New Rifle!!

Elk Mania · 01-11-2009, 06:13 PM

The wait is finally over I got my Remington model 700 CDL 300 win mag!!!
My dad's got a winchester model 70 300 win mag. my uncle has a remington 700 300 win mag the balistics of that rifle are amasing they shoot like lazers across canyons can't wait till next year elk season!!!!! I've been hunting with a remington model 7400 30-06 semi-auto for the past years it's been a great one. But it's time for more nockdown power at long ranges.How does everybody like their rem. or Win. mags

spottedhawk36 · 01-11-2009, 06:29 PM

congrats on the new rifle. 1 year ago i got a new remington model 700 stainless synthetic 7mm mag.

bigjake_888 · 01-11-2009, 06:44 PM

I love that feeling- go get em

RedneckFishin · 01-11-2009, 06:51 PM

ive actually got the rem ultra mag but the win mag is really close to that. youll never regret purchasing that gun. elk will start walking up to you just to be shot by such a sweet gun.

ok maybe it doesnt do that but youll love that ability to reach out and touch an animal at longer distances, now the only thing is you get to invest just as much money on a scope that helps you see those long distances. congrats

spottedhawk36 · 01-11-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RedneckFishin

ive actually got the rem ultra mag but the win mag is really close to that. youll never regret purchasing that gun. elk will start walking up to you just to be shot by such a sweet gun.

ok maybe it doesnt do that but youll love that ability to reach out and touch an animal at longer distances, now the only thing is you get to invest just as much money on a scope that helps you see those long distances. congrats

Agree with spending money on a good scope i plan on buying a leupold vx3 for mine.

coyote killer · 01-11-2009, 07:27 PM

Congrats.... That is a great caliber, I hunted with a winchester model 70 since i was 16. Until 5 years ago when I bought a .30-378 weatherby mag in an accumark. That gun is my baby so i know how you feel I hope Your new gun.I hope it brings you as much meat and memories as mine has.

Big TULE · 01-11-2009, 07:30 PM

I have the Ruger M77 Mk2 in 300 win and i love the gun, i mean i actually love the gun, sweet shooter and whatever is down range doesn't like it much.
I have a Bushnel 3200, i really want the Leupold 4.5x14 VX-L with the boone and crocket reticle, that is my dream scope.

RedneckFishin · 01-11-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Big TULE

I have the Ruger M77 Mk2 in 300 win and i love the gun, i mean i actually love the gun, sweet shooter and whatever is down range doesn't like it much.
I have a Bushnel 3200, i really want the Leupold 4.5x14 VX-L with the boone and crocket reticle, that is my dream scope.

youll like everything but the boone and crocket part of that scope, trust me

Blackbeardown · 01-11-2009, 07:38 PM

Cannot go wrong with a 300 WM. Great ballistics. Congrats!!

Critter Getter · 01-11-2009, 08:53 PM

300 win mag is a great caliber. The only problem I have with mine is I sometimes get big eyed and over estimate the yardage . 2 yrs ago shot at an elk in Idaho accross a canyon . Looked about 350 or more to me, didn't have a range finder handy. Anyway I aimed right on his back line and that's about where I shot cuz all I did was scrape some hair off his back . Later ranged it at 240 yds. Sure didn't drop any at that distance. The recoil is a little more than I like but a limbsaver padhelps a lot. Good luck and good hunting.

jmg · 01-11-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Big TULE

I have the Ruger M77 Mk2 in 300 win and i love the gun, i mean i actually love the gun, sweet shooter and whatever is down range doesn't like it much.
I have a Bushnel 3200, i really want the Leupold 4.5x14 VX-L with the boone and crocket reticle, that is my dream scope.

I have the same gun in stainless with a VX-II. So far so good with mine. Popped a few deer but no elk yet with mine. Gotta love the cross canyon boom sticks.

7mil Bill · 01-12-2009, 05:37 AM

the 300 win. is a very good cal.congrats.

SXS · 01-12-2009, 05:50 AM

You've got the hardware. Now it's time to learn to shoot it. I know you have shot rifles before. Take this one out and shoot it.. a lot! Learn where it goes at different distances. And learn at what range you can keep your bullets in a 6" circle from field positions. Leave the benchrest at home. Nice to have the equipment. Manditory to learn the skill. (thus ends sermon).

I shoot one and enjoy it a lot. I'm sure you will, too.

sidewinder · 01-12-2009, 09:36 AM

I have a Ruger mod 77 in 300wm that I should use more.

salmonslayer204 · 01-12-2009, 09:58 AM

Congrats on the new gun! The 300 mag will be nice. Enjoy!