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What second rifle for western hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="Catskills" data-source="post: 3028318" data-attributes="member: 106302"><p>For what it's worth, I always take a couple rifles on my yearly western hunts. For example, in 2023, it was a Tikka T3x in 270wsm, and a HS Precision 30-06. Both have proven more than capable on deer and elk to 600yds. In 2024, it will be a Seekins Havak PH2 in 300win and a Mark V 300wby or a Sako 7STW. The truth is, for 600yds and in, any of the cartridges you've mentioned, including your 6.5CM are more than adequate. I shoot handloads exclusively and am constantly testing loads. None of my big game rifles wear a break except he 30-06. I'm not immune to recoil (the magnums seem to kick harder than 30 years ago). However, I can't always get hearing protection on in a quick shot hunting scenario. Consequently, I'm not a big muzzle brake fan (nor are most hunting guides). If I lived in a free state, suppressors would be a game changer. Alas, I'm stuck behind enemy lines.</p><p>Final thought: I find it takes a lot more effort to get light rifles to shoot to their potential off a bench, let alone a makeshift rest in the field. To that end, notwithstanding the years/miles, I've moved away from lightweight rifles where longer shots are likely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catskills, post: 3028318, member: 106302"] For what it’s worth, I always take a couple rifles on my yearly western hunts. For example, in 2023, it was a Tikka T3x in 270wsm, and a HS Precision 30-06. Both have proven more than capable on deer and elk to 600yds. In 2024, it will be a Seekins Havak PH2 in 300win and a Mark V 300wby or a Sako 7STW. The truth is, for 600yds and in, any of the cartridges you’ve mentioned, including your 6.5CM are more than adequate. I shoot handloads exclusively and am constantly testing loads. None of my big game rifles wear a break except he 30-06. I’m not immune to recoil (the magnums seem to kick harder than 30 years ago). However, I can’t always get hearing protection on in a quick shot hunting scenario. Consequently, I’m not a big muzzle brake fan (nor are most hunting guides). If I lived in a free state, suppressors would be a game changer. Alas, I’m stuck behind enemy lines. Final thought: I find it takes a lot more effort to get light rifles to shoot to their potential off a bench, let alone a makeshift rest in the field. To that end, notwithstanding the years/miles, I’ve moved away from lightweight rifles where longer shots are likely. [/QUOTE]
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