Best hunting rifle

[Bango skank]

What you see at the range is guys anticipating the recoil of each shot, not guys pumped on adrenaline.  But whatever.

[BULLBLASTER]

Good and great...free or offhand....done.  We don't need to derail the topic over something so minor. Let it go.

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[h20hunter]

Seriously,  it's done. Let it go or debate it via pm. One post removed.

[konradcountry]

What you see at the range is guys anticipating the recoil of each shot, not guys pumped on adrenaline.  But whatever.

So you are saying the adrenaline is going to let them get a shot while standing? Half these guys can barely hold their guns when getting them out of the bag.

[Mtnwalker]

Seriously,  it's done. Let it go or debate it via pm. One post removed.

Might as well just delete all of pages 3 and 4 

[h20hunter]

Maybe!  This thread is way to open of a topic to not take various courses but that one is not one to go down.

[Bango skank]

What you see at the range is guys anticipating the recoil of each shot, not guys pumped on adrenaline.  But whatever.

So you are saying the adrenaline is going to let them get a shot while standing? Half these guys can barely hold their guns when getting them out of the bag.

You and i have different ideas.  Ive said my peace.

[h20hunter]

I think the recoil discussion a good one in the topic of best rifle.  I couldn't shoot my 7mm rem mag offhand anywhere near the ability to do so with my 6.5 creed....so best rifle based on ability to shoot off the bench, field conditions,  offhand etc can easily play into what's "best".

[konradcountry]

I think the recoil discussion a good one in the topic of best rifle.  I couldn't shoot my 7mm rem mag offhand anywhere near the ability to do so with my 6.5 creed....so best rifle based on ability to shoot off the bench, field conditions,  offhand etc can easily play into what's "best".

It also depends on where you hunt.

I don't think there is a do-all rifle for our state.

Some people don't have to walk that far so they don't see the big deal in a couple added pounds of a larger rifle. Or they are in an area where long shots with a stick are the norm.

In some of the really thick west side areas a compact gun with fast sights is the way to go.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

As others have pointed out, there is no perfect rifle for Washington. Too many variables.  A brush gun? A wheat field gun?  Are you hiking long distances into remote areas/into the mountains where weight is an issue?  Sitting in a stand?  Shooting distances? Weather? Wood or composite stock?

You might be ok with two guns to cover most situations,  but just one is asking a lot.

[Bob33]

I would say a good bolt action rifle in any cartridge between 270 and 30 caliber, topped with a 3-9 power scope and total weight around 8 to 9 pounds would do well in the vast majority of situations. It would not be the perfect rifle for every situation but no "all around" rifle will be.

[Magnum_Willys]

300 wsm in x-bolt, vanguard, tikka, or other lighter weight rifle with optional  brake and you are good for any WA game to 600-700 yards with proper bullets and optics. 

[Karl Blanchard]

If money is no object and 0-500 is the goal then I'd do this in a 300 win mag (OP's caliber)

Lone peak razor ti action
Benchmark Ibex stock or manners eh1
Triggertech diamond trigger
HCA carbon barrel cut to 22"
Light weight suppressor (im not versed on can's)
Top it with a quality scope in an appropriate range (I am digging 4-16's right now)

[Bofire]

I already own the "Best" so you'll have to settle for something else. But mine is a 300WM my brother built for me.
Carl

[Alchase]

Your all wrong!
The best rifle for hunting dear or Elk in Washington, is the one you brung, 

I have many hunting rifles, the best one is the one I currently love to carry. The rest sit in the safe.