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WIN1886 · June 1, 2014, 06:20 PM

The only true flat shooter I have left in my quiver is an old Sako chambered in .243 caliber ! Most critters I hunt in MN can be taken with my 30-30 , 45-70 with light to moderate loads , and my favorite handguns in a new 10mm , .357 , or .44 caliber ! I bought a .338 Winchester magnum years back for the specific reason to hunt larger game with and I loved the rifle ( but sold it due to lack of need ) ! I used to shoot with an old pal of mine who had a Winchester model 70 chambered in .375 H&H magnum which his dad bought for Alaskan moose hunting and gave it to him ! The big magnums are actually a blast to shoot at least when I was younger but now would look for something a bit more manageable in a lighter built rifle ! As mentioned , light rifles are less of a burden in rugged country and something like the 30-06 or .270 has taken a lot of game ! More power to the folks that like the big magnums....I wish I had a good reason for one but I don't at this time !

June 1, 2014, 06:20 PM	#100
WIN1886 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 604	The only true flat shooter I have left in my quiver is an old Sako chambered in .243 caliber ! Most critters I hunt in MN can be taken with my 30-30 , 45-70 with light to moderate loads , and my favorite handguns in a new 10mm , .357 , or .44 caliber ! I bought a .338 Winchester magnum years back for the specific reason to hunt larger game with and I loved the rifle ( but sold it due to lack of need ) ! I used to shoot with an old pal of mine who had a Winchester model 70 chambered in .375 H&H magnum which his dad bought for Alaskan moose hunting and gave it to him ! The big magnums are actually a blast to shoot at least when I was younger but now would look for something a bit more manageable in a lighter built rifle ! As mentioned , light rifles are less of a burden in rugged country and something like the 30-06 or .270 has taken a lot of game ! More power to the folks that like the big magnums....I wish I had a good reason for one but I don't at this time ! Last edited by WIN1886; June 1, 2014 at 06:38 PM.