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Wasn't this settled in the .300 Wby thread? 
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Wasn't this settled in the .300 Wby thread? Yes it was. Grab anything from a .243 to a .308 and go kill elk.
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That was from .270-.375 and go kill elk.
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That was from .270-.375 and go kill elk. Yep, save the .243 for the women and kids...  . Be ready to back them up with a 338 though...
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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That was from .270-.375 and go kill elk. That was your version. 
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That was from .270-.375 and go kill elk. Yep, save the .243 for the women and kids... . Be ready to back them up with a 338 though... Ya, most women and children have figured it out. Don't worry, you'll catch up someday.
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That was from .270-.375 and go kill elk. That was your version. Ah yes,the correct way.
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That was from .270-.375 and go kill elk. That was your version. Ah yes,the correct way. The heat is obviously getting to you.
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Nope. 
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You can get a 7RM T3 SS Superlite for just over 6 bills right now.
Weighs 6.4 lbs. Naked. Add a light scope & rings.
What does your pump gun weigh?
My old azz was dragging at 8,500 feet w a 10.5 lb. rig. This year I'll be carrying a Montana 84M.
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Guy has a T3 7mm barreled action in the Classifieds for just over 4 bills. If Bin still has the McMillan Edges ready to ship for it.......
I'm a fan of the 7600 in Whelen, but I was a bigger fan of my 700 in a McMillan for humping around the CO mountains. I think I'd be a bigger fan of an 84l in '06 or, maybe, just my 84m in the future.
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I'd take any Savage 99 I own. No need for anything else.
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You can get a 7RM T3 SS Superlite for just over 6 bills right now.
Weighs 6.4 lbs. Naked. Add a light scope & rings.
. Geewhillakers - that makes me droool!! and I have 2 - 7 RMs. I might outta sell one.  Jerry
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I've taken a couple 200yd+ shots with a 7600, and did OK.
But if you look at how the scope is mounted on a 7600, its not as stable as a bolt action mounted scope. I was told this by a gunsmith, who no, was not trying to sell me another rifle, but who wanted to inform me of the 760/ 7600 limitations. He knew I had other rifles I could use. I just use my 7600 for more close up work, expected hunting less than 200yds.
So just saying. I've seen some damn accurate 760's and 7600's. I think your smith was smoking dope. Is he from Washington? That stuff is legal there now... BSA hit it square on the head. Your smith may be able to fix guns but he knows little about 7600's. He also does not seem to realize if you ar getting good groups at 100 yards the accuracy won't drop off.
I prefer classic.
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I'm on my third 7600. My sons wanted the first two. Each have been sub MOA with my favorite loads.
A 7600 in 35 Whelen brings a lot of money on the market. As it should.
I prefer classic.
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I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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I ran my 35 Whelen for quite a few elk hunts and it NEVER left me wanting. With a good scope 400 yards isn't hard and with a practiced shooter it'll get out further..
Love the 7 mags as well but I've been left wanting with the Whelen. ??? Apologize about that. Fingers must have gotten ahead of my brain. Meant the 7's haven't ever let me down either.
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So the girlfriend has bro. Wants me to come out Colorado. 300 yd longest shot he has taken should I get a 7 mag or just take the whelen? The Whelen should work great. I'd load it up with a 225g AccuBond or Partition. My longest shot was at 487 yards with a .338WM and a 225g AB, MV 2742fps. You should be able to get close to that MV. The AB worked great.
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