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Offline billythekidrock

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Re: New to Hunting - Rifle Opinions?
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2008, 08:13:08 PM »
I use a 308 carbine on all the bears I shot

.270 on all my black bears




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Re: New to Hunting - Rifle Opinions?
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2008, 10:51:14 PM »
Mmm, so I see a lot of people replied to his thread and most of you approve of the M1A.  Might just be me, but I love the M1A but I definitely wouldn't want to be carrying that hog through the woods all day.  As far as caliber, .308 is a good round IMO for whatever you'll need but I think his main question is whether the M1A is a good choice or not.  It's a great rifle, don't get me wrong... but is it just me or wouldn't it be wiser to recommend him towards a bolt action??  For the money spent on the base rifle of an M1A you could get a hell of a nice bolt and then still have money left over for a scope.
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Re: New to Hunting - Rifle Opinions?
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2008, 11:00:13 PM »
Welcome to the site Welnet, what calibers do you currently own?
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