opinion or advice on new rifle purchase

tonyrox · 11-11-2006, 08:18 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and I really need some descent info about purchasing a new hunting rifle.

1st I'm the type of hunter that likes to walk my territory trough brush or swamps mind you I live in Gaspe Qc. ca my game is limited to moose whitetaile and bear. I have alot of friends telling me to get a 710 remington 30-06 or 300 mag. but my type of hunting tells me that my other gem is my better choice. 450 marlin 1895m fitted with a red dot scope cause I wear glasses and like something with fast target acquisition. so what do you think does my prefference make sence.

tonyrox

NRAJOE · 11-11-2006, 08:44 PM

With a good 30-06 you can take most any game...all around caliber.

ruger22com · 11-11-2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyrox

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and I really need some descent info about purchasing a new hunting rifle.

1st I'm the type of hunter that likes to walk my territory trough brush or swamps mind you I live in Gaspe Qc. ca my game is limited to moose whitetaile and bear. I have alot of friends telling me to get a 710 remington 30-06 or 300 mag. but my type of hunting tells me that my other gem is my better choice. 450 marlin 1895m fitted with a red dot scope cause I wear glasses and like something with fast target acquisition. so what do you think does my prefference make sence.

tonyrox

If you get a remington, see if you can find a 700adl...they are a LOT more accurate than there cheaper cousin the 710.

DWARREN123 · 11-12-2006, 09:17 PM

If you are happy with it. If you can shoot it, it will do everything you want in a lite walking around rifle.

toolman · 11-12-2006, 09:32 PM

This would be my personal choice for your type of hunting. I suggest it mostly because the ammo is more readily available than the .450 Marlin. This could be a major factor in your location.
Marlin 1895G Guide Gun 45-70

Pumpkinheaver · 11-12-2006, 10:23 PM

I second the Marlin guidegun in 45-70. I have one and it is a short light handy rifle with lots of horsepower. I have mine equiped with a 1-4.5x scope backed up with a lyman 66 reciever sight. I have thought about putting a red dot on mine but havn't yet, let me know how it works out if you go that route.

Lng Rng · 11-13-2006, 03:34 PM

a .444 marlin would also be a good choice. I would never spend money on a remington 710. It really depends how much you feel like spending. A remington model 7 would also be a decent choice.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-21-2006, 11:50 AM

With the game array of moose, whitetail, and bear, a 30-06 or 300 Win Mag sound like excellent choices. 450 Marlin is a good round for less than long ranges, but my experience has taught me to be prepared for a variety of ranges with a reasonably trajectoried moderately powerful round.

swift5337 · 11-24-2006, 11:57 PM

I love my 450. I use it for everthing, with no scope. Possibly my favorite rifle.
Have you tried the Hornady Leverevolution ammo its also great and a few bucks cheaper per box at SIR in Winnipeg.

Mooseman684 · 11-25-2006, 06:03 PM

After having to shoot a Moose multiple times with a 30/06 to get it to stay down, I went to a Model 70 Winchester in .300 win mag, and I have been very happy with one shot kills on Moose, Bear and caribou ever since. I have some short shots(< 50 yds) and some Long (200-400 yd) shots here in Alaska to take so this cartridge has been a real blessing for me, recoil is mild, I can shoot 180 grains for long range or 220 grains for close in big Grizzly Bears, or 150 grain for 400+ yard shots at Dall Sheep, and I dont destroy a lot of meat.
.444 or 45/70 is Ok for short range work, but sucks for that trophy buck out at 200 yards or more.
Rich

Rogelk · 11-26-2006, 09:52 AM

This is a bargain... Reeds Sporting Goods: Product - Remington 700 CDL Classic Deluxe

BattleRifleG3 · 11-28-2006, 01:24 PM

I like the 300 mags not for any added power but for the flatter trajectory. Estimating range isn't always easy, so even if you have perfect aim you have to consider a margin for error in calculating bullet drop.

So whether I'd go with a 300 Win Mag or 30-06 depends on what type of bullet and how close I would plan to be before shooting.

utahvarminter · 11-28-2006, 04:44 PM

Savage 116FHSAK in 30-'06 mounted with a scout scope.

CHIEF601 · 11-29-2006, 06:43 PM

tonyrox,
it would be worth your while to look into the new marlin xlr. it's a lever with laminated stock and stainless barrel and action. I have 2 1895 ss in 444 and 45-70. I reload so I really like the 444 much better. here is the site: Marlin Firearms: New! XLR Series they also have the ballard barrel so you can use heavy bullets. just the medicine for your type of game. i don't think you would go wrong with either the 444, 45-70, or the 450.

11-11-2006, 08:18 PM	#1
tonyrox Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	opinion or advice on new rifle purchase Hi everyone, I'm new here and I really need some descent info about purchasing a new hunting rifle. 1st I'm the type of hunter that likes to walk my territory trough brush or swamps mind you I live in Gaspe Qc. ca my game is limited to moose whitetaile and bear. I have alot of friends telling me to get a 710 remington 30-06 or 300 mag. but my type of hunting tells me that my other gem is my better choice. 450 marlin 1895m fitted with a red dot scope cause I wear glasses and like something with fast target acquisition. so what do you think does my prefference make sence. tonyrox

11-11-2006, 08:44 PM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	With a good 30-06 you can take most any game...all around caliber. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

11-12-2006, 09:32 PM	#5
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	This would be my personal choice for your type of hunting. I suggest it mostly because the ammo is more readily available than the .450 Marlin. This could be a major factor in your location. Marlin 1895G Guide Gun 45-70 __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

11-12-2006, 10:23 PM	#6
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	I second the Marlin guidegun in 45-70. I have one and it is a short light handy rifle with lots of horsepower. I have mine equiped with a 1-4.5x scope backed up with a lyman 66 reciever sight. I have thought about putting a red dot on mine but havn't yet, let me know how it works out if you go that route. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

11-21-2006, 11:50 AM	#8
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	With the game array of moose, whitetail, and bear, a 30-06 or 300 Win Mag sound like excellent choices. 450 Marlin is a good round for less than long ranges, but my experience has taught me to be prepared for a variety of ranges with a reasonably trajectoried moderately powerful round. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-12-2006, 09:17 PM	#4
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 774	If you are happy with it. If you can shoot it, it will do everything you want in a lite walking around rifle.

11-13-2006, 03:34 PM	#7
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	a .444 marlin would also be a good choice. I would never spend money on a remington 710. It really depends how much you feel like spending. A remington model 7 would also be a decent choice.

11-24-2006, 11:57 PM	#9
swift5337 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW SK Posts: 24	I love my 450. I use it for everthing, with no scope. Possibly my favorite rifle. Have you tried the Hornady Leverevolution ammo its also great and a few bucks cheaper per box at SIR in Winnipeg.

11-25-2006, 06:03 PM	#10
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	After having to shoot a Moose multiple times with a 30/06 to get it to stay down, I went to a Model 70 Winchester in .300 win mag, and I have been very happy with one shot kills on Moose, Bear and caribou ever since. I have some short shots(< 50 yds) and some Long (200-400 yd) shots here in Alaska to take so this cartridge has been a real blessing for me, recoil is mild, I can shoot 180 grains for long range or 220 grains for close in big Grizzly Bears, or 150 grain for 400+ yard shots at Dall Sheep, and I dont destroy a lot of meat. .444 or 45/70 is Ok for short range work, but sucks for that trophy buck out at 200 yards or more. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-26-2006, 09:52 AM	#11
Rogelk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 21	This is a bargain... Reeds Sporting Goods: Product - Remington 700 CDL Classic Deluxe

11-28-2006, 01:24 PM	#12
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I like the 300 mags not for any added power but for the flatter trajectory. Estimating range isn't always easy, so even if you have perfect aim you have to consider a margin for error in calculating bullet drop. So whether I'd go with a 300 Win Mag or 30-06 depends on what type of bullet and how close I would plan to be before shooting. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-28-2006, 04:44 PM	#13
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	Savage 116FHSAK in 30-'06 mounted with a scout scope. __________________ My Photo Album

11-29-2006, 06:43 PM	#14
CHIEF601 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CHILHOWIE, VA Posts: 13	tonyrox, it would be worth your while to look into the new marlin xlr. it's a lever with laminated stock and stainless barrel and action. I have 2 1895 ss in 444 and 45-70. I reload so I really like the 444 much better. here is the site: Marlin Firearms: New! XLR Series they also have the ballard barrel so you can use heavy bullets. just the medicine for your type of game. i don't think you would go wrong with either the 444, 45-70, or the 450.