I used to think my 350 rigby was the be all, do all Alaskan rifle, then I hunted Montague for a week. The rifle was simply too heavy for hunting hard for a week. After the trip the rifle was promptly replaced with a Ruger 350 rem mag, shorter action, 2" shorter barrel, about 2#'s lighter. It is still a very good rifle, but it is not a light rifle.
Then I borrowed my wifes ruger M77 ul .308 (originally my rifle) for a hunt. The dots all lined up, light done right is where it's at, and if you can't kill it with a .308, or a 7-08, a bigger caliber isn't going to make you a better shot.
I would not consider a 225 gr @ 2500 fps the ideal combo for hunting caribou. The original poster doesn't even own either gun in question, so doesn't have to handicap himself.
Done right for minimal coin, rem 700 sps ss 7-08, lop 2" off the barrel, top with leupy 6X42 in talley lw's.
Done better, kimber montana 7-08, same glass and ring/bases.
Last edited by 458 Lott; 03/22/11.
