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What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« on: July 21, 2014, 10:19:01 PM »
My wtb:300 rum topic seemed to spark a lot of conversations and opinions. So let's continue it here boys! To answer questions I am:6'1 195 lbs , almost 18, varsity football player. Proficient marksmen. I already have 3 270's and am looking for more power & powder :tup:. Tell me what you think about me getting a magnum rifle, and what it should be  :tup:.
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2014, 10:22:52 PM »
Get whatever you would like. 300wsm would make a good choice as well :tup:
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2014, 10:25:17 PM »
 :yeah: that is defiantly an option!
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2014, 10:34:23 PM »
7mm Remington Mag.
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2014, 10:37:57 PM »
 :yeah: another I am considering!
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2014, 10:39:42 PM »
You've already got 270's, a 7 mag wouldn't be much improvement, and neither would a 300 WSM. I'd stick with what you really want, the 300 Ultra. Or, you could go 7mm Ultra, slightly less recoil and still plenty of range.

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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2014, 10:47:02 PM »
Consider the .577 Nitro express.

It's what all the Varsity football players are shooting.       8)

I jest.

But, I am a fan of the 7MM Rem Mag and the 300 Win Mag.

Given all of those 270's, I'd skip the 7MM and go to the 300 Win Mag.
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2014, 10:49:12 PM »
I'm curious where you find the 270's lacking?

What are they not doing for you that a 300RUM will?

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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2014, 10:52:39 PM »
You've already got 270's, a 7 mag wouldn't be much improvement, and neither would a 300 WSM. I'd stick with what you really want, the 300 Ultra. Or, you could go 7mm Ultra, slightly less recoil and still plenty of range.

 With comparable bullets the 7mm is about 150 fps faster, about 300 ft lbs more, 3-4 inches flatter and a couple inches less in wind drift at 500 yards than the .270, not to mention a wider selection of bullets. :tup:

Both are capable of killing deer/elk but the 7mm is my go to caliber.

 And yes, I own and shoot both calibers. ;)
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2014, 10:56:16 PM »
Buy a 300 win and be done with it. It's a very versatile caliber.

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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2014, 10:58:54 PM »
I wouldn't want to shoot a ultra mag without a brake to be honest with you. And since I'm not a fan of brakes I'd go with a 7 mag or maybe a 300 wsm. If you are going to put a brake on you might as well go big or go home with a 300 rum or 30-378 wby. My ears are already ringing just thinking about it lol.

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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2014, 11:00:16 PM »
Buy a 300 win and be done with it. It's a very versatile round.


 This wouldn't be a bad option either actually Shane, but if you want good deal on a 300, then take my advice and wait until after hunting season is done, there are generally half a dozen at a time in our classifieds from guys getting rid of them. :chuckle:
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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2014, 11:01:24 PM »
You've already got 270's, a 7 mag wouldn't be much improvement, and neither would a 300 WSM. I'd stick with what you really want, the 300 Ultra. Or, you could go 7mm Ultra, slightly less recoil and still plenty of range.

 With comparable bullets the 7mm is about 150 fps faster, about 300 ft lbs more, 3-4 inches flatter and a couple inches less in wind drift at 500 yards than the .270, not to mention a wider selection of bullets. :tup:

Both are capable of killing deer/elk but the 7mm is my go to caliber.

 And yes, I own and shoot both calibers. ;)

7 mag is a great cartridge, no doubt about it. Just saying, if it were me, and I wanted an increase in performance over my 270, I'd want a bit more of a noticeable increase in effectiveness. The 270 and 7 mag. aren't that much different. Just as your numbers show, if it's only a few inches we're talking at 500 yards, it's insignificant. Most people nowadays use rangefinders, and with either cartridge you have to aim high at 500 yards. If you know the drop, it really makes no difference which cartridge you're shooting.

Again, get the 300 Ultra, or stick with the 270's.   :tup:

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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2014, 11:03:07 PM »
I wouldn't want to shoot a ultra mag without a brake to be honest with you. And since I'm not a fan of brakes I'd go with a 7 mag or maybe a 300 wsm. If you are going to put a brake on you might as well go big or go home with a 300 rum or 30-378 wby. My ears are already ringing just thinking about it lol.

I gotta agree with this as well!    :chuckle:

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Re: What magnum do you suggest for a teen?
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2014, 11:16:15 PM »
Remember guys......this is about Shane54  :chuckle:


Already a lot of suggestions and debate,  yet no one's asked Shane54 what he wants to do with the gun  :rolleyes:



Shane..

You looking for a mountain top rifle,  a 1000 yard cinder block exploder...or an Elk gun?
Do you plan to reload for it or modify the gun?

A lot of questions before I'd toss out a recommendation.

 


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