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458winshooter · July 26, 2008, 08:01 AM

Taking a part of what you said about tolerating a 30-06 recoil I would vote for a 35Whelen,338 Federal,358 Winchester,or either of the 30 cal. win.mags.Any of these would do the trick on deer,elk or some of the bigger stuff.But my sentimental favorite would be a 45-70.Yes it would take alot of practice to get good with one at those ranges,but put one of those where it counts,and dinner is on the table,plenty of meat in the fridge,a trophy on the wall and plenty of braggin' for years to come!

July 26, 2008, 08:01 AM	#36
458winshooter Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Transplanted to Ridgeland,SC Posts: 606	rifle of choice Taking a part of what you said about tolerating a 30-06 recoil I would vote for a 35Whelen,338 Federal,358 Winchester,or either of the 30 cal. win.mags.Any of these would do the trick on deer,elk or some of the bigger stuff.But my sentimental favorite would be a 45-70.Yes it would take alot of practice to get good with one at those ranges,but put one of those where it counts,and dinner is on the table,plenty of meat in the fridge,a trophy on the wall and plenty of braggin' for years to come!