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Offline persistentprogrammer

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Best caliber for everything up to 100 yds
« on: January 19, 2004, 06:49:41 AM »
I just bought an Encore frame and I'm trying to decide on the best caliber for hunting Alaska. I like the data on the 350 Rem Mag, but what would be another good choice for all game under 100 yds? BTW I use a 700vs in 308 for 100+ yds, and I'm not interested in shooting 'Large' game at that range with any rifle. Get 'em in close for me, I want the excitement.

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Best caliber for everything up to 100 yds
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2004, 07:27:53 AM »
You picked the best caliber right off the bat....The .350 Rem Mag is the ticket.
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2004, 10:26:36 AM »
I couldn't wait any longer. I just got off the phone with Fred at Bullberry, 350 Rem Mag 23.5" Heavy Varmint.

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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2004, 01:02:21 PM »
I'm with ck on this one. Although there are different strokes for different folks the 45-70 is a very versatile cal. at distances of 100yrds + and is very capable of taking down the largest game North America has to offer. There are a wide range of loads and bullet weights to chose from and nothing says nostalgia like the 45-70 in Alaska.
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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2004, 01:45:06 PM »
Anyone try the 450 yet? I saw a Marlin guide gun in that caliber at my dealer's yesterday.. Darn thing looked good, real good.
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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2004, 02:14:41 PM »
I looked at the barrel and I would not want to be the guy that fires that thing without ear protection. Short barrel and a muzzle break would be too loud I would think.