Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
.30-06 Springfield.


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No need for either unless bigger game is a possibility and really not even then. No way I would buy a 35 Whelen or a 338 Federal if I didn't reload.

The MRC gun is also a bit heavy. If this is a first big game gun,you will be much better served with a lower recoiling caliber and you may want a lighter gun. If it is a first,I would highly suggest one of the discount Tikka T3's under $500.


If I had to pick I would pick the Whelen and learn to reload, since it has the most versatility with reloads.