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tahoe2 · November 10, 2012, 01:41 AM

I like your choice of 7x57 mauser, but I would go heavier on the lead, 160grn or 175 grn, definite big game stoppers.
Next choice .308 with 165 grn or 180grn, but you said that was a heavy barrel rifle, I would rather carry a faster handling rifle on that hunt.
And I wouldn't worry about an exit wound too much.

November 10, 2012, 01:41 AM	#17
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	Hammer1 I like your choice of 7x57 mauser, but I would go heavier on the lead, 160grn or 175 grn, definite big game stoppers. Next choice .308 with 165 grn or 180grn, but you said that was a heavy barrel rifle, I would rather carry a faster handling rifle on that hunt. And I wouldn't worry about an exit wound too much.