Thanks for the concern.....I currently walk "in and out" all the time, I am simply looking for something a little more efficient. From where I park to the woods is about a mile if I follow the 2 track field road. Some of the best hunting spots are another 3/4 mile. I don't mind the distance...
Looking into getting an ebike for hunting to get in and out. Some of the places I go do not want utv's. (It is private property, not public. It is the landowner's request, so I respect that. They will allow the ebike) Use will be for field roads and logging roads and trails in the...
I have several but two of my favorites are: ( I do not reload so all factory ammo)
1. Weatherby .257 with 110 Accubonds
2. .308 with Barnes 150 TTSX BT
Since you are already familiar with the Weatherby, you could always downsize from 2 guns to 1 and pick up a Weatherby Backcountry Ti in a left handed .257. It will be light and can be used for anything you want to hunt. I am not a big fan of downsizing, but I would say just add the .257 to...
I would take the one you have the most confidence in. Also, depending on where you are hunting, (what state, elevation, public, private, with a guide, etc) you might be able to find out what the expected shooting distance might be. Good luck and let us know what you decide and how it goes.
I have both....my 270 wsm is a real tack driver. My first 270 was finicky but the browning I have now is awesome. I do not reload so I only shoot factory ammo so it can be a little more difficult to find one it likes. The recoil is a little worse on the wsm. If I had to part with one, it...