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I have used and like the .356 Win, .358 Win, have used the .35 Whelen a LOT! and the 45-70 a little and also a .375 H & H.
If doing it all over I'd choose the .35 Whelen again or more likely a 9.3x62.
Medium in range and excellent on big critters, without the recoil of the .375 and in a shorter action and lighter, handier rifle.

oh, and I forgot, I just added to my collection with a nice old German guild gun, small ring mauser M98 chambered in 9x57. have not shot game with it yet, but it handles very well and has ballistics equal to the .358 win. 250 gr. at 2300 fps. It should kill stuff too.

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Agree completely with the 9.3X62.

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I'll preface my answer by saying I'm basically hunting northern whitetails, Black bear, or occasional moose if lucky enough to draw a tag. For those I don't think a hunter could go wrong carrying the 358 win. I've had great results.

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This is just me but I think the 9.3's are the beginning of the big bores and the 338WM-358Norma down are the medium bores. The 338-06 in my opinion is about perfect for a medium bore rifle. Big bears w/the 250Partition and 180's for deer.210's and 225's for elk and moose. Just my view. powdr

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From my arsenal, I'd have to go with my .338 WM. A bit more reach than my .358 Win but easier (for me) to shoot than my .375 H&H and Ruger. I'm sure there are other choices as good, but I don't own them..............yet. Oh wait, I do have a .405 Win coming. Is that a medium?


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I don't think there is a bad choice in your group.

I, too use a .30-06 more than anything else. I do have a .338 Win Mag, .35 Whelen and a .375 H&H.

I use my .338 the most of the others and that is what I would recommend. It is easier to come by cartridges and the choice is wider. I don't see a lot of difference in distance traveled by a hit animal but I believe I can tell when they are hit with more certainty.

My .35 Whelen is also amazing. I get 2640 with 225 TBBC's and that is with a 22" barrel. I would likely use it more if it was stainless.

I do believe that I will eventually replace my .338 with my .375. I am still getting used to it and will need to shoot a few animals with it to get my confidence up.



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Your right on the 30-06 hard to beat as an all rounder! I have both an 8x68S in a BRNO ZG 47 and a BRNO 21 in 9.3x64 Brenneke. I tend to pick up the 9.3 most of the time when bigger critters than deer or sheep are on the menu. The 35 Whelan or 9.3x62 would get my vote that said I also have a soft spot for the 338 Win Mag!


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[quote=BobinNH][quote=Jamesd1187].......

You might left out the best of the bunch smile

I think every body has left off a good medium bore and that is the 358 NM 250 at 2900 a 275 in the2650 to 2750 range is not exactly a a spite ball. By the way I am having one put together on model 110. Will let you know how it turns out.
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Had a fairly light 35 whelen (8lb scoped) and for me it was a bit of a handful. Manageable but I needed to shoot it a bit. If I had another one I'd go a bit heavier. That being said, if I hunted moose/elk regularly in the thick stuff I would have another one.

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338 Win Mag


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.30-06, 9.3 x 62, and .375 H&H.

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Can't beat the 30-06 for all around performer, but I love my 35 Whelen!

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I want to clarify my answer:
I like my 350 RM Model 600 with a Kevlar stock. I shoot 250 grain Hornady's and although I also have 250 grain Nosler's loaded and they shoot to the same point of aim, I don't think the premium bullets are needed at 250 grain.
But I've shot more game with 338 WM Model 70 again 250 grain Nosler's and Hornady's. In the 338, I primarily use the Nosler's for game.
Which one to choose? It depends on where I'd hunt, semi-open country or thick brush. The weather would have some influence in my choice also: Thick brush, rain or heavy snow - 350, Semi-open country, sunny,windy - 338. The 350 weighs a little more than half the weight of the 338; so since I'm in my mid-60's now, if carrying long distances was in the mix the 350 would likely get the nod. I sold my other 338 with it's Kevlar stock and if I would be lucky enough to have a license for caribou, moose, deer, and grizzly, I might restock the 338.
I think either would handle anything in the North America just fine.

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Another vote for the 9.3x62. Can be made into a trim rifle, but carries some punch without too much recoil.


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The only thing better than 338-06 is another 338-06. Both on pre 64 the fwt used for 160-190 gr and the std for 200-250 gr. have taken brown bear to whitetail to caribou to moose and seven African antelope etc thrown in. Both in Mickey stocks and Leo scopes. The fwt ready to shoot at just over 7 lbs and the std just short of 9 lbs. both shoot touching groups at 100 yds. Yes I have the obligatory 338 win mag at just less than 10 luggable lbs growing old in the gun cabinet.

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I'm the only guy who owns/enjoys a 375 Weatherby? (No, not 378)

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338-06 Ack


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Stick with your 30/06. The medium urge will pass soon enough.



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After using the .375 H&H and .30-06 for years I find myself strongly preferring my 9.3x62. It's an '06 size gun (used to be one in fact) that hits just like the .375. So far it's been used on brown bears, goats, and deer.

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I've used my .35 Whelen for moose for the last few years within any complaints. This past season I used my newly acquired .375 Ruger Alaskan and I love it. Nice compact package with lots of thump and range withy the 250gr TTSX. It's now my new favorite moose rifle.

I also have a .444 Marlin but so far it's only been a fun range gun and an un-needed back up rifle.

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