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The Basics, Starting Out
Should I get a long range shooting or hunting gun or try to balance between the two?
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<blockquote data-quote="ridgewalker" data-source="post: 3014152" data-attributes="member: 55998"><p>A hunter here. In my youth (60s…LOL!) I carried hunting rifles 9-10 lbs in the mountains of Colorado. Beat myself up doing so. Jack O'Connor recommended a 7 lb gun for mountain hunting and I agree whole heartedly! I have only shot at antelope over 300 yards, so I don't push my distances. I've taken a reasonable number of game in my time. But the hunt is what it's all about to me. Carrying a light gun just makes the hunt more enjoyable allowing you to cover more distance and be ready for that quick shot.</p><p>I bought my granddaughter a Tikka in 7mm-08 and it has worked well for her. It scales just a bit over 7 lbs. It has worked for antelope, mule deer, black bear, and some Texas exotics. Not yet connected on her an elk.</p><p></p><p>All that said, if you plan for a gun for the family and you aren't reloading yet, a light (7 lbs with scope) in 7mm-08 is a great way to get everyone involved. I would have no qualms taking the biggest bull in the country with an appropriate quality bullet to 4-500 yards. Oh and pretty cheap to shoot as well as easy to find ammo.</p><p></p><p>What ever gun/cartridge you choose, enjoy being out there with your kids. That's what counts most.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ridgewalker, post: 3014152, member: 55998"] A hunter here. In my youth (60s…LOL!) I carried hunting rifles 9-10 lbs in the mountains of Colorado. Beat myself up doing so. Jack O’Connor recommended a 7 lb gun for mountain hunting and I agree whole heartedly! I have only shot at antelope over 300 yards, so I don’t push my distances. I’ve taken a reasonable number of game in my time. But the hunt is what it’s all about to me. Carrying a light gun just makes the hunt more enjoyable allowing you to cover more distance and be ready for that quick shot. I bought my granddaughter a Tikka in 7mm-08 and it has worked well for her. It scales just a bit over 7 lbs. It has worked for antelope, mule deer, black bear, and some Texas exotics. Not yet connected on her an elk. All that said, if you plan for a gun for the family and you aren’t reloading yet, a light (7 lbs with scope) in 7mm-08 is a great way to get everyone involved. I would have no qualms taking the biggest bull in the country with an appropriate quality bullet to 4-500 yards. Oh and pretty cheap to shoot as well as easy to find ammo. What ever gun/cartridge you choose, enjoy being out there with your kids. That’s what counts most. [/QUOTE]
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