John I was going to address the "platform" issue but got lazy..... smile You make a good point.

That 7 RM with a #4 28" or bigger barrel and tactical LR type stock may be just the ticket for reaching to 1000 yards on elk and mule deer but a disaster in the lodgepole....assuming you want to carry up the mountain in the first place. cry


But the same cartridge in a 24" barrel, and a rifle /scope combo weighing 7-8.5 pounds will get you by in most places.

This will cut a big swath to reasonable distances in the open without breaking you down...I wouldn't worry at all about anything moose sized and smaller with it.

I'd like a 375 for brown bear but not sure it matters. The 375 is unique though.....another class of "all rounder". Worth having.

One for everything is fine but will vary depending on what your "everything" is..



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The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.