Maverick1
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Appears you replied to your own post and then called yourself a moron. Is that correct?Heavy bullets break heavy skulls. Charging bears moron. Tell me youKnow nothing.
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Appears you replied to your own post and then called yourself a moron. Is that correct?Heavy bullets break heavy skulls. Charging bears moron. Tell me youKnow nothing.
Its Roal Reapers Alaskan CousinAppears you replied to your own post and then called yourself a moron. Is that correct?
I believe in shot placement and honestly I was getting ready to post a question about the charging bear situation. I hunt with a 6.5cm or my 458 socom. My youngest is set up on a 556/223 ranch American. We are getting ready to move to unit 17 with coastal browns.Well, he wasn't "charging" so maybe I just got lucky, like the moose, and the other bears, and.... I should probably change my screen name to "Lucky"....
Post in thread '.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads...n-goat-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/post-3656117
Appears you replied to your own post and then called yourself a moron. Is that correct?
Agreed. I think we probably make more of "charging bears" than we need to (not that it should be ignored either). When handguns are successful the large majority of times, it's hard to imagine that centerfire rifles wouldn't be as well. Your 458 Socom would make most handguns look puny and I bet you can shoot it a lot better, as well.I believe in shot placement and honestly I was getting ready to post a question about the charging bear situation. I hunt with a 6.5cm or my 458 socom. My youngest is set up on a 556/223 ranch American. We are getting ready to move to unit 17 with coastal browns.
I’d have no problem shooting a bear with any of my guns. You pick your shot. You take it when it’s going to be effective. And I know in a charge, bigger could be nicer but I’d have no problem dropping a mag on a bear, but I’ve also seen bears not go down until hit numerous times with 338wm.
I think a rifle ballistic standards are more than the average 10mm/44mag out of a handgun (been awhile since I’ve looked it up).
100% As I say, "spray is gay"...Thanks for sharing your bear pics. I think in a true charging situation any gun is better than bear spray.
I don't hand load. I don't put together custom rifles. And I am very adverse to recoil. So I am not even considering the 7PRC, or 300 Win Mag, or anything that kicks similarly hard. I cannot shoot those effectively.
Thanks for the advice.Why are guys recommending long action and magnum chamberings when the OP has stated the above?
@Merril, you already have "enough gun." Your suppressed 6.5CM Tikka is ideal for everything you are wanting to hunt. See the 6.5 for deer/elk/bear/etc thread for examples.
What factory ammo are you planning to use?
What scope and rings do you have on it right now?
What stock are you using? If OEM, have you added the vertical grip? Have you considered modifying the stock to have a negative comb? Have you installed a limbsaver pad?
Optimize what you have and invest the rest in ammo (ELD-M/ELD-X) and practice.
With the limbsaver, the Creed's recoil will be like a gentle kissThanks for the advice.
I'm planning to use 125gr copper impact. It's a monolithic solid bullet.
I have some vortex rings and an Athlon Midas Tac 4-16 scope. It's great for sitting in saddles or tree stands but I hope to find a lighter scope since I will be carrying it around more.
The stock is OEM with the standard grip. I'll pick up the vertical grip. I'm not sure how to modify the stock for a negative comb but I did install a limbsaver pad.
I would say 338wm (or .375 even) ; but you don’t like recoil. 30-06 very practical; especially that you have 6.5. Everything you mentioned that you’re considering is in the same category. That’s why many here say just keep the 6.5. You might actually be better off with a .223 to pair your 6.5.I am looking for a cartridge to hunt big game out west and in Alaska. The largest game I hunt now are whitetail deer. I use a suppressed Tikka T3x in 6.5CM at ranges of 70-300 yards.
I am moving out west and want to go after elk, black bear, pronghorn, mountain goat, and other things. Later I plan to go to Alaska to hunt caribou and moose. I still don't expect to take shots at more than 500 yards. The 6.5CM should be enough for pronghorn but I think I need a more powerful cartridge for the rest.
I don't hand load. I don't put together custom rifles. And I am very adverse to recoil. So I am not even considering the 7PRC, or 300 Win Mag, or anything that kicks similarly hard. I cannot shoot those effectively. I am currently looking at the 6.8 Western, 7mm-08, or the 308. Which of those would be best for an off the shelf mountain rifle and ammunition? Whatever I go with will have my 8" suppressor on it. Are there other cartridges I should consider?
Thanks for the advice.
I'm planning to use 125gr copper impact. It's a monolithic solid bullet.
I have some vortex rings and an Athlon Midas Tac 4-16 scope. It's great for sitting in saddles or tree stands but I hope to find a lighter scope since I will be carrying it around more.
The stock is OEM with the standard grip. I'll pick up the vertical grip. I'm not sure how to modify the stock for a negative comb but I did install a limbsaver pad.
I suspect you have either a 22" or 24" factory barrel. If so, I'd have it cut to 18-19-20 inches and threaded. Then I'd screw one of those new Unknown Suppressors OG cans on the end and go have fun.I have some vortex rings and an Athlon Midas Tac 4-16 scope. It's great for sitting in saddles or tree stands but I hope to find a lighter scope since I will be carrying it around more.
The stock is OEM with the standard grip. I'll pick up the vertical grip. I'm not sure how to modify the stock for a negative comb but I did install a limbsaver pad.
There is a whole portion of this site dedicated to scope evaluations, I would read up. Common themes is trijicon, Swfa, one maven scope, and night force scopes are solid. There are a few others that make the cut. Their commonality is that most of them weigh around 20 oz… light scopes tend to not be durable scopes.Thanks for the advice.
I'm planning to use 125gr copper impact. It's a monolithic solid bullet.
I have some vortex rings and an Athlon Midas Tac 4-16 scope. It's great for sitting in saddles or tree stands but I hope to find a lighter scope since I will be carrying it around more.
The stock is OEM with the standard grip. I'll pick up the vertical grip. I'm not sure how to modify the stock for a negative comb but I did install a limbsaver pad.
I would keep that rifle, switch to a better projectile (like eld-m) toss the scope and rings and snag a swfa and some um rings and call it good. If you want another rifle get a twin in .223.Thanks for the advice.
I'm planning to use 125gr copper impact. It's a monolithic solid bullet.
I have some vortex rings and an Athlon Midas Tac 4-16 scope. It's great for sitting in saddles or tree stands but I hope to find a lighter scope since I will be carrying it around more.
The stock is OEM with the standard grip. I'll pick up the vertical grip. I'm not sure how to modify the stock for a negative comb but I did install a limbsaver pad.