Looking for new gun

[RyeGuy74]

I'm looking at getting a new hunting rifle, I wanna get something bigger than my .308 on the caliber scale but am having a difficult time making a decision. Any ideas?

 

[SticksMcKinley]

What do you plan to do with the rifle?

 

[RyeGuy74]

Larger game hunt such as Elk, bison, hog, moose, and bear

 

[ignorethefringes]

Howa Randy Newberg Gun Metal Gray Bolt Action Rifle - 300 Winchester Magnum

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You're welcome

 

[SticksMcKinley]

My next .30 caliber magnum-type will be a .300 PRC. Sounds like it would fit with what you want. That said, I don’t think you could go wrong with that Randy Newberg rifle linked above in .300 Win Mag.

 

[brockel]

Sounds like the perfect place for a 338 win mag

 

[brockel]

Howa Randy Newberg Gun Metal Gray Bolt Action Rifle - 300 Winchester Magnum

Buy Howa Randy Newberg Gun Metal Gray Bolt Action Rifle - 300 Winchester Magnum at Sportsmans Warehouse online and in-store has everything for your outdoor sports adventure needs. Fishing, rods & reels, camping gear, tents and much more.

www.sportsmans.com

You're welcome

Are these just a blued rifle that is cerakoted?

 

[mtmuley]

Sounds like the perfect place for a 338 win mag

Too close to season. You need to keep that. But if I was looking for a new rifle, that AWR would top the list. mtmuley

 

[brockel]

Too close to season. You need to keep that. But if I was looking for a new rifle, that AWR would top the list. mtmuley

My hammers will be here Tuesday

 

[mtmuley]

My hammers will be here Tuesday

Looking forward to the results. mtmuley

 

[Gunner46]

Seems to me a 338 Fed, or a 338/06, would be just what the Dr. ordered. Simple process of getting a 308, or 30/06, and a quick rebore trip to JES...Done & Did.

 

[RkyMtnELK]

Why do you feel that the 308 is not adequate ?

 

[wayno945]

35 Whelen

 

[JohnCushman]

Everyone knows you need a RUM

 

[mtmuley]

Everyone knows you need a RUM

Nobody needs a RUM. But, if you can use one effectively..... mtmuley

 

[dirtclod Az.]

I use a .308 AND I drink Rum!

 

[Millsworks]

I think if you only have a .308 and want something bigger to have for truly big animals and 400+ yard shooting, the .300 win mag is the logical choice.
Ammo and firearms chambered in .300 wm are found practically every where. Even in many other countries.
A good used rifle can realistically be found easily and at affordable prices.
The Reloaders can load the same bullets in each, reducing what they need to keep on hand. I would suggest 180gr bullet if a person considers doing that.
And I don't personally think that an animal on the planet can live after a .300 win mag bullet passes into it's vitals. Especially if we are talking North America and excluding elephant and hippo.
Though even those animals are probably taken with the .300 wm from time to time.

 

[Brian in Montana]

After 30 years of big game hunting, I find myself turning more and more to the .308.
I'm unabashedly a fan. The .308 has been a very reliable cartridge, been killing big game and bad guys for a lot of years.

That said, if you're good with .30 cal and just want a little more reach-out-and-touch-ya, look at the .300WM or the .300 Short Mag.

 

[Gerald Martin]

and you could always consider this...

 

[fishing4sanity]

If you can't get Gerald's gun then my next choice would be 300RUM.