Thanks guys for all your thoughts and imputs. Never thought the topic would go this far. There are so many different ways of getting the right gun for the right job. I talked to my dad and he dosent not plan on doing and long range shooting its more for protecting himself and people that come on...
All I ever use for elk, deer and moose BigBear is a 270 win. I load it with 130 gr. combine technology with 45 gr. of IMR 4064 powder and wincherter primers and I have no troubles bringing down any game here in Alberta.
Thanks guys for the advice and ideas for my 30-338. Now i got another question my dad is planning on guiding in the Rockey Mountains up by Fort Saint John B.C, he will be on horse back so he needs it to be light but have enough punch to take down a couger to grizzey bear. I have ask some people...
when im out in the bush with lots of trees and shrubs i like to have my scope set for 4x but if im out on open range I usally crank up the zoom to 6x to 7x but like you said theres no right way its all on what the person likes.
Thanks guys for the information and Drmike I will get back to you on a load here when i get done school here I am just finishing up my mechanics school so I am hoping to get some time to get playing with this gun. I am also wondering were to get some dies for it and who might have some for sale?
Hello folks I am new to this form. I have a custom made 30-338 rifle I bought a few months back I have no books on loads and dimensions for bullet length for this caliaber.