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300 RUM?

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Something one should know about hunting NFLD is that there is a lot of wide open spaces that a moose might present itself and the would be shooter might very well not have a solid rest to shoot from. Shooting from a rest while laying down as the low scrub will be higher than the shooter but there is also a marked absence of of trees to lean into.

I would not go back without taking a bipod or shooting sticks. I saw a lot of this kind of space when I was there but was lucky to be able to use the rock the guide is sitting on as a rest to shoot my moose at about 250yds. Could have been a longer shot.

I am glad we agree AussieGunWriter.

Whenever asked by friends: "Which rife would you recommend?" I always respond with "The one that fits you best!"

I learned this long ago, in my youth, specifically when shooting shotguns when your eye-to-bead alignment is crucial and essential when shooting at fast-moving birds like Teal, Ruffed Grouse, or Woodcock in the bush.

You have a lot more time when lining up a shot at Big Game however, it's nice when you bring your rifle up for the shot and you do not have to fiddle to see properly through the scope, especially if you are taking a shot at game on the run.

The reason why I bought my Weatherby .300 Win Mag, is that it offered perfect alignment over all other rifles. The guy at the gun counter most likely thought I had lost my mind when I handled every single brand they had for sale, there were lots, and I was aiming them several times before I picked the Weatherby Ultralightweight.

If the rifle or shotgun does not fit never buy it. A good rule of thumb to follow for every shooter.

Happy shooting and G'day Mate



PS: Me at a gun counter buying a firearm hahaha

I did exactly the same thing back in the early 70's.
Tried a bunch of rifles and 2 fit me perfectly when shouldered them opening the ehe to see where it aligned against the scope and the winners were a Mark V Weatherby and a Sako Finnbear, both having Monte Carlo stock designs.

Also found out that a 14" length of pull is perfect for me though in the US, because of the extra clothing needed in winter, a tad less, which is common with most factory rifles, also works.