Which magnum rifle

[DisplacedHusky]

Suppressor > brake. It seems like the first page of responses was very pro brake. You mentioned you have not been around very many. They are miserable. If you hint together and you are on either side of him you won’t enjoy the new rifle as well. @omicron1792 brought up some good points and I think a suppressor would a good investment.

 

[pacoalcracker]

If he desires a 300mag he won't be happy until he gets one. But we already knew that. As others have stated, get a suppressor on it. I have and like both the 300mag and the 7PRC. The heavier weight will help a lot with the recoil too.

 

[Sled]

This is not me kidding but being serious.

Lot of data coming out about concussive blasts with firearms causing cte. I would be very careful with having a kid whose brain is still forming shooting a big boomer. Especially with a muzzle brake.

I would suppress it at the very least, and consider a smaller caliber until he is an adult.

My informed opinion.

You're not kidding. Some folks I work with started studying the micro concussions you get from small explosions and artillery overpressure. They presented their findings at IKAR (International Commission of Alpine Rescue) a year ago. It all adds up.

 

[Sled]

Absolutely nothing. I love the 257 but it’s my gun and he wants his own. Just your average 15 year old wanting bigger and better than dad

If he wants a magnum, look at a smaller caliber. 270wsm, 6.5prc, 6saum would all send a projectile to kill elk with the added benefit of being a magnum.

Muzzlebrake -
I've killed only 1 animal with ear protection and a muzzlebrake. It was unsatisfactory for how I hunt. My other senses got no stronger when I took away hearing. Couldn't hear the impact or the woods with the plugs in. I've only shot a braked gun without ear pro once. I decided that won't ever happen again.

Suppressor -
Too many benefits to not use one, imo. I'll let someone else sell you on it, since there are many of those threads on here.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

I would 100% get something with a suppressor.

Or get the brake and have him shoot a couple boxes of ammo in a day with that braked 300 win mag.
When his head is bumping for the next 2 hours he might pick the 7-08 back up.

If there’s no other choice than a magnum I’d at least look at smaller calibers pushing lighter bullets like your 257 bee. Make it weigh around or over 10lbs with a can and at least it would be shootable and enjoyable.

 

[Dfou]

So after reading the info in this thread I think we’re probably gonna go with the HMR in 7prc since it comes with a 24” barrel instead of the 26” on the 300 win mag. Assuming the 24” will be better suited for a suppressor.
What’s everyone’s go to suppressors and recommendation on ammo in 7 PRC for whitetail

I’m gonna give it one more try to convince him a Seekins in 6.5 PRC is a better idea but he’s pretty strong willed lol

 

[greyghostnw]

22” magnum with a 9”ish suppressor balances well in hand. Definitely not 26” that will nose dive and be rough to carry. Never tried 24” personally.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

So after reading the info in this thread I think we’re probably gonna go with the HMR in 7prc since it comes with a 24” barrel instead of the 26” on the 300 win mag. Assuming the 24” will be better suited for a suppressor.
What’s everyone’s go to suppressors and recommendation on ammo in 7 PRC for whitetail

I’m gonna give it one more try to convince him a Seekins in 6.5 PRC is a better idea but he’s pretty strong willed lol

Air Lock Zero Gravity 7mm

6.5 PRC is pretty freaking sweet though, it's worth suggesting.

Zero Gravity 7mm - Airlock Industries, LLC

airlockindustries.com

 

[Maverick1]

Just get him a 50 BMG and level him up on the man scale. Haha.