I have owned a 30-30 for years, but I am retiring this particular model.
What I am looking for in a rifle leads to a lot of un-needed commentary (usually), but I'll give it another shot here because I think more Texans will understand my goals.
I want a rifle, in a caliber, that is capable of taking game sized from White Tail up to and including Moose. I might have to shoot a hog with it, but typically it will be used for deer, elk and Bullwinkle's cousins. Generally anything in North America. No gophers.
However... I would like the caliber to have knockdown at 500-600 yards. Please do not suggest a 308, 30-06, or 270. I don't want to track the animal 2 miles, which is what I got using a Remington in 30-06 before. I want a solid hit with the highest probability of a sure kill. The problem is not accuracy so much as it is energy at maximum range.
I've considered a Weatherby Accumark in 30-378, and a Armalite AR30 in 300 win mag.
Is there something else I should be looking at?
Thank you.
What I am looking for in a rifle leads to a lot of un-needed commentary (usually), but I'll give it another shot here because I think more Texans will understand my goals.
I want a rifle, in a caliber, that is capable of taking game sized from White Tail up to and including Moose. I might have to shoot a hog with it, but typically it will be used for deer, elk and Bullwinkle's cousins. Generally anything in North America. No gophers.
However... I would like the caliber to have knockdown at 500-600 yards. Please do not suggest a 308, 30-06, or 270. I don't want to track the animal 2 miles, which is what I got using a Remington in 30-06 before. I want a solid hit with the highest probability of a sure kill. The problem is not accuracy so much as it is energy at maximum range.
I've considered a Weatherby Accumark in 30-378, and a Armalite AR30 in 300 win mag.
Is there something else I should be looking at?
Thank you.