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Chassis Hunting Rifle

I'm just teasin' you, but I sometimes cringe when a new hunting rifle defaults to a bolt or a "platform" without even considering other alternatives. There are so many cool rifles and designs. The history of gunmaking is a long one and many talented artists and craftsmen have some pretty wonderful creations.

My guess is you are plenty fine as a shooter. Probably as good as me and the guns I use (which are VERY different than what you are thinking about). It's not about being a better shot. It's about taking a good shot -just like you should with a multishooter.

I just like things that are old and have some history and patina. And if I can't afford the patina, then I approximate with a rebuild of an old one or even a recreation of an old one. But for me, this is as much part of the fun as the final stalk and shot.

I'm just thinking outside the bubble - mostly because that's where I live.
 
fishing4sanity said:
Cody, as has been pointed out, the Creedmoor and PRC are not the same cartridge. Caliber choice is personal and what you plan on doing with the gun. I like the recoil of the 260/6.5 class calibers. I think the 6.5 PRC will be a great option - not the only choice (I doubt there really is such a thing as the "best caliber" out there). My son is just barely starting to build himself a 6.5PRC on a chassis as a hunting rifle. As much as I like lower recoil and 6.5 rifles, is my 300RUM for sale? Not a chance, still enjoy hunting with it and it still goes to the range for fun - just not as many rounds fired down range.
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6.5 for practice, RUM for killing? mtmuley
 
BrentD said:
I just like things that are old and have some history and patina.
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I genuinely appreciate your appreciation of old firearms. I am right there with you. Like you, I am also a lover of old. My most treasured firearms are those that were passed onto me from my Grandfather. One of which was ourchased out of an old Sears catalog. I would not trade those for the most modern, high-tech, and feature filled rifle on the market today. I’ve taken my share of whitetail deer with those guns to commemorate my grandfather.

However, as a lover of firearms, I also love the evolution of firearms. I think this my interest in the MPR.
 
fishing4sanity said:
Both for both, but the RUM has brought the most home hunting wise. First time I laid eyes on a Remington 700 CDL in 300RUM I was smitten and a great wife surprised me with it that Christmas.
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Saw the RUM at the RMEF Rendezvous in 1999 in Reno. Brought my first one home in 2000. It does do some killing. mtmuley
 
It would be, but I use a .45-70 for antelope too. I'd by a .45 over every other caliber every time. But that's just me. My powder is black too, so that's part of it.
Like this:
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I think it is my purpose in life; to rescue people from ugly guns.
There are worse jobs ... :)

You can find a Browning B78 or 1885 in all kinds of calibers, so don't let that limit you. And there are lots of other types of singleshots too - No flies on a Shiloh Sharps.
 
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