Progression?

[Elkman]

I was looking at my inventory today, and got to reminiscing about the past, in relationship to my gaggle of rifles. In the in the 60's I hunted all my big game with an 06. In 1970 I bought a 300 WM for elk and hunted deer with the 06. At one time I owned 5, 30:06 rifles, I do not own one now. During the same time frame I owned 7 Winchester Model 70's and one two Remington's. Now I only own two Model 70's, and more Remingtons than any another. I never owned a lever action rifle until I was 67 years old, nor did I own a semi auto hunting rifle, now I own one of each. I had 3 shotguns at one time (why I don't know I couldn't hit a school bus with one). They are all gone now.The one thing that has not changed in 46 years is that I still hunt elk with that same 300 WM. I am being pushed hard to retire that rifle, and try a similar rifle with a 7 MM barrel, I am giving that some thought. But will make that decision next October.

MERRY CHRISTMAS all, and may the sun shine on you and yours.

 

[salmonchaser]

Merry Christmas Bill.


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[truck driver]

Merry Christmas Bill and would like to know what is causing you to lean towards the 7mm Mag.

 

[Vince]

Merry Christmas Bill.


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[IdahoCTD]

I'm pretty sure Bill acquired said 7mm from another member on here.

I don't own a lever rifle and the only semi auto rifles I have are Mini-14's and some AR-15 lowers. I do shoot shotguns a lot in duck season and have always bird hunted so I have a gaggle of shotguns.

Merry Christmas Bill. Worry about the tags first and then what rifle to fill them with.

 

[SJB358]

Merry Christmas buddy.

I think you'll like that 7mm.... it's just like a brother to that old 300 of yours and has a pretty good track record so far.

 

[Dwh7271]

I thought about it and decided I have zero room to comment on another's rifles or rifle types. As soon as I do it seems one shows up I " need ". I think the older I get the less I know about anything for sure.
Merry Christmas Bill!

 

[Guy Miner]

Who is pushing you hard to retire the .300 in favor of the 7mm Bill?

Dang... Either one will work just fine, but why change horses at this point?

Guy

 

[gerry]

Well now we know how Bill got a Mashburn and Scotty got a 350 Rem Mag, sounds like a good trade for both parties I would imagine a 7mm Mashburn would kick noticeably less than a 300 Win Mag.

 

[SJB358]

Well now we know how Bill got a Mashburn and Scotty got a 350 Rem Mag, sounds like a good trade for both parties I would imagine a 7mm Mashburn would kick noticeably less than a 300 Win Mag.

Bingo!

Guy, I don't think any of us have to worry about that 300 getting retired anytime soon.

 

[Elkman]

There are no secrets here at all, none. Thank you all for the Holliday greeting, I hope everyone had a great day and a great year to come.

 

[truck driver]

And just when I thought Scotty was in love with the 7MSM. That must have been a special 350Remington.

 

[longrangehunter]

Wow, Dang is Right! Scotty exchanged his Mashburn for a 350 Remington Magnum? What is this world coming to, and to that I'd say....... Bill has a more useful rifle IMO switching from that relic!!! Oh Boy, I can hear the choir singing from my seat now for just saying that, but to each is to own as they say? I still share what Bob Hagel loved about the cartridge, and still have a love affair with the 7mm Mashburn..... unlike my buddy that just traded his soul for what he might think is a big better deal! lol

I hope everyone enjoyed their Holidays, and Bob a little less recoil goes a long way in life, and with age. Best wishes everyone.

 

[gerry]

I do believe Scotty has another Mashburn in the works so all is well

 

[sask boy]

Bill sometimes a change is as good as a rest :wink:. I know it was difficult to leave my CDL in the 270win but after seeing the performance of my 280AI she has likely become a safe queen until my grandchildren are ready to join the hunt. Just hoping one of the will be a lefty :mrgreen:.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[SJB358]

Oh don't fret fellas. I'll have another 7mm MSM by next fall and hopefully earlier.

Bill seemed to like my MSM and being as he has done so danged much for me I wanted to just give it to him, but as he's said a few times, he try's to get rid of one when he takes a new one on. I was just the lucky recipient of his Dads 350 Rem Mag. It's a cool little rifle and being it's a .358 I just can't bring myself to say no to one of them.

Kevin, the 7mm MSM is a great cartridge in my opinion. It has been super easy to load for, it's a solid step down in recoil from the 300's, 338's and 35's I usually shoot and man it's performance with the 175 BBCs just plain leaves a lot of stuff in the dust as far as terminal performance.

 

[longrangehunter]

:arrow: :? Scotty I'm glad to hear you donated your rifle to a great cause! Recoil is a ugly side effect that smaller projectiles and precision shot placement go together like butter on popcorn! Glad to hear you have a replacement 7mm MSM coming to your arms soon Scotty! :mrgreen:

 

[SJB358]

:arrow: :? Scotty I'm glad to hear you donated your rifle to a great cause! Recoil is a ugly side effect that smaller projectiles and precision shot placement go together like butter on popcorn! Glad to hear you have a replacement 7mm MSM coming to your arms soon Scotty! :mrgreen:

It's got a big place in my arms room! I've shot enough to know I like it. Plus good Bullets. Makes it a great combo.