Author Topic: Need assistance with selecting a hunting rifle (Read 4968 times)

LLv34 Jarsci · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2004, 03:39:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Curval
Just sneak up on the dog with a bat if it gets unruly and save yourself some cash.

LOL here you see when a foreigner (me ) tries to ask something -->> people think Im gonna buy a rifle to whack the dog (OK i got the joke.. )

While browsing prices of ammunition and used guns, 308 and 30-06 , 9.3x62 are the best in Finland.

9.3 would kick arse , but it always comes to the fact that it you can use even .50 but if you can´t hit a ***** it doesn't help

YUCCA · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2004, 03:42:14 PM »

.308 would be your best bet i'd think. You can get heavy or light loads to suit what you're hunting

capt. apathy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:21:00 PM »

I'd stay away from lever action rifles for hunting. lever action rifles use tubular magazines. tubular magazines limit you to round-nose bullets. round-nose rounds are not as stable in flight, bleed off energy faster, and the end result is a lot faster drop.

I'd go with a bolt action, and if you are loading your own rounds, a boat-tailed spire-point for projectiles.

.30-06 is a great all purpose round, hits hard enough for elk, not over-kill on deer.

.300 mag if you want a little more punch.

txmx · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:27:41 PM »

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Originally posted by capt. apathy

.30-06 is a great all purpose round, hits hard enough for elk, not over-kill on deer.

.300 mag if you want a little more punch.

Not a big fan of the ood 6 round for N American Elk.

They are pretty big critters man LOL.

Now the Win 300 mag you bet load her up with some 195 grn hornadys and have at it.

I have used my fathers 300 weatherby mag and you still have to hit em just right to get a first round kill.

txmx · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:29:18 PM »

Oh and one more thing about lever action rifles.
the NOISE they make when you chamber a round:(

You just cant bet a bolt action rifle for acccuracy and reliability.

rpm · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:34:49 PM »

I love my Mauser 8mm!

LLv34 Jarsci · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:42:51 PM »

Hmm how about FN FAL 308 win? (is it same as win mag? == > ammunition is strong enough legally )

if its ok , prices are about 600€ used.

with AIMPOINT it is quite sexy too

Wouldn't believe that I have hunted small prey for ages but never had time or interest for heavier calibers, as it shows...

AKcurly · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:43:44 PM »

Norwegian elk are what we call North American Moose.

curly

MaddDog · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:45:11 PM »

Ive done quite bita hunting, 308 or 300 would be my choice, good for all around game. Also can reach out there and get them long shots. Good flat shooting gun.

txmx · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:49:41 PM »

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Originally posted by AKcurly
Norwegian elk are what we call North American Moose.

curly

Jeez If they are as big as a Moose than I would go for atleast a win 300 mag.

Anything smaller or weaker and you gonna be following a blood trail for a while LOL.

Just so you know all 30 cal rounds are 308 or 7.62 mm its the powder charge behind them that makes the difference.

Horn · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2004, 04:54:49 PM »

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Originally posted by Modas
I personally would pick a 30-06. I've shot this round exclusively for 18 years. Its a "jack of all trades" type of bullet. Good energy out thru 400 yard, relatively flat trajectory (not like a .223 or higher velocity round) but not bad. I use a bronze point, 180 grain round and typically sight in for 200 yards.

Never had a problem with animals not going down when hit with it.

Good advice. I hunt elk (regular old Colorado elk) with this load every year. If you have to take a shot over 300 yds ya need to be getting closer

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Leslie · « **Reply #26 on:** May 21, 2004, 02:17:59 AM »

http://www.onpoi.net/ah/picpopup.php?ImgId=6700

If you like lever actions, here's a nice one in either 7mm WSM (Winchester Short Magnum), or .300 Win Magnum. This rifle has a detachable magazine, geared bolt with a rotating lug to make it strong as a bolt action.

High quality for a lever rifle and good looking too. It has a nice wood to metal workmanship.

Les

wipass · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2004, 07:55:42 AM »

It is impossible to hunt with a rifle, crossbow or bow and arrow.

If you have to kill something (which I find distasteful) then grab a knife and do it, stalk your quarry and fight it and maybe even put your self at risk of injury.

Makes me laugh when people talk about hunting with a rifle

wipass

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 21, 2004, 08:13:08 AM »

You can find a Remington 700 in pretty much any caliber if you look hard enough.

But .308 and .300 win mag are the most common.

VOR · « **Reply #29 on:** May 21, 2004, 08:16:30 AM »

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Looks like these guys are using .308.

Great video GS. Thanks. Norwegians know how to throw a good hunt!