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For the scenario you asked about I like my (older) 700 Synthetic, 7mm Rem Mag. For WT I use Hornady 139 BTSP at 3300 fos (umm FPS
) ,graphed. Even at close range those bullets DON'T zephyr.
I have others to choose but for known open territory I really like the 7RM
Good Luck
Jerry