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I am thinking I need a rifle that shoots fatter bullets, for no good reason.
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35 Whelen
.375 H&H
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I'd go 375 Ruger.
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I like my .35 Whelen
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there you have a poll...any other calibers you'd like to add?
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45-70, 45-110
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WOW Jackalope "You da man".
naw, I know there are lots of cartridges but these are the two I am looking at. I could not go for one that is less than 20 years old!! LOL
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375 H&H leave that slow old 45/70 on the shelf
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35 Whelen Ackley Improved
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338 or 375 ultra mag, but the 35 whelen i great classic cartridge.
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325 WSM
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.325 WSM here too. In fact, just bought one.
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Something in 338. Unless you're going to Africa the 338 is far more versatile than the guns you mentioned (also far superior ballistically speaking). They can be loaded for long range shooting or for busting brush. There's a bigger selection of bullets for them and the ammo and brass is more readily available.
While I have no experience with it the 338 Ruger is interesting. Probably go it or the old reliable win mag. If you really wanted to getting into canyon pounding stuff long range the RUM would be viable too.
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