but goody 06. Cost effective, easy to tote around, they generally shoot balls out and really for sub 500 (and more) it's all one needs. Fit it with a decent sling that doesn't slip around when slung and doesn't weigh over 5 ounces with the swivels. If you just put a decent 1" tube scope on it you'll be around 7 lbs give or take a quarter pound all up and ready to rock! Just a thunk or two. [/QUOTE]
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