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WeedWacker · December 13, 2006, 02:18 AM

I have used my dads rifle a remington 700 7MM mag STW and a .30-.30. Both rifles have take whitetails out to 220 yards and two dropped on the first shot. The 7 mm Mag was a little over powered for that range on whitetails (in my opinion) and would probably be better used for antelope at 250+ ranges. (I think it was the shock of the round hitting the buck that killed it and not the 175 grain nosler that entered the left side behind the shoulder and completely pulverized the lungs) I wish I'd had a video cam scope when I took that shot. the muzzel brake removes almost all recoil (less than a .308 mag) and to see the target when hit is amazing to see the amount of energy such a small object delivers.

Edit: Specs on the .30-30: marlin lever action with 6x mounted on lookthrough rings
7mm Mag STW: Remington 700 bolt action, 4 round detatchable clip, 3x-9x vriable scope, muzzlebreak that is worth three times its weight in gold for the recoil it removes

December 13, 2006, 02:18 AM	#12
WeedWacker Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2006 Location: Body: Clarkston, Washington. Soul: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 1,591	I have used my dads rifle a remington 700 7MM mag STW and a .30-.30. Both rifles have take whitetails out to 220 yards and two dropped on the first shot. The 7 mm Mag was a little over powered for that range on whitetails (in my opinion) and would probably be better used for antelope at 250+ ranges. (I think it was the shock of the round hitting the buck that killed it and not the 175 grain nosler that entered the left side behind the shoulder and completely pulverized the lungs) I wish I'd had a video cam scope when I took that shot. the muzzel brake removes almost all recoil (less than a .308 mag) and to see the target when hit is amazing to see the amount of energy such a small object delivers. Edit: Specs on the .30-30: marlin lever action with 6x mounted on lookthrough rings 7mm Mag STW: Remington 700 bolt action, 4 round detatchable clip, 3x-9x vriable scope, muzzlebreak that is worth three times its weight in gold for the recoil it removes Last edited by WeedWacker; December 13, 2006 at 04:50 AM.