Yeah I guess I could get a mcmillon or something similar for the M70 .270 I have but the barrel is blued and I'm a little hesitant to use .270 for elk. Though I know in most cases it's plenty of round for them, I like the idea of having a little extra caliber for the times it's needed.
Best Rifle for packing in to hunt Elk and Mulies?
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NVbowhnter
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Most of you will probably lagh at this or be suprised, but I shoot a savage axis and it is an amazing gun, especially when you consider the price. I can get it to shoot a .4 inch group at 100 yds and it is very light. You may not whant it because most people consider it a cheap entry level gun but it will out shoot my dads Nosler M48 trophy grade any day, I am ver impressed with this gun, it blew me away. The only thing I have done to it besides put a scope on it(nikon prostaff,also very good buy) is put a Rifle Basiks trigger on it as the Savage trigger kinda sucked. Hope this helps!
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mnhunter
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Take one that isn't too heavy but a big enough cal to get the job done. One you feel comfortable with and are proficient with and trust. I have taken a few elk and an unknown number of deer with the one rifle I've owned for 34 years. A Ruger M77R 30/06. Way back before it was "the thing" I put a Bell and Carlson synthetic stock and had it floated. Topped it with a 2X7 scope. Was a Redfield that finally gave up after 25 years or so. Now a Cabelas that is lighter and brighter. I also painted it camo before that was "in" too. That gun is a part of my body after all those years and has been well used and shoots better than I can. I'm not a long range shooter (300 yrds max.) More of a hunter. Nothing like putting the sneak on 'em.
That's kind of how I want to feel about whatever gun I build/buy in 20 yrs. I want it to be my go-to for anything tougher than whitetails...within reason.
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buckbull
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Another option for you would be to buy a barreled action from Howa and build your own rifle. I'm not really sure on the price but they are not expensive. Howa is a japanese manufacturer. They make the vanguards for Weatherby. The vanuard is a lot of bang for the buck and the 2 I have are sub-moa.
Interesting. I've heard the howas are very accurate rifles though I've never shot one to see for myself.
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wolftalonID
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I own a vanguard in 223. Very accurate. I am going to be getting one in 30 cal in one way or another soon. They have proven their salt in my books with a good build right out of the box.
If you don't mind a few extra pack ounces, get a suppressor. Gemtech makes them in titanium. Put it in your pack. When your in place screw it on. Recoil is half that without one. Your ears will also thank you.
My most favorable part is you stay on target through your optics easier with the barrel tip weighted.
If you don't mind a few extra pack ounces, get a suppressor. Gemtech makes them in titanium. Put it in your pack. When your in place screw it on. Recoil is half that without one. Your ears will also thank you.
My most favorable part is you stay on target through your optics easier with the barrel tip weighted.
wolftalonID
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No. Just misconceptions from uneducated individuals. Same thing. Suppressor is the industry name. Silencer is a hollywood,layman term.
Takes about six months on the form to get approved. Not hard, just a wait. Prices are not bad considering the benefits.
And edited to say, legal to own in New Mexico...thats where your moving to right?
Takes about six months on the form to get approved. Not hard, just a wait. Prices are not bad considering the benefits.
And edited to say, legal to own in New Mexico...thats where your moving to right?
I know mine is pretty boring, but I hunt everything with a Rem ADL 300WM. I have gone to a lighter 165 barnes for deer. I will take the 180gr to the more timbered areas where we elk hunt. It is all black with a syn stock. I don't have a break. I have done nothing but loosen up the factory trigger and put on a VXII 4-12. Bad is it only holds 3 down and 1 in the hole(I know it should only take one). I have never weighed it, but I can tell you it beats me to death to get it sighted in and I am bruised for a couple weeks.
shootbrownelk
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The Forbes is around $1,200.00 or so, you could still afford some good glass. You could build one cheaper on a Vangard or Howa action, but you couldn't build it lighter. You'll carry that rifle a lot more than you'll shoot it. That Forbes rifle is more accurate than most guys are capable of. My buddy has a Vangard, and it's one heavy mother.
tim
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I am not much of a benchrest shooter, so I can't answer that, but, once sighted in. I have a gong at 300 yards the size of a sheet of paper. I ring the gong constantly all summer. Laying prone over a sand bag. So for me it puts the bullet where I want.
tim
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also, a couple of years ago on a backpack dall sheep hunt. the guide had a Remington 700 xcr. he was cleaning the rust off after the week, my all weather, had no rust. It is just a good mountain rifle. not so pretty you won't use it as a walking stick, but not ugly either.