Post by: MountainWalk on January 14, 2014, 08:35:09 AM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on January 14, 2014, 08:37:22 AM
Post by: Jim the Plumber on January 14, 2014, 08:38:16 AM
Post by: headshot5 on January 14, 2014, 08:43:26 AM
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375 H&H, 338 WM, 300WM. Rem 700, Ruger 77.
Perfect answer.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 14, 2014, 09:49:34 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 14, 2014, 09:52:03 AM
Post by: quadrafire on January 14, 2014, 09:52:53 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on January 14, 2014, 10:04:41 AM
http://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html (http://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html)
I have been stalking the 30-06 for a good WA brush gun, but would prefer a synthetic stock.
Post by: snowpack on January 14, 2014, 10:30:34 AM
Post by: mountainman on January 14, 2014, 10:37:59 AM
Post by: coachcw on January 14, 2014, 10:45:03 AM
Post by: b23 on January 14, 2014, 02:17:16 PM
I could be wrong but based on the OP's description of what he's looking for, I would want something that will inflict maximum damage at 50yds or less and likely, if needed for self defense, it would be closer than that. Under those circumstances I would think a short, tactical style, shotgun with slugs would be the best choice. With something like a 450 Marlin lever gun as a close second.
Post by: jackelope on January 14, 2014, 04:54:45 PM
:dunno:
It's one of those questions that probably has a plethora of correct answers. Best to get answers from someone with real world experience in that scenario but you'll probably find 99% of the suggestions made so far would get the job done as long as the guy on the operating end of the rifle is able to do his part.
Post by: mountainman on January 14, 2014, 05:22:14 PM
Post by: coachcw on January 14, 2014, 05:22:22 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on January 14, 2014, 05:25:19 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 14, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
Post by: jdb on January 14, 2014, 05:49:15 PM
A Marlin guide gun in .450, .45-70 or something along those lines....:yeah:
Post by: Ingwe on January 14, 2014, 07:21:51 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on January 14, 2014, 07:25:37 PM
A Marlin guide gun in .450, .45-70 or something along those lines....:yeah:
Post by: cohoho on January 14, 2014, 09:00:00 PM
.375 H&H
:tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: thinkingman on January 14, 2014, 09:55:54 PM
A Marlin guide gun in .450, .45-70 or something along those lines....:yeah:
You want a lever-action throwing big chunks of lead for the pucker situations.
Post by: coachcw on January 15, 2014, 06:27:54 AM
Post by: kodiak 907 on January 15, 2014, 07:20:56 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 15, 2014, 07:24:38 AM
Marlin 45-70, open sights. Does the job on kodiak.
:yeah: Just purchasd one!
Post by: jackmaster on January 15, 2014, 07:27:25 AM
Post by: high country on January 15, 2014, 10:30:20 AM
Post by: MountainWalk on January 15, 2014, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: MountainWalk on January 15, 2014, 12:02:29 PM
Post by: snowpack on January 15, 2014, 12:20:58 PM
Ruger No.1 is also a strong single. Can handle any of the big dangerous game rounds. can find used ones from $500 on up. (it is kind of a short/light rifle as well)
Post by: high country on January 15, 2014, 04:04:46 PM
Post by: yorketransport on January 15, 2014, 07:39:45 PM
How bout this? Min. Bullet weight I want is 300 grains. Velocity is of no concern.
Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan in 375 Ruger. It's my favorite hunting rifle. The 375 Ruger from a 20" is 95% of a 375 H&H from a 24" barrel. Put a low power scope (mine wears a VX-3 2.5-8x) in quick release rings on there and you're good to go. Sighted in 1.5" high at 100 yards with the 260 gr Accubond my 300 yard impact works out to be the junction of the fine crosshair and heavy post in the VX-3. 2.5x is great up close and 8x is enough to get solid hits on deer sized critters well past the 500 yard mark.
I've been running the 260gr Accubond for the last 5+ years, but this year I'm going to try some different 300gr bullets. Maybe the 350 gr TSX. :tup:
Or just get a 416 Rigby. Just be cause they're cool. :chuckle:
Andrew
Post by: 700xcr on January 15, 2014, 08:27:36 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on January 16, 2014, 10:34:33 AM
Post by: wildweeds on January 16, 2014, 10:57:37 AM
Post by: MountainWalk on January 16, 2014, 11:34:42 AM
Post by: Don Fischer on January 16, 2014, 11:40:21 AM
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Post by: snowpack on January 16, 2014, 12:01:32 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on January 16, 2014, 12:12:27 PM
Post by: boneaddict on January 16, 2014, 03:08:40 PM
lever action 444, open sights, that thing is a thumper :tup:This was the one I'd suggest.
Post by: high country on January 16, 2014, 04:30:26 PM
Post by: mountainman on January 16, 2014, 04:59:45 PM
Post by: high country on January 16, 2014, 07:42:19 PM
Post by: 700xcr on January 16, 2014, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: 6.8mmARHunter on January 17, 2014, 01:00:28 AM
Ten .458 diameter projectiles (300 to 600 grain, 2000 to 1000fps) as fast as you can pull the trigger. Pop in another mag and do it again... Light weight platform (under 7lbs) with no optics. Did I mention, 45 caliber, 300grain projectile and up to 2000fps, ten rounds as fast as you can pull the trigger.
Don't leave home with out it...
Post by: MountainWalk on January 17, 2014, 10:33:06 AM
Post by: coachcw on January 17, 2014, 05:36:17 PM
Post by: yorketransport on January 17, 2014, 09:49:11 PM
It was extremely accurate with the old Barnes 400 gr X bullet. Nothing else shot well though. When I ran out of the 400gr X bullets, I just sold the rifle. With a little practice, making 300 yard hits was pretty easy.
Andrew
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 17, 2014, 10:00:44 PM
I am most likely moving to AK next year on my families propert.i will be alone for the most part, and I'm looking for a rifle for bear protection and hunting. Looking for a fight stopper. Any ideas on cal an rifl under one thousand
Google wild west guns in Anchorage Alaska... All these other guns on here are childs play compared to Jim West Guns................... :chuckle:
Post by: snowpack on January 17, 2014, 10:10:23 PM
Campmeat, isn't that the huge place downtown next to a huge strip club? Both are in buildings that are like 100 yrs old?I am most likely moving to AK next year on my families propert.i will be alone for the most part, and I'm looking for a rifle for bear protection and hunting. Looking for a fight stopper. Any ideas on cal an rifl under one thousand
Google wild west guns in Anchorage Alaska... All these other guns on here are childs play compared to Jim West Guns................... :chuckle:
Post by: j_h_nimrod on January 17, 2014, 10:34:42 PM
One cool option would be a CZ in .458 Lott, another classic Alaska big bear stopper. Take it in to Wild West and have them chop the barrel to 20", they did mine fast and did a good job. I have not bought any loaded ammo for mine in awhile but last I remember you could find it pretty easily and it was not much more $ then any other big boomer. You would be under $1000 and have one killer rifle (pun intended) that would sling a big chunk of lead.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2014, 07:22:53 AM
Campmeat, isn't that the huge place downtown next to a huge strip club? Both are in buildings that are like 100 yrs old?I am most likely moving to AK next year on my families propert.i will be alone for the most part, and I'm looking for a rifle for bear protection and hunting. Looking for a fight stopper. Any ideas on cal an rifl under one thousand
Google wild west guns in Anchorage Alaska... All these other guns on here are childs play compared to Jim West Guns................... :chuckle:
I've only been to Anchorage once and I didn't know about Wild West Guns then. I'll have to go up and investigate the strip club discounts for WWG............... :tup:
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 18, 2014, 07:26:41 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2014, 07:32:37 AM