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Author Topic: Caliber of choice for the high country!  (Read 9623 times)

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Re: Caliber of choice for the high country!
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2007, 07:00:17 PM »
Will be using my good old bear killer. Rem 700  7mm 175gr core loct, 3x9x50 leupold dead nuts 300yrds. bought it strictly for bear 5 bears 5 years not to bad.

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Re: Caliber of choice for the high country!
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2007, 08:47:52 PM »
Don't ask me, I started packing a 300 RUM, 28" around the last few years. Shot my bear last year at 250yds. Awesome rifle, but a bit much... 180gr scirroco.

For the lighter pack hunt, I would stick with a .270 or similar. Remington 721 rules.
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Re: Caliber of choice for the high country!
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2007, 08:55:31 PM »
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I know a lot of rifle hunters that wish their guns would group 1"@100.  Impressive.  From a rest?  What kind of rest do you use in the field?  I'm not hand gun savvy.  I didn't realize a handgun could have that kind of performance down range.  What is the best performance a shooter could hope for out of a HG?

I do most often use a rest, this would be a tree , log, rock, wife's shoulder (although she don't like this method) anything you would use with a rifle.
That's my one shot.

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Re: Caliber of choice for the high country!
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2007, 09:21:18 PM »
The cartridge really isn't that important. They're all about the same, especially if your shots will be 300 yards or less. For high country hunting, I'd want a relatively light rifle. My Browning 270 would be my choice.

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Re: Caliber of choice for the high country!
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2007, 07:27:42 AM »
Below are the specs for the Remington Model 700™ Alaskan Ti.  That may be the perfect rifle for the high hunt.  As far as cartridge selection goes, I'd probably go with a short action cartridge to reduce the weight; and not a magnum because the recoil would be too much in that light of a rifle; so the choice would be the 7mm08.
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Model 700™ Alaskan Ti
 
We know the high country demands high standards, that’s why we’ve built the all-new, amazingly light Model 700™ Alaskan Ti. Weighing only 6 1⁄4 pounds long action and 6 pounds short action – it’s the ultimate rifle for high-altitude spot-and-stalk hunting.

The key to its lightweight feel starts with a titanium receiver that’s impervious to weather (drilled and tapped for mounts) incredibly strong, and half the weight of steel. Complementing the super-light receiver is a bolt featuring spiral-cut flutes and a 24" magnum contour barrel with light-varmint-style fluting. The action is pillar bedded for outstanding shot-to-shot consistency. Its premium Bell & Carlson stock features their MaxxGuard finish for enhanced durability and R3® recoil pad.

25-06 Remington  24"     6 1/4 #       

270 Win              24"     6 1/4 #

270 WSM            24"        6 #

280 Remington     24"        6 1/4#

7mm-08 Remington 24"      6  #
 
7mm Remington Mag  24"  6 1/4 #
 
30-06 Springfield   24"       6 1/4#
 
300 Win Mag       24"         6 1/4#
 
300 WSM           24"           6 #
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