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The Basics, Starting Out
Looking for Semi-Custom or Factory Mountain Rifle for LR Sheep, Elk, Mulies, Bear...
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<blockquote data-quote="Canadian Hunter" data-source="post: 53731" data-attributes="member: 1533"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>I'm looking for a faily lightweight LEFT-HAND, long-range rifle. Probably 9 pounds max -fully equiped (Scope, sling, bipod, loaded). Ideally, a lighter rifle is better (about 7.5-8 pounds)but I'm concerned about locking on target after heavy breathing climbing up a mountain...and I always thought that for long-range, you needed a heavy barrel...Probably a 26" barrel(not longer, and preferably 24" if you think it is still good for LR) and in .300wsm or .300 WM.(which cartridge is better for me?)</p><p></p><p>I would use it for sheep, elk, bear and mulies. Max range would be 600 yards. I would prefer it to shoot two loads. <strong>1.</strong> a ballistic tip or bonded bullet in 165-180gr. for long range sheep, black bear, mulies <strong>2.</strong> a 180gr-200gr. for elk, moose, possibly Grizzly</p><p></p><p>I've looked at HS PRECISION any comments? Remember need left-hand...But also thought a good Savage Weather Warrior factory with excellent scope might do it for less money and be a good intro rifle??</p><p></p><p>THank you for helping me- I appreciate it! <img src="http://images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Canadian Hunter, post: 53731, member: 1533"] Hi! I'm looking for a faily lightweight LEFT-HAND, long-range rifle. Probably 9 pounds max -fully equiped (Scope, sling, bipod, loaded). Ideally, a lighter rifle is better (about 7.5-8 pounds)but I'm concerned about locking on target after heavy breathing climbing up a mountain...and I always thought that for long-range, you needed a heavy barrel...Probably a 26" barrel(not longer, and preferably 24" if you think it is still good for LR) and in .300wsm or .300 WM.(which cartridge is better for me?) I would use it for sheep, elk, bear and mulies. Max range would be 600 yards. I would prefer it to shoot two loads. [B]1.[/B] a ballistic tip or bonded bullet in 165-180gr. for long range sheep, black bear, mulies [B]2.[/B] a 180gr-200gr. for elk, moose, possibly Grizzly I've looked at HS PRECISION any comments? Remember need left-hand...But also thought a good Savage Weather Warrior factory with excellent scope might do it for less money and be a good intro rifle?? THank you for helping me- I appreciate it! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
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