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Wheelgun · October 25, 2004, 09:34 PM

I haven't been hunting before and was wondering what type of round is favored in the Northeast.

Hunting and firearms sports skipped over my fathers generation in our family and most of the info I have is probably out of date. I know there is a trend for lighter calibers, and am just curious as to peoples opinions on a good overall hunting rifle.

What I have now are my grandfathers Remmington 721 in 30-06, a 7.65 Mauser sporter conversion, and a 6.5x55 standard Sweedish Mauser. I have not shot my grandfathers rifle, but both mausers are good shots. The Swede is a fun gun and I noticed that the Win model 70 is also available in this caliber.

Thanks for any imput,

Wheelgun

October 25, 2004, 09:34 PM	#1
Wheelgun Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: New England Posts: 105	never hunted, good rifle for Northeast? I haven't been hunting before and was wondering what type of round is favored in the Northeast. Hunting and firearms sports skipped over my fathers generation in our family and most of the info I have is probably out of date. I know there is a trend for lighter calibers, and am just curious as to peoples opinions on a good overall hunting rifle. What I have now are my grandfathers Remmington 721 in 30-06, a 7.65 Mauser sporter conversion, and a 6.5x55 standard Sweedish Mauser. I have not shot my grandfathers rifle, but both mausers are good shots. The Swede is a fun gun and I noticed that the Win model 70 is also available in this caliber. Thanks for any imput, Wheelgun