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What second rifle for western hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 3028452" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>Interesting opinions. All of your options will work. Having spent over 40 years hunting in the West I have my opinions too. I realize what I am commenting on is not on your list. Wish I knew what I know now would have started with these options for Western hunting back in the early 80s</p><p></p><p> Western hunting encompasses so many animals. I like the 338 cal for the larger animals. Have two: one lightweight, 7 1/4 lb 338 RCM, for elk, bears etc in close cover or a 10 lb 338 RUM with a 300 gr high BC bullet for more open country. I will admit I have killed 30 elk many with 7mms and 30s . It took many seasons to sort stuff out. </p><p></p><p>For the thinner-skinned animals like deer, antelope, javelina and coyotes, IMO the 257 Weatherby shooting a 115 Berger around 3600-3650 fps is one of the best. Mild recoil, very flat trajectory so you can shoot some long distances without consulting a rangefinder and using stadia/turret out to 400 plus yards. My friends and I have a total of six 257s we have taken quite a few animals:</p><p>31 coues wt</p><p>8 elk</p><p>4 mule deer</p><p>2 antelope (if we could get tags the number would be higher)</p><p>This cartridge is awesome.</p><p> My rifle has a 27 1/2 barrel 3675 fps is set for 4400 ft elevation:</p><p>2.3" high at 100</p><p>Apogee at 200 yds 3.6"</p><p>.3" low at 350 yds</p><p>7.1" low at 450 yds</p><p>12" low at 500 yds</p><p></p><p>While most rifles and chamberings will work, some work better than others. Your choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 3028452, member: 5219"] Interesting opinions. All of your options will work. Having spent over 40 years hunting in the West I have my opinions too. I realize what I am commenting on is not on your list. Wish I knew what I know now would have started with these options for Western hunting back in the early 80s Western hunting encompasses so many animals. I like the 338 cal for the larger animals. Have two: one lightweight, 7 1/4 lb 338 RCM, for elk, bears etc in close cover or a 10 lb 338 RUM with a 300 gr high BC bullet for more open country. I will admit I have killed 30 elk many with 7mms and 30s . It took many seasons to sort stuff out. For the thinner-skinned animals like deer, antelope, javelina and coyotes, IMO the 257 Weatherby shooting a 115 Berger around 3600-3650 fps is one of the best. Mild recoil, very flat trajectory so you can shoot some long distances without consulting a rangefinder and using stadia/turret out to 400 plus yards. My friends and I have a total of six 257s we have taken quite a few animals: 31 coues wt 8 elk 4 mule deer 2 antelope (if we could get tags the number would be higher) This cartridge is awesome. My rifle has a 27 1/2 barrel 3675 fps is set for 4400 ft elevation: 2.3" high at 100 Apogee at 200 yds 3.6" .3" low at 350 yds 7.1" low at 450 yds 12" low at 500 yds While most rifles and chamberings will work, some work better than others. Your choice. [/QUOTE]
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