I'm wanting a new rifle. I will be using it for deer and elk in the future I already have a .270 but am looking for something with more knock down power what would be a good caliber? not wanting a 30-06, something bigger.
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I'm wanting a new rifle. I will be using it for deer and elk in the future I already have a .270 but am looking for something wi
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I have a Sako A7 in 300WSM that I really like and it is super accurate, has a really good trigger, with a Simms Limb Saver recoil pad is a pleasure to shoot and has the power you are looking for, If you don't reload there are plenty of quality factory loads available.
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I think they've not mentioned the 7mm Mags. because to get ballistics similar to the .300 Win. Mag. you have to at least get the 7mm Weatherby Mag.. And also David E. Petzal wrote a favorable review of the Savage Long Range Hunter. Here it is Part 1
www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/ammunition/2010/04/petzal-savage-model-111-long-range-hunter-part-i
and here is Part 2
www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/hunting/2010/04/petzal-savage-model-111-long-range-hunter-part-ii
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I would have to say a 7mm mag. I have a Old Browning A bolt in that caliber and you can knock any thing down with it. You can find ammunition at any store for it also. You can find a lot of bullet grain choices to tailor it to your needs. You would want 160 grain soft point to get good velocity and a controlled expansion. Find a cartridge then your gun and do some testing to find a good round that will preform well to do the job. Hope this helps.
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