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Campfire Greenhorn
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Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Sep 2014
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I have to say I really like my 760 which is a .308 sporting a 20" barrel and a FXII 2.5 fixed power scope. It carries very nicely in my hand, comes to the shoulder naturally and I can snap shoot game at powder burn distances or stretch its legs out a little past 200 meters(my limit with the 2.5 scope) if I have to. For that reason I would choose the 760 best case scenario it stays in camp, worst case scenario I have to stalk a bit closer to take a shot in open country I'm comfortable with. I guess I'd consider switching the scope to an ultralight 2-7 to give me a little more confidence in my placement at longer ranges.
I don't know what rifle is like that for you but that would be my criteria for a back up/heavy timber rifle.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2006
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I would take a 300 WSM as a primary weapon. And, I'd pack another 300 WSM for a back up.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2007
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I would take a 300 WSM as a primary weapon. And, I'd pack another 300 WSM for a back up. This always made a huge amount of sense to me.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,370 Likes: 44 |
I would take a 300 WSM as a primary weapon. And, I'd pack another 300 WSM for a back up. This always made a huge amount of sense to me. Me, not so much.. BTDT..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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New Member
Joined: Dec 2014
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I would take something that can you can have good shot placement at longer range. Remember you can always take shorter shots with something that is accurate at long range...not necessarily the same the other way around.
My choice would be the 300 wm
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