That's great question. For me - hmmm... tough question, too. Don't really have a need for a stock, right now, so it's a tossup between powder and scope. Of the two, I think I'd settle on the scope. Powder would probably be the "smart" choice, since it is more likely to spike in price, but I...
I'm confused why this conversation isn't about the 35 Whelen ;)
It is my opinion that what a person shoots best is what they should use - within reason. That said, my opinion doesn't really matter in this case. If she likes the 300WSM, then that's awesome. If not, I'm sure the both of you...
Guy, I think you've got this all wrong. The way I see it, the guy with the scoped rifle was the bait, and his job was to wander the tundra with a salmon in the seat of his pants to try and get the bear to chase him. This painting captured the moment just after he succeeds.
I'd like to help, but I'm not really sure exactly what you are looking for.
For your firearms question, I think you will get plenty of opinions here, and I would give them due diligence. I don't know if I can answer your question, but I can point you at some resources -
Firearms friendly -...
Well, my tongue in cheek answer is to buy one of each. Seriously, though, if you can go hands-on with both, I would look at fit and finish to see if there is a quality difference to keep up with the price. Personally, I am skeptical, but you may find the Colt is $300 better quality than the...
I have seen issues with state parks in some places (looking at you Virginia and Maryland), especially in places where the parks back up to national forest/ park lands. No hunting is allowed in the parks, there is plentiful garbage, and typically some good places to get away from people. So...
Thought I would just drop a quick report on a new R92 I picked up the other day (sorry, no pics). So, I have the Rossi R92 16 inch stainless in 44 Mag. I shot about 40 rounds through it today, all commercial stuff, just to see how it was and if it would shoot. All shooting except one group...
You are basically describing how I missed a broadside buck at close range five (5, yes, four plus one) times with a 44 mag revolver. Because I changed loads and didn't actually re-sight.
Not saying you will make my admittedly boneheaded mistake, but... I suggest if you want to do this, you...
Okay, I know I said it would probably be the 35 Whelen, but I literally just picked up a new R92 in 44 mag, so I think I need to at least take it out and try to harvest something with it.