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Offline encore31

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i need some suggestions on a big game cal.. rifle
« on: January 24, 2005, 07:39:22 PM »
im lookin to get another barrel for my encore for elk and mule deer what would be the best caliber for long distance shooting that will also have the knock down power ranges of 300 to 400 yds i was thinking about a 338 any advice would be greatly appreciated as i am not to up to speed with all the different calibers there are.
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Offline Thebear_78

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i need some suggestions on a big game cal..
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2005, 07:44:06 PM »
Theres nothing wrong with 270, 280, or 30/06.  The 300 win mag is also a time proven big game caliber.  I don't really like the belted magnums in the encore but some like them.  I have a 24" 30/06 barrel for my encore and it will regularly shoot inside 2" at 200 yards with federal premium 180gr HE loads and 2-7 leupold.
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i need some suggestions on a big game cal..
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2005, 02:41:19 PM »
No need to go bigger than 300 mag on elk or mule deer.  If you must have a magnum the 7mm or 300 will work fine.  Don't dismiss the 270, 280, or 30-06, as these have probably accounted for more elk and mulies than any belted magnum.  With today's ammo these rounds almost duplicate the magnums ballistics also.
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