Originally Posted by Live2hunt941
Thinking about a new light rifle for next year deer season Conditions 200 yards max on the range I’ve got a model 7 action and a 700 action (short) available Ideas on caliber and barrel length Leaning towards a 358 win build Barrel length 18.5 to 20” I’ve got a Leupy ultra light 3-9 with long range reticle for it or a 2.5-8x36 as well Throw me some ideas out there on stocks as well Always interested in views and opinions

Sounds like a good plan. I have one similar.
Model Seven CDL in a Wildcat stock with 2.5-8X Leupold.
This one is a 350 Rem Mag. The 358 will do just as well.

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Last edited by rembo; 02/02/24.
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