Which rifle would you choise

[xtreme]

We will be hunting 16c in New Mexico. I haven't been able to find out anything about the unit. New Mexico game warden won't answer or return my calls. A Colorado resident hunter I met in the Colorado archery season told me I would be hunting the flats at the end of December.
I have no idea about expected distances so we are trying to decide what combo rifle/scope to use. Choice is a browing in 7mm vs 6.5x284. 7mm has a vx7 Leupold and is goo to 600 yds. The Sako is custom and has a Burris Elminator 3. It is good to 800yds. This is my grandson's hunt

 

[6mm Remington]

Either would be good with excellent bullets like Nosler Partitions, Accubonds, or E-tips. I'd take them both in case something should happen to one such as a nasty fall.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I would choose which ever one he is the most comfortable with and shoots best.

 

[Vikingload]

I agree that the choice would be on the one he is comfortable with and has the best accuracy with.


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[Gr8bawana]

I don't think you could go wrong with either of those rifles. While I would not personally shoot at those distances I think a premium bullet is in order and like 6mm said it can't hurt to have a back-up rifle.
I have used my Rem 7mm mag on one big bull and two cows and none has gone more that 20 yards or needed a finishing shot so I have great confidence in it.

 

[stevevan]

I would go with the 7mm Remy shooting a premium bullet. I've had great success with the 7mm using a Nosler 160 Partition on elk. I also have a 6.5x284 which is a great cartridge. However, the 7mm would still remain my cartridge of choice for elk. The choice is based on experience.

 

[Musket Man]

You cant enter an animal taken with a Burris Eliminator in B&C.

 

[xtreme]

Thanks one and all. Grandson has confidence in the Browning, he killed a bear with it hitting a one inch white spot on the bears side, highlighting the vitals. This was a measured 150 yard shot. We have been using Berger bullets, 168 grain. No one that commented mentioned those bullets. I have tried almost all bullets and weights, my Browning shoots them best. We will be trying to get as close as possible, I think that will add to his experience. The point that Musket Man made about B&C not allowing the Burris Eliminator kills in the records is a consideration. Feel free to voice your opinion about the bullets.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Finding the right combination of bullet, powder & primer combination that shoots best is just as important as what scope, barrel or rifle manufacturer in maximizing the accuracy potential of your choice. I actually think its more important! The best quality rifle won't shoot for squat with ammunition that the gun doesn't like. I've spent weeks at the range shooting different load combinations to find the one that shoots best.

If the rifle shoots one load better, go for it. I'm sure the Berger bullet will do fine, You know as well as I do that shot placement is what is next important. Sounds like you have everything under control. Good luck............

 

[Stay Sharp]

Sounds like either will do the job well. Which do you feel most comfortable with?