Guest J_Owens_66 Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hello folks, I am having an extremly hard time choosing a caliber of gun, and a gun . I will be shooting good sitances, i say 300 or 350 at most on deer sized game, but i do want a caliber that will be able to take moose, elk, and bear. I was looking at the 30-06 in a Ruger Single Shot (Ruger No.1), and the Browning BLR (lever-action) in 300 WSM, i also am considered the 7mm Rem. Mag. and the .270 Weatherby Mag. The reason for the lever action is sometimes i don't exactly hit where i aim , so i may need a quick follow up shot. I am also looking at the kimber 8400's (i believe thats what they are). I am left handed also. What caliber would you folks suggest, and what gun?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: Gun Selection I would Select a 300 WSM in A Model 70 or Browning A bolt. Or get a Kimber in that load. Enhanced preformance at those distances is always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: Gun Selection Buy a Savage in 30-06. With the tons of $ you save, buy more ammo and practice often so you can make the first shot count every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Re: Gun Selection If you are willing to shoot a single shot and want to save a bunch of $$$ get an NEF 30-06 or 308. If you look around you can find them under $150 and you can spend what you save on that leupold or nikon that you really want. Or you can order one new at Wal-mart for $187.97 + tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: Gun Selection lol i am pumped up about getting the BLR in a .300 WSM too... man those shells are expensive though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: Gun Selection Expensive yes. But hey, thats what you get when you want hte best. All the shortmags are great preformers. Its kinda like in cars. You want a regular pony car.. fast... yeah. Or go with a Mustang Cobra. Faster.. **** yes. If I could only learn how to reload. The world would be my oyster with all these short mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: Gun Selection [ QUOTE ] If I could only learn how to reload. The world would be my oyster with all these short mags. [/ QUOTE ] Then why not shy away from the slow cobra and get a Viper and step into big boy terrain. Go on up to the Remington Ultra Mag if you want something fast. The WSM is nothing new ballistically. Faster is not always better. I will drag race a Cobra in the snow. I'll bet my 18 second Ram 2500 will beat it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: Gun Selection What is with all these people saying that 300 WSM is so expensive. From where I have been the 300 WSM is cheaper or the same amount as the 300 win mag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut_Buster Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Re: Gun Selection The WSM is a true preformer weather you like it or not. If you want something with great preformance no matter what the conditions the 300 WSM is the way to go. The shortmag has a tendency to preform the same or better as its big brother. And that extra preformance IMO is always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Re: Gun Selection I've seen just as many deer get away from magnum's as the standard calibre's-it's not the gun-it's the man behind the gun. Ninety percent of hunter's can't begin to test the accuracy limits anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Re: Gun Selection Hey SB, I see your point now, its more of a "don't confuse me with the facts as my mind is made up" kind of deal. No problem Buddy! If it gives you a psychological edge to tote around a big cartridge, go for it. As long as you realize its only a psychological edge and not a physical edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Re: Gun Selection you figure out what you want and study it and then go check it out and see if that is what yo want. i can take my lowly 308 and go out and kill a moose or elk or deer or bear or just about anything i can safely shoot at and hit inthe boiler room. though some like speed the knock down is the end result of the fight between a man and an animal he hopes to take rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Re: Gun Selection You mentioned you would be taking shots at 300 to 350 yards. You also said you do not always hit where you are aiming. When you decide on which rifle to get, please practice,"a lot of practice". We all owe that much to the game we hunt. .....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Re: Gun Selection I now own a Browning BLR .300 WSM and man i tell ya!! you won't be dissapointed. beautiful gun, and barely any recoil at all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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