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Offline MtJerry

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« Reply #60 on: October 05, 2005, 02:39:12 PM »
Sorry Sourdough, but I respectfully disagree with this statement:

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They do not make anything for really big game like Moose, Grizzly/Brown Bear, or our free ranging Buffalo
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The 45-70 with a 405gr. bullet goin 1200 to 1500 fps has been doing it for years.

Other than that, I agree completely with your above post.
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« Reply #61 on: October 05, 2005, 04:54:11 PM »
i have been playing with h&rs for 20 years some of what you are asking for i have had. the 17 rem..30 40 krag.444 marlin..762.39 <6 years ago> 32 h&r mag..762.25....the anser is in the price of a barrel and a gunsmith......i really dont think you need a 200$ air guaged match barrel for a 9mm??????we are talking h&rs.for about 100$ i was getting barrels turned,chambed,and teflon coated <<it was cheaper than bluing>>>>>>>i done the sight work myself...cheap barrels can be found.......i dont shoot long range ,but the one i have dont miss bambi,and if they do miss its usally my fault............just my 2 cents worth......jb
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« Reply #62 on: October 06, 2005, 07:51:55 AM »
MTJerry:  I was thinking of the 45-70 in the back of my mind as I wrote that.  Yes the 45-70 has brought down many of those animals, but with a trojectory like a rainbow, range is a factor.  If I'm not mistaken, Point Blank Range with the 45-70 is only 150 yards.  Often times you have to make a two, or three, hundred yard shot.  Stalking closer is not an option.  That's why I overlooked the 45-70.
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« Reply #63 on: October 06, 2005, 08:32:44 AM »
My wish is :
7-30 waters
35 Rem.
303 British
444 Marlin
30-40 Krag
25-35 win
222
17 Rem
45ACP
45 long colt
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« Reply #64 on: October 06, 2005, 08:56:10 AM »
a bunch of chambering have been tossed out that are similar to existing offerings, but in a more historic, or rare breed.  I have no problem that those suggestions, as I want a 257 roberts and 6.5x55 swede.  But, from a utilitarian standpoint, I agree that something needs to fill the "power" gap between a 30-06 and 45-70.  We need a full pressure, mid 30s caliber offering.
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« Reply #65 on: October 06, 2005, 03:22:58 PM »
I've always been a big fan of the 35 Remington. Although I've never shot one, a 35 Whelen intrigues me too...
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« Reply #66 on: October 06, 2005, 03:24:59 PM »
I've always been a big fan of the 35 Remington. Although I've never shot one, a 35 Whelen intrigues me too...
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« Reply #67 on: October 06, 2005, 08:59:07 PM »
The .35 Remington is a mild cartridge, comperable to the 30-30 on paper.  The larger heavier bullets give it an advantage with penatration.  220gr is about it's limit on bullet weight, and trojectory is poor.  150 yards is about it's limit.  

    The .35 Whelen is a lot faster and far more powerful round.  It uses the same .358 dia. bullet, but can utilize up to the 250gr bullet.  It can be down loaded to .35 Remington ballistics, or upped to comperable ballistics with .338 Win Mag factory loads.  While it is not a 300 or 400 yard gun, I have used it at 250 yards with very good results.  I load 158gr pistol bullets for plinking,  and small game.  180 grain for Caribou, and 250grain for Moose.  It is a very versital cartridge.  My dad loved my .35 Whelen Handi so much he commendeered it for deer hunting in Tennessee.  Dad used my .35 Handi to kill a nice Moose a few years back, recoil was so low with factory ammo, he does not want to shoot anything else.
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« Reply #68 on: October 07, 2005, 07:16:49 AM »
my middle 30s list would be

338-06
356
358
35 whelen
or in a pinch, a 375 barrel that can shoot 375 bullets (not knocking or wanting to drop the 38-55, it is what it is and we all know that going in)
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« Reply #69 on: October 07, 2005, 11:29:01 AM »
25-35
          7-30
          375 win
          40-65
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« Reply #70 on: October 07, 2005, 11:56:49 AM »
m203 grenade launcher,it would be great for varmit control in thick cover. :wink:
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« Reply #71 on: October 07, 2005, 03:52:12 PM »
M79 H.E.A.T.???? :-D  :-D
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