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GeauxTide · September 17, 2009, 08:06 AM

Also, don't get caught up in the magnum frenzy. When I started 40 years ago, my first rifle was a 7mm Weatherby. My favorites now are 308, 280, 6.5-06, and 260. I've found that standard cartridges kill just as dead at the normal distances game is taken without the mess. As you get older, recoil becomes more of a factor in shooting precision.

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September 17, 2009, 08:06 AM	#10
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	+1 Taylor Also, don't get caught up in the magnum frenzy. When I started 40 years ago, my first rifle was a 7mm Weatherby. My favorites now are 308, 280, 6.5-06, and 260. I've found that standard cartridges kill just as dead at the normal distances game is taken without the mess. As you get older, recoil becomes more of a factor in shooting precision. My .03......