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I have less deer rifles than most on here but more than I need and frankly it’s a hassle to load for several different rifles. I’ve got a few lever actions in 308, 356 and 35. Of my bolt action big game rifles I have the following-
Sako A7 Coyote in 243 Tikka T3X in 7mm-08 Remington 700 ADL in 30-06 Winchester Extreme Weather in 300 WSM
I’m going to keep the 30-06 as I’ve had it since I was a teenager.
Thinking of throwing the ‘06 in a lightweight composite stock like a McMillan Edge or AG Composite, getting it cerakoted or hard chromed and making this my “do all” gun. Any idea what a stock Rem 700 ADL in an Edge would weigh without a scope or rings?
Then I’m thinking of selling the 7mm-08 or 300WSM and use the one that is left as my backup rifle for any big game that I may do, primarily deer but also occasional elk, bear or pronghorn etc...
The part I am trying to decide is whether to sell the 7mm-08 or the 300. Thoughts?
Thanks, Mike
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Sell 2 of the 4. Pick between the 7-08 or .243 for your uses...
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“Any idea what a stock Rem 700 ADL in an Edge would weigh without a scope or rings?”
Sixish, depending on barrel profile and length. MR will be a little under, sporter or mag a little over.
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All u need is the .243 and 30-06
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“Any idea what a stock Rem 700 ADL in an Edge would weigh without a scope or rings?”
Sixish, depending on barrel profile and length. MR will be a little under, sporter or mag a little over. It’s a factory Remington 22” sporter. Thank you
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Just my opinion, If you don’t shoot game past 500 or 600 yards Then There really is no need for magnum Even then, You’re well Covered with 243, 7-08 and the old faithful 06.
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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I'd send the 7mm-08 down the road and keep the whizzem but im a .30 cal guy, you definitely dont "need" them all and could actually get by with 2, keep the 243 and your old faithful 30-06 and you would be golden 👍.......Good luck..Hb
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Of the choices, I would ditch the 243. Since you are keeping the 30-06, the 300 could go too.
But, I have only ever sold one gun. A 270 Savage taken as collateral, never fired, And sold cheap to a kid.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
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What makes the most sense with the info given is to keep the .243 and the '06.
I personally would probably keep the '06 and the 7mm-08.
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Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Bear, Elk....It's what's for dinner.
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I'd send the 300 down Whizzem River, use proceeds for upgraded stock for the '06. Sell the 243, as your 7mm-08 would serve better for a backup as elk / bear are on your list. However, your '06 will do it all without any fuss.
Good Luck !
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Thanks all. Sounds like the 300WSM is the one to part with.
The 243 is the most accurate rifle I’ve ever seen and it’s just flat out fun to shoot so I will keep that one for the range, varmints and deer.
The 7mm-08 and 30-06 will cover pretty much everything else I’m ever going to hunt.
Hoping the bare 30-06 in lightweight stock will be well under 7 pounds but will see.
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Good plan ! Post a photo of your '06 when restocked, would like to see it.
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These cutting down to a minimum number of rifle threads are really starting to get my attention.
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Keep the .300.. 7-08 isn't much...
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But really that is not a lot of big game rifles...
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Thanks all. Sounds like the 300WSM is the one to part with.
The 243 is the most accurate rifle I’ve ever seen and it’s just flat out fun to shoot so I will keep that one for the range, varmints and deer.
The 7mm-08 and 30-06 will cover pretty much everything else I’m ever going to hunt.
Hoping the bare 30-06 in lightweight stock will be well under 7 pounds but will see. If you get it that light it'll feel just like the 300 WSM when you shoot it
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The 7mm-08 and 30-06 will cover pretty much everything else I’m ever going to hunt. Those would be my two rifles if paring down required parting with a few bolt guns.
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These cutting down to a minimum number of rifle threads are really starting to get my attention. Six rifles for deer hunting is still a little ways from the minimum. I only have three, but wouldn't mind adding an aught six for my BIG gun. Something like a Fajen stocked 03A3 maybe...or 700 BDL.
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