Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles 7mm-08 for sheep & Elk...rifle choice in the balance?

The firearm in that class I covet the most is the one you had, a 7 WSM Montana. Will second what everyone has said about the stock design on the Kimber: shot a 300 back to back with my Rem LSS in '06, and found the Kimber to kick noticeably less. (my 700 grouped better, but 'twasnt a fair comparison)

Being as your Kimber shy, how about a SS Model 7 in a 7 saum? Since you reload, its longevity as a commercial cartridge shouldn't be a concern, and there happens to be one in the classifieds right now.

Carl are you following me around? The only problem with the Model 7 is the 7 1/4lb + 1 lb scope + shells and you are looking at an 8-9 pounder. Not what I would call a light weight rifle. It is the only reason I don't go with the Rem TI in SAUM @ 6 3/8lbs.

Hows the rifle Kirby put together?

Later,
Burns

'fraid not, though the coincidences are stacking up. Course I did register here first. I suppose the 7 isn't a true lightweight (should be quite handy at least), it does seem lighter when compared to my aforementioned gun, which is shooting very well, but a bit too portly for trips into the mountains.

How's the PSS and PA deer season treating you?

Carl

Well we have one more day to define our legacy. It all comes down to one bowl of oatmeal. I'll be hunting with M. Kern and Hise near Talyorstown.

I love hunting down there with snow on the ground as the closest shot is probably 285 yards out to 625. Breaking out the ultra mag tonight.

Have you found yourself out in the woods yet?

I've been out in the woods lots, however I could only get a B tag out here for a whitetail doe this year (connected the day after Thanksgiving). But I've spent a lot of time hiking and cutting wood, I have national forests on either side of me within 20 miles, so the opportunities are there.

Was lacking a light rifle for running around and practicing with, picked up a stainless 700 in .223 tonight at a gun show, should fill the gap nicely. Already had a Ti stock waiting for it, seems like a good match, although the dremel will be employed shortly.

Good luck tomorrow.