Do you prefer a hunting rifle with a detachable mag?

[Goofycat]

Yes, I had thought about it, but I still have around 450 or so cartridges left in .22-250. If I did convert later, I would probably get it rechambered for a 6BR, or possibly even a .22 BR. I don't know what I want for that particular rifle.....not yet, anyway. It would require something in a large case format, since that is what the receiver is now set up for. I haven't really studied all I need to know about another caliber ballistics-wise. Ideally, I would want a new caliber to be one where cases are offered by Norma or Lapua and a caliber that would be kind to the barrel, not build up excessive heat, have a good reputation for accuracy (such as with the 6mm), etc. I just don't do enough shooting with any of my centerfires any more since my main varmint hunting has been for California ground squirrels with a Clark Special rimfire 10/22. I don't like to reload particularly, and the rimfire has killed more squirrels than all the other rifles I have put together. Also, the ranchers don't like a lot of noise, so when I tell them I am using a rimfire, they have no problem letting me on their property.

Coyotes are a different story, because I hunt for them where the ground squirrels don't exist (no alfalfa for them to eat). The areas are wide-open and far away from any ranch houses. These areas are where a centerfire rifle would shine.

For now, though, I want a lighter-weight repeater for coyotes instead of the heavy-barreled single-shots I now use, but in a .243, which provides for 6mm bullets. I would probably choose to reload with 80-grain bullets for coyotes. Bench-rest rifles are not fun to lug around because they are too heavy....for a person with a bad back (me).

 

[Chas1]

Sounds like your definitly on the right track with going lightweight repeater in 243. I think it's more than up to the job for yotes.

 

[sniperjwt]

I shoot all my bolt actions single shot anyway so its not something i need.

 

[Michael Bent]

my thought is with a detachable magazine you can put the whole magazine in your jacket and that way you know that your powder/ (cartridge in general) temperature will always be a constant. even though the temp of your cartridge doesn't always make a huge difference, during a Montana winter the change in temperature can be pretty major.

so i would prefer a gun with a detachable magazine

 

[pablo]

No magazines or floor metal. All adds weight in a hunting rifle. Adl mags are a pain to load but function well. Dropped too many clips in mud holes over the years and seen too many guys release the floor plate with gloved hands. Most of the times only put one in the mag, if you need more, you need to practice more.

 

[tackb]

all my rifles are detachable mag , mostly badger ordnance

 

[Broz]

Nope, I don't usually even load more than one. For the kind of hunting I do shooting prone, a second round on the ground next to the rifle will be plenty fast enough. " One Shot-One Kill"

Jeff

 

[tackb]

you can single load a DM if you want but you can't swap mags on a non DM ?

 

[Broz]

Since this site is called "Long Range Hunting" my earlier post was in reference to the way I hunt. However, if I was going to engage into battle, the a DM would be my choice. I do not hunt dangerous game and do not feel that animals are my enemy.

Jeff

 

[tackb]

each to there own etc , there is something to be said for the simplicity of a non DM system it's just for me i like the flexibility of being able to choose how to run my gun depending on the situation ? i do quite a lot of culling and a detacable mag suits me and i can also use the same gun if the range stretches out a bit ?

i aggree animals are not enemys , lord knows i have enough of them!

as the great winston churchill said , 'if your not upsetting people then your most likely not doing anything worth while'

 

[bigngreen]

I like a DBM simple because I can set up put a mag in and shoot, then drop the mag cycle the bolt and I'm 100% safe. I don't need more capacity or to swap loads, just had a rifle that had one and really liked it and will set up my current rigs as funds allow to be DBM.

 

[ESSCEE]

I prefer hinged floor plate. As stated before no loss and easy unloading too.

 

[winmag]

I love the idea of having a mag for esae of loading/unloading, but unless you go with a custom build of somekind most mags severely hamper the C.O.A.L. of ammo you hand load, wich inturn hampers bullet selection due to seating depth issues commonly associated with some very popular bullets (namely Bergers etc) your hosed if you have a clip (uness you happen to get lucky) so Ill have to stick with my hinged floor plate. Eventhough I dont shoot Bergers I like to have the ability to load long and play with seating depth.

 

[dig]

Another thing to forget, lose, drop, get dirty and cause problems. Not on a real hunting rifle if you cant figure out a drop plate stick to target shooting.