MTBOWHUNTER542
FNG
- Joined
- Dec 24, 2015
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I had a post earlier asking about the CTR as a hunting rifle. I went out this last weekend with a borrowed Savage scout rifle In 308 with a detachable mag and a heavier barrel. After lugging that thing around for a couple days, I no longer wish for a detachable mag heavy barrel rifle for hunting. I learned a lot talking with other rifle hunters about their setups while on this hunt.
Rifle thoughts / choices:
I am now leaning towards rifles like the Christensen Arms Mesa, Tikka lite or Superlites,Kimber or maybe a Barrett Fieldcraft.
Scopes:
I'm thinking to top it with a Vortex Razor LH, Nightforce SHV, or a Sig Whiskey 5, or a used Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42
Caliber:
My goal is still to practice as much as possible this next year, so caliber and ammo cost is a big concern. I learned shooting bows that it's best to avoid starting bad habbits, so Im looking at 6.5 creedmoore, 30-06? Open to other suggestions as well. What is a good longer range performer (400-500) yards for Elk, Muley, Antelopes that won't break my already surgically repaired shoulder or pocket book?
Rifle thoughts / choices:
I am now leaning towards rifles like the Christensen Arms Mesa, Tikka lite or Superlites,Kimber or maybe a Barrett Fieldcraft.
Scopes:
I'm thinking to top it with a Vortex Razor LH, Nightforce SHV, or a Sig Whiskey 5, or a used Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42
Caliber:
My goal is still to practice as much as possible this next year, so caliber and ammo cost is a big concern. I learned shooting bows that it's best to avoid starting bad habbits, so Im looking at 6.5 creedmoore, 30-06? Open to other suggestions as well. What is a good longer range performer (400-500) yards for Elk, Muley, Antelopes that won't break my already surgically repaired shoulder or pocket book?