Post by: snocohunter on November 25, 2011, 06:17:40 PM
Just picked up this rifle since I want to shoot big game next season instead of just ducks. Paid $730 for it with the redfield scope on it which i thought was fair. Maybe I got taken but who knows. New I found the gun for like $839 at cabelas. Read the reviews on the scope and they were pretty good.
Just wondering where to start with loads for this rifle. I've been researching a little, and the previous owner gave some really vague information, said it likes winchesters just depends on the weight. I'm not setup for re-loading yet since this is my first rifle. But it's a possibility in the future when I pick up an AR.
Any upgrades i should think about off the bat? Thanks for the input.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 25, 2011, 06:22:05 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 25, 2011, 06:26:30 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 25, 2011, 06:36:00 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 25, 2011, 06:39:05 PM
Well, he really didn't forget the caliber, he said 7mm. But what cartridge is it? 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Winchester Short Magnum, 7mm/08?????
My point :chuckle: Was thinking what the cartridge was. Then I said cal :chuckle: We know its caliber by the title :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on November 25, 2011, 06:41:55 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 25, 2011, 06:47:47 PM
Post by: passing-thru on November 25, 2011, 06:51:04 PM
Post by: snocohunter on November 25, 2011, 07:05:08 PM
Any factory ammo suggestions you boys could throw my way would be great. I'm eager to learn anything I can from the old pros. Thanks in advance.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 25, 2011, 07:13:49 PM
Post by: snocohunter on November 26, 2011, 02:54:15 AM
I would try the winchester xp3's they are a great factory rd :tup: I have leanred not to a*censored*ume anything :tup:
And I thought premium shotgun shells were expensive! Holy smokes. Open to any other suggestions also.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 26, 2011, 03:41:11 AM
Post by: kckrawler on November 26, 2011, 04:16:04 AM
Post by: bobcat on November 26, 2011, 07:22:45 AM
I would try the winchester xp3's they are a great factory rd :tup: I have leanred not to a*censored*ume anything :tup:
And I thought premium shotgun shells were expensive! Holy smokes. Open to any other suggestions also.
If you're only hunting deer, you can use just about any ammo that shoots accurately. I would try some of the lower priced stuff first. The Winchester Power Points are low priced and I've had good luck with them in my 270, although I normally only use my handloads for hunting. But the Power Points shoot groups just as small as anything I've ever handloaded, and I've used them for deer once or twice and they kill just fine.
Post by: Bob33 on November 26, 2011, 07:46:03 AM
Post by: C-Money on November 26, 2011, 08:16:46 AM
Post by: 204chucknorris on November 26, 2011, 08:27:09 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 26, 2011, 08:51:51 AM
Post by: wsucowboy on November 26, 2011, 09:16:21 AM
Post by: Rgrady35 on November 26, 2011, 10:04:42 AM
Post by: fire*guy on November 26, 2011, 12:49:17 PM
Post by: 7mag. on November 27, 2011, 03:18:19 PM
Post by: snocohunter on November 27, 2011, 06:55:43 PM
Everyone else thanks for the replies. I'm not sure what a quality reloading setup would run me, but not sure it's in the budget ATM. I bought another gun, saiga 12, about two weeks ago so my budget is a little taxed.
I'll keep all the factory recommendations in mind. Really just want to get this thing shooting on paper this winter with something affordable and get used to the gun, then dial it in before next season.