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Old December 14, 2007, 05:57 PM   #18
Buzzcook
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Join Date: November 29, 2007
Location: Everett, WA
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I agree about learning on the .22 first.
As to the best caliber, it depends on the biggest animal you plan to shoot and how far away that animal will be when you shoot it.
I hunt mostly deer and the occasional elk at ranges never exceeding 300yds. The majority of my shots are under 200yds.
I use the .30-06 and that works just fine. But I wouldn't hesitate using anything from a .243 on up with the .30-06 being the maximum.
For larger game at these distances then I'd start with the .260
For brown bear I'd say the .30-06 is the absolute minimum.

I shoot a Winchester model 70. Given your budget $1-1,500 you could find a very good used model 70 and buy a bunch of .30-06 rounds and a starter reloading set up.
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