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Jim Watson · October 15, 2012, 08:16 AM

Problem is, "a little more power than .30-06" is pretty much the definition of Magnum.

I can understand flatter trajectory, always nice in a hunting rifle, but what do you need more power for? Big bear?
Otherwise, I am thinking of a .270, .280, or at most 7mm Mag.

October 15, 2012, 08:16 AM	#18
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	Problem is, "a little more power than .30-06" is pretty much the definition of Magnum. I can understand flatter trajectory, always nice in a hunting rifle, but what do you need more power for? Big bear? Otherwise, I am thinking of a .270, .280, or at most 7mm Mag.