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Old 07-15-2017, 02:26 PM
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I have sent a pm to ask why a response hasn't been given.

Not that one is needed .
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Old 07-15-2017, 05:35 PM
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I would use the 38-55 as you have one. You will be the only one that you know that used that cartridge. It's from 1876. You didnt mention an .303, that would of been a close second. Put some history back into hunting. That's what I do. Except sheep, they get the .270
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Old 07-15-2017, 06:18 PM
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I would wonder to myself why I even bothered to post this question. Use a gun have a good hunt
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Old 07-15-2017, 09:39 PM
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I would wonder to myself why I even bothered to post this question. Use a gun have a good hunt
Likewise. It'll be a cold day in hell before I ask anyone else or the masses on a forum as to what rifle or caliber I should use for a hunt.
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Old 07-15-2017, 09:57 PM
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Likewise. It'll be a cold day in hell before I ask anyone else or the masses on a forum as to what rifle or caliber I should use for a hunt.
But who is going to validate your decision?
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Old 07-15-2017, 10:47 PM
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And my 25-06 worked great on my last bull moose.....this year I'm trying out a 270 Win for bull moose
I'll be using my .257 weatherby 110 accubond this year.
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Old 07-15-2017, 10:54 PM
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But who is going to validate your decision?
I'm gonna have to waste a few sleepless nights on that one.
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Old 07-16-2017, 04:04 PM
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I spent my P8 and drew a Moose tag this year. First time I've ever hunted Moose. We are doing a floating river hunt, I originally was thinking my Ruger No. 1 on .300 H&H (200 grain AB) but given it is a water hunt I may bring my stainless synthetic sheep rifle in 7mm08 ( and work up a 160 grain AB load).
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Old 07-16-2017, 04:21 PM
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If we can't discuss rifles and their applications; well, what's the point of this forum?
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Old 07-16-2017, 06:45 PM
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I was luck enough to draw a moose tag now my dilemma will be use Ruger m-77 350 mag , Winchester 1886 45-70 or Winchester 94 38-55
Not much of a dilemma here. You just have a choice to make. Now it would be a real dilemma if after your choice, you would have to stick to that choice forever and ever.
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Old 07-17-2017, 07:02 AM
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Yikes people I was more ore less sharing my excitement of drawing a moose tag and my dilemma of which fine firearm I could choose from.

I appreciate you concerns why
I had not responded immediately but I do have other interests in my life and was away in the mountains .

As to building a rifle I suppose it could be done but what better choices that what I have ? Now won't that open a can of worms
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Old 07-17-2017, 07:06 AM
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Ahhh real easy, carry one each day and just rotate until you go bang and fill the freezer, that's what I would do!
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Old 07-17-2017, 07:07 AM
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Likewise. It'll be a cold day in hell before I ask anyone else or the masses on a forum as to what rifle or caliber I should use for a hunt.
Sometimes the "M" is silent but sometimes you get a legit answer to your question...
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Old 07-17-2017, 07:09 AM
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Ahhh real easy, carry one each day and just rotate until you go bang and fill the freezer, that's what I would do!
Haha maybe I will get a golf bag , put all three in and ask my caddy which one to use.
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Old 07-17-2017, 06:50 PM
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Haha maybe I will get a golf bag , put all three in and ask my caddy which one to use.
I'll caddy for a hind quarter of the beast...going rate
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Old 07-17-2017, 06:53 PM
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Hhmmm interesting. Does the caddy drag ??🦌
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