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Lever-action-lover
Joined: 30 Dec 2002
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| Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2003 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I just started out hunting so I dont know all the good fansy guns, but the 1 I know and love is a 35 Remington. With a little more power than a 30-30 it would be my type of gun, I would take a 30-06 anyday though. How bad is the kick in a 7mm and 9mm? I always thought those were huge calibers for huge African game (Ex.Elephant,Rino,and Hippo). |
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ChesterGolf
Joined: 17 Aug 2002
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Location: Nova Scotia
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 6:27 am Post subject: |
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| A 7mm can come in all recoil ranges from the 7-08 (excellant deer calibre)which is reasonably soft, to the 7mm Rem ultra-mag which is a real kicker. Recoil is a strange thing... the more you get used to shooting your calibre the less recoil affects you. Start getting used to the 30-30. It is an effective deer round and is easy to shoot and carry around. Once you get used to that branch out to other calibres(you may not want to anyway). I started my shooting with a 30-30 then went to a 303 Brit. I now do most of my big game hunting with one of three calibres 308 Win, 30-06 Spfd, and 300 RUM(for moose and bears). I have shot deer with the 30-30 and the 303Brit as well. Most calibres are up for the task if you keep in mind the effective range of the calibre and the effective range of the shooter(just as important) |
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Lever-action-lover
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the tips. I have been thinking about moving up to a .308 but I dont really knw to much about em. Any advise? I dont think I will move up cause of the $$. But maybe in a year or 2. |
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saskie
Joined: 23 Dec 2002
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Location: West Carleton, Ottawa, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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I guess my dream rifle would probably be a .308 BLR.
The 7mm varies a lot depending on what type it is - but it's (as far as I know) not generally considered a bad rifle for recoil. The 7mm08 for example is a very mild gun, the 7mm Mag is probably on the light side of moderate.
The 9mm rifle would definitely have some serious snap.
[ This Message was edited by: saskie on 2003-01-07 13:18 ] |
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ChesterGolf
Joined: 17 Aug 2002
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Location: Nova Scotia
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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A 308 is for comparison sake a short action 30-06 and has mild recoil. As for $$$, they are common and you can get used ones very reasonable. If you want a cheap rifle look for a milsurplus bolt action. Most are acceptable accuracy and can be found dirt cheap. They are not usually pretty but pretty doesn't bag a deer.
As for my dream gun... the M1 tank would be nice. :wink: |
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saskie
Joined: 23 Dec 2002
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Location: West Carleton, Ottawa, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Actually now that you mention it - I already have my dream gun - Bofors 57mm Mk2. Not huge but 220 rds/min and unbelievable accuracy will wreck anyones day in a hurry. |
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Lever-action-lover
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I like tanks 2 =). Would sure take the jump out of a deer :wink:. |
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Æ≥Ü~Äüγ
Joined: 13 Jan 2003
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Location: 3\/3ry\/\/43r3
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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ill take a good ole Barret m182a .50 anyday....
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ChesterGolf
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Location: Nova Scotia
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Yeah, the thought of the .50 BMG does put a smile on my face. One hell of a varmint gun. :wink: |
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Jack O'Conner
Joined: 30 Nov 2002
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| Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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My dream gun is a Browning BLR in 35 Whelen with a 23.5 inch barrel and non-glossy finish. Scope would be a Burris 2X to 7X.
Jack |
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bitmasher
Joined: 27 Feb 2002
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't want to own one or use one for hunting, but a gatling gun would be a blast to shoot. At least it looks like it would be cool to shoot, never have been around one.
Just something cool about a multi-barrel hand cranked gun....
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Sniperwolf.270#
Joined: 03 Dec 2003
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| my dream rifle would be a light weight tactical rifle in .375 h&h mag with a muzzle break and recoil reducer to feel like a 30/06 then i would top it off with a day or night 36 power scope. then have a serious bipod. i would use 260gr ballistic tip bullets for deer and such ah the 375H&H mag ah man i just came back to reality shux. |
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OZSTRIKER22
Joined: 02 Sep 2003
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Location: Sunny San Diego
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Count me in for a good old fashioned Tommy Gun. Rollin in Dick Tracey style, flames blazin. Yessir, a good ol typewriter.
Or maybe a Desert Eagle .50 cal - I know, totally cheesy. But if you haven't seen the movie "Snatch" (No it's not porn!) go rent it and you'll want one too! |
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bitmasher
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Two votes for OZ. The scene in reference is hilarious.
R E P L I C A |
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mcb
Joined: 05 Nov 2003
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Location: North East Ohio
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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My pick would be a Krieghoff Classic Big Five side by side double rifle chambered in either 500/416 flanged or 470NE. I would have a Swavorski PV-I 1.25-4x24 scope on quick release mounts.
If I can ever scrounge up the money I would love to stalk Cape Buffalo at close range in Africa. The age of hunting the big five is passing quickly but I would have love to live in a time where that would be possible.
Grrr.... Must... Stop... Reading... Capstick!
Later
mcb |
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