Given the parameters you have set out, I'd be opting for a 300 RUM or something similar with well constructed bullets. Top end glass will be another consideration.
One of the rifles I use a lot for elk is a Sako 75 Hunter chambered for the 7mm STW and topped with a Sightron S-TAC 4x20x50 . I...
That's interesting to know where the Barnes brass may originate from. I have a bunch of 7MM Rem that is satmped Barnes. I also have some 45-70 factory ammo that is stamped Starline
I see a place here in Canada that I sometimes buy from has Accurate 5744 instock. 92.75 CDN ; Too bad that 49th parallel get's in the way. I've been wanting more R25 & R26 but there's none I can find up here; but some in the USA :rolleyes:
I have done that with wood to preserve it and give it a different look; But have never ever thought about doing it to a deer skull. Now you have me thinking
Maybe if the bears maul/kill a few more of your Snowfalke crowd out there someone will see the need for another hunting season to instill the fear of humans back into the bears. I find it very sad how your provincial gov't treats the hunting sector out there. That would never fly here in Sask...