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If Danny L doesn't get it, i'd be interested.

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yobuck Dually noted on shot placement over cartridge, speed, or power. I do understand the concept, and can add that probably more bears have been killed in AK with a .30-06 than any other cartidge. Your recommendation on a .300 RUM is probably the more practical and cost effective...

Pjracer I'm right with ya on the bullet selection. Partitions or accubonds are at the top of my list. I might go up to the 220s but will start with the 200s. Oh yeah and on the "hunter becomes hunted" my dad will have a .338 and guide will have a .375, just in case!!!!

Bajabill I arrived at this caliber for a couple reasons. First, this hunt is probably not going to be a frequent trip for me (unfortunately). So, I didn't want to buy a gun that I would only have the opportunity to use once or twice. For example, the .33s or the .375s would be ideal for...

That is a pretty nice scope, and a good deal for it. I'm a bit skeptical of that range though. 8.5 on the low end seems pretty high if I were to get a sub-100 yard shot. I would hate to walk up on a grizz, and not be able to get the whole thing in view!

Geeeeeeeeezzzzzzz Broz!!! That's pretty dern sweet. You sure you don't want to cut a deal to a good ol Missouri boy?!?! All kiddin aside, I'll probably go with a leupold. Their solid, great warranty, and will do the job untill I can save up for a nightforce

Southernfryed Yeah, I agree with you on the turret issue with the 6500. I think the Elite 4200 6-24x50 has them on it. I was thinking something more along the lines of a 2.5/4-16x42; but we'll see. I suppose now that I have the gun approval from all of the guys on the board, my next decision is...

The rifle will be purchased retail from SW. It is right down the street from me and frankly, they've let me drool so much over that gun that I figure I owe it to them. Via the title of the thread, I had thought about doing it custom; but was reassured that the Accumark was a good solid platform...

Southernfryedyankee Nope, I haven't shot a 30-378. I know the recoil will be substantial, compared to what I more regularly shoot (30-30,30.06,.270). I have shot larger magnums and reacted well to the recoil. Being that the hunt is not for another year and a half, I wanted to purchase the gun...

My dad and I always handloaded Partitions(except for the 30-30 of course). I know Partitions are a darn good bullet; but I'm open to any suggestions. I'm sure it will also depend on how it shoots out of the gun too.

Thanks Steve. For now I'll probably be shooting 200gr or 220 for the AK trip, so I'll have a good dose of pushback from those. I'm sure a limbsaver will be going on soon after the purchase. Odds are I'll be using the brake most of the time during practice situations; but I might take it off for...

Britz Understood on the recoil issue. I have shot larger magnum rifles (.375hh, .375ruger, .338wm, etc.). The .30-30 was my rifle back in MO when I was younger and I couldn't see past 100 yards. Since then I've just been borrowing a .270 for mule deer here in AZ. But, as an old timer once...

Thanks for all the replies fellas. You all confirmed my thoughts about the action. Considering the base of the .378 is only .03 in larger than a .300 RUM, I wouldn't doubt that it could fit on a 700. But, like you said LTLR, I wouldn't want to push the limit of an action. I'd rather have an...