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Dogger
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Unless you're planning on hunting the big bears your calibre choices are fine along with the 30.06 suggestion. As others have suggested some will recoil more than others so may depend on your tolerance and experience. All are nice rifles but you really need to handle all to see what feels most comfortable in your hands.
Moose hurt pretty easy and don't forget that in Finland they are often hunted with the old 6.5x55 so don't worry about being undergunned with your choices.
Don't try to fit all possible combinations with 1 rifle now. You have time ahead of you and collecting guns is a great pastime!
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K.I.A.
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/12/2009 Location: Alberta Status: Offline Points: 33 |
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thanks all for the input. Very good information. I went to the local gun shop today and held and asked a few questions to the staff. Now disregarding some of the staffs sales BS, i really liked the feel of Rem. M700 CDL, really loved the looks and how it felt coming up to my shoulder, however i believe that the trigger pull is set to about 7 pounds, which im not really a big fan of but i guess that's an easy fix for a gun smith.
For the caliber choice i never really considered 30-06, so i think im going to do more reasearch on that. Thanks all. |
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pyro6999
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the m700 trigger is easily adjusted, just keep that in mind. i really like my m700cdl too. my trigger is set at about 3.5lbs. |
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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead" 343 we will never forget God Bless Chris Ledoux "good ride cowboy" |
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300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
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The CDL fits ya? That priority one.
Ever shot a .30-06,K.I.A.?
on your CDL,pyro!!!!!! NICE wood!
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cheaptrick
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Yep, nice stick Pyro.
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K.I.A.
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The biggest caliber i have ever shot was a 7mm rem mag. |
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RifleDude
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On the rifle choice, pick the one that feels best to you. All 3 of your finalists are well made and will last multiple lifetimes. You can't make a bad choice there.
The same really applies to the caliber choices so far. For the "all-around" rifle you describe, I would go for either 7mm Rem Mag, .30-06, or .300 Win Mag. All 3 are adequate for all North American game. Each of those 3 have their virtues. The 7 is flatter shooting than the -06 and has less recoil than the .300, about the same recoil as the -06. With a good, controlled expansion 160 gr bullet, it will take anything on the continent with good bullet placement. The -06 is a very versatile, classic round that has withstood the test of time, so a huge variety of ammo is available everywhere if you don't handload. The same basically applies to the 7 and .300 as well, but not to the same degree as .30-06. If you do handload, there is a wide variety of .308" bullets available and brass is readily available. The .300 is a tad better suited to the largest North American critters, and is as flat shooting as the 7. It has the greatest recoil of the 3, but you can use lighter loads for when you aren't going after the big stuff. You really can't go wrong with any of the 3. Your recoil tolerance might be the best deciding factor. If recoil bothers you, I would go with the 7 or .30-06. If recoil is not a problem, I would get the .300. |
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Ted
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K.I.A.
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I do plan on hand reloading and ive been told that finding brass would not be a problem for the 30 cal. Ive never really been afraid of recoil; maybe afraid isnt the right word here but you get what im driving at. With that said i think im going to go with the Rem M700 CDL in 300 win mag.
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Trays 7940
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Great Choice!!
Good Luck!
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pyro6999
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nice thing about the .300 is that its known to be very accurate. mine is for sure. Edited by pyro6999 - August/14/2009 at 21:49 |
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They call me "Boots"
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Dogger
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Good choice KIA - use it well!
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martin3175
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Good choice... Need photos |
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Ed Connelly
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Obviously you need to select the one that fits you the best. All of the ones you described are (or can be) fine weapons. I can tell you this, I have a Sako 75 that fit, finish and function wise, is a wonderful rifle. BTW, mine is a 30-06 which is a great choice IMO.
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